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Integrated Carers Support and Prevention Service

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

14 Oct 2026 at 13:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

07 Aug 2026 at 12:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a provider for an integrated carers support and prevention service. It will support unpaid carers aged 18 and over, and provide low-level preventative support for adults aged 18 and over. The service combines carers’ support, financial advice and crisis support with prevention services for vulnerable adults, community connection and navigation. Its purpose is to help people maintain independence and wellbeing, reduce isolation, identify needs early and prevent or delay the need for statutory care and support. The provider will work with Adult Social Care, health partners, neighbourhood teams and voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations. This is a health and social care service; the stated delivery location is the United Kingdom.

The council invited offers through an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. The enquiry deadline was 6 November 2026 at 12 noon, and the submission deadline was 13 November 2026 at 12 noon. The intended award decision date was 11 December 2026. The initial contract term runs from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032, with an option to extend by up to 24 months, to 31 March 2034. The stated budget is £360,000 per year; the estimated contract value is £2,520,000. There is one lot. Evaluation gives 80% to quality, 15% to price and 5% to social value. The service is identified as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprise providers.

This opportunity suits organisations experienced in supporting unpaid carers and adults who may be vulnerable or at risk of needing statutory care. Providers should be able to bring together practical carers’ support, financial advice and crisis response with preventative help, community navigation and connection. The service calls for the ability to identify needs early, provide timely support and work collaboratively across adult social care, health, neighbourhood teams and voluntary, community and social enterprise partners. Relevant strengths include promoting independence and wellbeing, reducing social isolation and helping prevent needs from escalating into crisis. The integrated scope will favour providers able to coordinate multiple strands of support and work effectively across public services and community organisations. SMEs and VCSE organisations are identified as suitable participants.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Integrated Carers Support and Prevention Service

Notice Description

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to appoint a Provider to deliver an Integrated Carers Support and Prevention Service. The Service will provide support for unpaid carers aged 18 and over, together with low-level preventative support for adults aged 18 and over to help maintain independence, improve wellbeing and prevent, reduce or delay the need for statutory care and support services. The Service will deliver an integrated model comprising carers support, carers financial advice and crisis support, prevention support for vulnerable adults, and community connection and navigation. The successful Provider will work collaboratively with Adult Social Care, health partners, neighbourhood teams and the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector to identify need early, provide timely support, improve wellbeing, reduce social isolation and prevent escalation into crisis. The Contract will run for an initial five-year term, with an option to extend it by up to 24 months. The Council's budget for the contract is PS360,000 per year. The procurement is being undertaken as an Above Threshold procurement under the Procurement Act 2023 using the open procedure. The scope is classified as a light touch services procurement. For further information please download and review the tender documents available. The submission deadline for this tender is 12noon on 13/11/2026.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: The Contract will run for an initial five-year term, with an option to extend it by up to 24 months.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=108035&TID=100113103&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06def9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096992-2026
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,520,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,520,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
10 Sep 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2034-03-31

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Postcode Area
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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