This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

09 Jul 2026 at 13:54

Planning

26 May 2026 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being managed by Worcestershire County Council, identified with ID "GB-PPON-PRPQ-4584-WLPQ", located at County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester, WR5 2NP, United Kingdom. The contract's title is "Support for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers in Worcestershire (CSC26009)", focusing on the social work and related services industry. The process is currently at the tender stage with a closing date for tender submissions on 6th August 2026. It follows an open and accelerated procedure under the light touch regime, with inquiries closing on 30th July 2026. The awarded contract is expected to start on 1st February 2027 and end on 31st January 2032, with a gross value of £727,106.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in social work, guidance, and counselling services, particularly those with a focus on youth and family care. Companies with expertise in supporting young carers and those qualified to provide counselling and advice to young adults transitioning from childhood to adulthood would find this contract particularly suitable. The procurement encourages participation from SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, offering a momentous chance to influence local community services while also bolstering business growth through a significant government contract. The contract offers potential for sustained engagement over a five-year period, providing stability and enabling businesses to broaden their portfolio and impact.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Support for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers in Worcestershire (CSC26009)

Notice Description

The Council is looking to commission the provision of services for children and young people who undertake a caring role for a family member who are aged 18 and under (Young Carers) to avoid and reduce inappropriate levels of caring and adverse impact on positive outcomes for children and young people. This will also include those 19-25 (Young Adult Carers) to manage their caring responsibilities during the transition period from childhood to adulthood while also receiving information and support that enables them to enjoy a life of their own.

Planning Information

Interested organisations are invited to attend an online market engagement event. The event will offer an overview of the current service, advise of the anticipated procurement timetable and give suppliers the opportunity to ask any questions and give feedback to inform the development of the service specification. The initial market engagement event will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams by invite only on 9th June 2026 at 2pm – 3pm. If you are interested in attending please email chscommissioning@worcestershire.gov.uk marked for the attention of Sue Tunley, including your organisation name, the name of attendee(s) and email address details for the invitation to be emailed to.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a2bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064788-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£605,922 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£605,922 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
22 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG12 Worcestershire CC

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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