---
title: "Informal Carers Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029037"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029037.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL"
published: "2021-07-15"
---

# Informal Carers Support Service

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029037

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## Summary

The Cornwall Council is currently undertaking a procurement process for the "Informal Carers Support Service," classified under the health and social work services category. The tender is at the award stage and has an active contract valued at £3,365,649, which commenced on 15th July 2021. This contract aims to deliver support services for informal carers in the UK, specifically within the Cornwall region (postcode TR1 3AY). The initial contract term is three years, with an option for a potential two-year extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on social and health services, particularly those capable of delivering tailored support to informal carers. Companies that offer flexible service models, including community-focused organisations and those experienced in partnership approaches, would be well-suited to compete. The open procedure allows various providers to submit bids, increasing the potential for innovative solutions that cater to the diverse needs of both adult and young carers in Cornwall.

## Notice

Contract for the Informal Carers Support Service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for the Informal Carers Support Service

Options: The contract has an optional extension period of up to two years

Renewal: Duration of contract: 3 year initial term, with the potential for one extension period of up to +2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016651-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,705,000 |
| Lots value | £5,705,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,365,649 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CORNWALL RURAL COMMUNITY CHARITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2021 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016651-2021
- 4 Feb 2021 at 13:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002256-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=53fc038b-3202-eb11-8105-005056b64545
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:467868-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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