Planning

South Tees All Age Cars Support Services

REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

18 May 2026 at 07:43

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "South Tees All Age Carers Support Services" is being undertaken by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, in partnership with Middlesbrough Borough Council. This procurement, classified under health and social work services, is aimed at delivering comprehensive support services to a diverse range of carers within the South Tees region. The process is currently in the planning stage, with an anticipated contract period from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2031, potentially extending to 31st March 2035. The open procurement method will be used, and businesses can expect a future notice by 30th September 2026, providing further details and deadlines.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in health and social work services, particularly those with experience in supporting individuals with specific disabilities or health conditions. The contract's sizable budget of up to £5 million, with a guaranteed £4 million, offers a substantial business opportunity, especially for SMEs and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with specialist knowledge in carer support services are well-suited to compete, and the potential for a framework agreement enhances the long-term prospects for successful bidders. The initiative supports businesses with innovative solutions to improve carer services in the South Tees area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

South Tees All Age Cars Support Services

Notice Description

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council along with Middlesbrough Borough Council intend to procure an All Age Carers Support service where providers will be expected to identify and meet the specific needs of a wide range of Carers. This will ensure that within the South Tees offer, there are defined carer support services with specialist knowledge of specific disability or health related conditions. This will ensure that Carers receive the service that is appropriate for them.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069aa8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045197-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 1RT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC12 South Teesside
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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