---
title: "Support & Services for Unpaid Carers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051f81"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD"
published: "2026-06-04"
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# Support & Services for Unpaid Carers

Buyer: THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051f81

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by The Council of the City of Wakefield is currently in the planning stage for the project titled "Support & Services for Unpaid Carers". This tender process is being conducted under the services category, specifically dealing with health and social work services and is situated in the Wakefield District, United Kingdom. The Council is seeking to engage market participants for feedback through a Market Engagement questionnaire that must be submitted by 26 June 2026 at 10am. The contracting period is planned from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030, with a potential extension until 31 March 2033. The procurement method aligns with a light-touch regime, targeting a wide range of providers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in providing information, advice, and support services to unpaid carers. Companies, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that can innovate in delivering high-quality care services and demonstrate capacity to meet the demands of this sector would be well-positioned to participate. Engaging early in the market engagement phase could offer invaluable insights into the requirements and expectations of the Council, aiding in the preparation of robust bids to ultimately secure a multi-year service contract in this large public procurement opportunity.

## Notice

Wakefield Metropolitan District Council is exploring future commissioning options for a service that provides information, advice and support to unpaid carers living in Wakefield District. This market engagement exercise is intended to test provider interest, capacity and ideas ahead of any potential tender process.

### Planning Information

The Market Engagement questionnaire can be accessed via YORtender. Completed questionnaires and any accompanying information should be uploaded to the YORtender system (https://yortender.eu-supply.com) reference: 100111214 no later than Friday 26 June 2026 10am.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052984-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF1 2HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wakefield North |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | TLE45 Wakefield |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 14:59 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052984-2026
- 22 May 2025 at 17:49 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025392-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052984-2026
  4th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025392-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/
- https://yortender.eu-supply.com

## Provenance

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