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Expression of interest (EoI) for Care at Home Carer Breaks Service Pilot

CITY OF YORK COUNCIL

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03 Aug 2026 at 11:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of York Council has initiated an open procurement process for an "Expression of Interest (EoI) for Care at Home Carer Breaks Service Pilot." This tender falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and is specifically suited for the region of York, United Kingdom (UKE21). The procurement is at the tender stage with key dates including the end of the tender period on 21st August 2026, and an enquiry period ending on 17th August 2026. The total value of the contract is £36,589, with the project set to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2027. The service aims to allow carers a break from their roles by providing support directly to the cared-for individuals, thus enhancing carers' well-being and capacity to continue their roles.

This opportunity provides potential for businesses in the healthcare and social services sectors to expand by partnering with local government initiatives. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate due to the open competition procurement method, which is particularly accommodating to these types of enterprises. Businesses that specialise in providing home care services or have experience in conducting community health programmes would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The focus on quality and the comprehensive nature of support services for carers make this an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand their service offerings and enhance their community impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expression of interest (EoI) for Care at Home Carer Breaks Service Pilot

Notice Description

To provide opportunities for eligible Carers to experience a break by taking over their caring role and providing support directly to the Cared-for-Person, allowing the Carer to achieve their identified outcomes. Outcomes for Carers a) They are able to get a break from their caring role. b) Feel they are supported financially, that is, the cost of the cared for while on a break. c) Feel peace of mind and the confidence of knowing that the person they care for is receiving good quality care and support whilst they are not there. d) Feel supported in their caring role. e) Feel more able to have a life of their own alongside their caring role. f) Feel better able to care and continue in their caring role for longer. g) Feel less stressed and anxious. h) Feel better able to maintain their own emotional and physical health and well-being.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d9c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073110-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£30,491 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,491 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF YORK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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