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title: "Support for unpaid Adult Carers and Young Carers"
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# Support for unpaid Adult Carers and Young Carers

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0497b6

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## Summary

The public procurement process concerning the "Support for unpaid Adult Carers and Young Carers" is managed by North Lanarkshire Council, located in Motherwell, UK. This process falls under the services category, specifically addressing guidance and counselling services (CPV code 85312300). The procurement follows an open procedure and is currently in the award stage, with the contract period spanning from 3rd March 2025 to 28th February 2028. This initiative aims to secure services that support adult carers and young carers in North Lanarkshire, fulfilling the statutory obligations outlined by the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 and Self-Directed Support (Scotland) Act 2013.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in caregiver support services. Given the procurement's extensive focus on quality (80% of the award criteria), businesses with a strong track record in delivering high-quality support and counselling services tailored to carers will find themselves well-suited to compete. Moreover, the diverse range of lots, spanning direct carer support to information and campaigning services, presents opportunities for organisations with expertise in specific aspects of carer support, such as dementia or post-discharge care. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses aiming to collaborate with a regional authority to enhance community support frameworks.

## Notice

To identify and procure a service (or services) that provide support to unpaid adult carers and \ or young carers, across North Lanarkshire. The service(s) procured will be instrumental in helping North Lanarkshire Council meet statutory requirements and duties as outlines in the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 and Self-Directed Support (Scotland) Act 2013, specifically around support to carers.

### Lot Information

Direct Carer Support and breaks from caring

To identify and procure a service which provides Direct Carer Support, including Adult Carer Support Plans, Carer Outcome Grants and Carer Short Breaks.

Renewal: The Agreement will be awarded for a total of circa 36 months with the council reserving the option to review its options then and throughout the full term.

Carer Information, Advice and Campaigning Services and breaks from routine

To identify and procure a service which provides Direct Carer Support, including Adult Carer Support Plans, Carer Outcome Grants and Carer Short Breaks.

Renewal: The Agreement will be awarded for a total of circa 36 months with the council reserving the option to review its options then and throughout the full term.

Condition specific Carer support (Dementia)

To identify and procure a service which provides Direct Carer Support, including Adult Carer Support Plans, Carer Outcome Grants and Carer Short Breaks.

Renewal: The Agreement will be awarded for a total of circa 36 months with the council reserving the option to review its options then and throughout the full term.

Post Discharge Carer Support

To identify and procure a service which provides Direct Carer Support, including Adult Carer Support Plans, Carer Outcome Grants and Carer Short Breaks.

Renewal: The Agreement will be awarded for a total of circa 36 months with the council reserving the option to review its options then and throughout the full term.

Young Carers

To identify and procure a service which provides Direct Carer Support, including Adult Carer Support Plans, Carer Outcome Grants and Carer Short Breaks.

Renewal: The Agreement will be awarded for a total of circa 36 months with the council reserving the option to review its options then and throughout the full term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054058-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2004 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,190,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | ACTION FOR CHILDREN; ALZHEIMER SCOTLAND; GETTING BETTER TOGETHER; LANARKSHIRE CARERS CENTRE; NORTH LANARKSHIRE CARERS TOGETHER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2025 at 15:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054058-2025
- 22 Oct 2024 at 13:14 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034155-2024
- 8 Oct 2024 at 15:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032298-2024
- 3 Sep 2024 at 13:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028141-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000776888
- https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00010
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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