Tender

Carers Support Service

CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Conwy County Borough Council is seeking to appoint service providers for a Carers Support Service. This open tender process focuses on the delivery of sustainable, value-for-money respite care services supporting unpaid carers in Colwyn Bay, Wales, under the "Social work and related services" industry category. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with submissions accepted electronically via the Postbox facility until 6th February 2026, 12:00 pm. Successful businesses will be notified by 9th March 2026. Providers must meet the eligibility criteria, which include registration with the Care Inspectorate for Wales and membership in the North Wales Domiciliary Care Framework.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for organisations skilled in providing high-quality, person-centred care services. Firms with expertise in social support and respite care, particularly those already active or looking to expand in Wales, would find this contract highly advantageous. This opportunity is also open to consortia, making it suitable for collaborative ventures aiming to establish or enhance their presence in the social services sector. Businesses equipped to deliver flexible, personalised care solutions that align with the Council's objectives will be well-positioned to benefit from this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Carers Support Service

Notice Description

Conwy County Borough Council wishes to appoint Service Providers who have capacity and able to deliver sustainable, value for money services in Conwy to support unpaid Carers.The aim of the service is to support carers by offering flexible, person-centred, high-quality respite care, supporting the well-being of both carers and those they care for. This is a service to support unpaid carers, where the care-for may be an adult or a child living at home in a family setting.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=159731.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (WA Ref:159731)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-159731
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159731
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Anita Williams
Contact Email
anita.williams@conwy.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1492574000

Buyer Location

Locality
COLWYN BAY
Postcode
LL29 7AZ
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Conwy
Electoral Ward
Rhiw
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

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