--- title: "24070 Cambridgeshire County Council Unpaid Carers - Adults with Mental Health Conditions" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-db504050-bb29-411a-b9d4-384b4aa9a9ad" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db504050-bb29-411a-b9d4-384b4aa9a9ad" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db504050-bb29-411a-b9d4-384b4aa9a9ad.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db504050-bb29-411a-b9d4-384b4aa9a9ad.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-24" --- # 24070 Cambridgeshire County Council Unpaid Carers - Adults with Mental Health Conditions Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db504050-bb29-411a-b9d4-384b4aa9a9ad [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db504050-bb29-411a-b9d4-384b4aa9a9ad) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db504050-bb29-411a-b9d4-384b4aa9a9ad.json) ## Summary Cambridgeshire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of support services to unpaid carers of adults aged 18-65 with mental health conditions. The contract, titled "24070 Cambridgeshire County Council Unpaid Carers - Adults with Mental Health Conditions," spans from 1 February 2025 to 31 July 2027, with a total value of £370,738.39. Classified under the health and social work services industry category, the service prioritises carers within the Cambridgeshire local authority area and adheres to an open procurement method. The tender period concluded on 6 September 2024, with the final award announced on 24 January 2025. The awarded service provider is Making Space. This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare and social services, particularly those experienced in mental health support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are specifically encouraged to compete, given the inclusive suitability criteria outlined by the council. Businesses with strong capabilities in managing adult mental health support programmes and providing comprehensive carer assistance will find this contract beneficial for broadening service portfolios and enhancing community impact. Potential bidders should demonstrate their ability to collaboratively work alongside the existing Young Carers Service to ensure seamless support for all age groups. ## Notice Cambridgeshire County Council seeks a provider who will provide support to carers of adults (aged 18-65) who have a mental health need. The service will continue to support people who reach the age of 65. The service will not work directly with carers under the age of 18, but will work with the Young Carers Service to signpost for Young Carers for support and transition Young Carers into the service when appropriate. The service is for carers who are living in the Cambridgeshire local authority area and includes carers living outside of the county but caring for someone who lives in the area. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2853c6c8-c92c-40f1-bde7-12fe9a8f8ff1 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Nov 2024 | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £411,557 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £370,738 | | 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | HUNTINGDON | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE28 4YE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Huntingdonshire | | Electoral ward | The Stukeleys | | Westminster constituency | Huntingdon | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MAKING SPACE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 24 Jan 2025 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2853c6c8-c92c-40f1-bde7-12fe9a8f8ff1 - 24 Jul 2024 at 13:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45b615cb-3345-4807-a01f-9cbe40cdedfb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2853c6c8-c92c-40f1-bde7-12fe9a8f8ff1 24th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45b615cb-3345-4807-a01f-9cbe40cdedfb 24th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=7b4dbdab-9e3f-ef11-812d-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True The opportunity can be found via the ProContract link within this advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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