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# Carers Support Service

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6fbfce3-d3d0-461b-bbac-3b58e6cd011c

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for a Carers Support Service, with an open procedure above threshold, structured to reinforce adult social care across the East Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 12th December 2024. After the submission stage closed on 15th January 2025, the contract was awarded on 8th April 2025 to Northamptonshire Carers. This service, classified under the CPV code 85312400 as welfare services not delivered through residential institutions, will run from 1st April 2025 until 31st March 2028. The contract, valued at £1,922,250 GBP, underscores the Council's commitment to fostering high-quality support in line with legislative frameworks such as the Care Act 2014 and the Children and Families Act 2014.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for organisations capable of delivering robust social care services. It is ideally suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) entities that focus on welfare services within the UK. Given its alignment with statutory duties and policies, businesses with expertise in health and wellbeing support systems, particularly those that advocate for carers' rights and empowerment, will likely excel. The contract offers a stable three-year commitment with substantial funding to innovate and expand service capacity, encouraging partnerships that are strategic and impactful within the community.

## Notice

The Council is seeking one organisation to provide a Carers Support Service across West Northamptonshire. The Council is committed to the delivery of high-quality adult social care services such as support for Carers in West Northamptonshire. The Council wishes to work in partnership with a Provider who can demonstrate and maintain quality standards in line with the Council's Service Specification, which is in line with the Care Act 2014. The Provider will establish a culture of enabling support and empowering Carers to maintain their own health and wellbeing and ensure the Service is aligned to the strategies of the commissioning partners and support the outcomes of carers in West Northamptonshire. The Service will have delegated authority to undertake the Council's statutory duties for Carers as described in The Care Act 2014 and young carers Children and Families Act (2014). The Service will also adhere to and promote the Equality Act 2010 - What do I need to know as a Carer Furthermore, the Provider will deliver the Service in line with all applicable Government and Council updates, guidance and policies regarding Carers and Young Carers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09f73319-8afe-4a67-a044-5a46d85961cd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,153,350 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,922,250 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CARERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 08:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09f73319-8afe-4a67-a044-5a46d85961cd
- 12 Dec 2024 at 19:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21d63b7d-5b34-4c87-abfc-b758074af547

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09f73319-8afe-4a67-a044-5a46d85961cd
  9th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21d63b7d-5b34-4c87-abfc-b758074af547
  12th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/ProjectManage/206

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