--- title: "AT1453 Community Carers Support Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ac3f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ac3f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ac3f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ac3f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LUTON COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-16" --- # AT1453 Community Carers Support Service Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ac3f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ac3f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ac3f.json) ## Summary Luton Council has recently awarded a contract for the AT1453 Community Carers Support Service, aimed at providing face-to-face support for unpaid carers aged 18 and over. The contract, part of the ongoing transformation of adult social care and community wellbeing, will be delivered by CARERS IN BEDFORDSHIRE, a local supplier identified as an SME. This procurement falls under the industry category of health and social work services and is intended to support physical and mental wellbeing, aligning with the Luton Carers Strategy 2023-2028 and the Luton 2040 Vision. The contract, valued at £855,858 gross, begins on 1 April 2026 and runs through 31 March 2029, with the option to extend for a further 24 months. The open procedure under a light-touch regime was chosen as the procurement method, ensuring transparency and inclusivity in the process. This tender represents an opportunity for businesses experienced in delivering community-based support services to engage in a long-term partnership with Luton Council. Organisations that are values-driven and capable of delivering flexible, inclusive, and outcome-focused support would be well-suited to bid for such contracts. This initiative will not only foster business growth, particularly for SMEs within the health and social care sector, but also contribute significantly to enhancing community resilience and carers' wellbeing. The procurement allows for additional purchases related to service specifications, thus offering further avenues for business expansion and collaborative efforts within the VCSE sector. ## Notice To provide a face to face service for carers within the community. The service will deliver high-quality information, advice, navigation and emotional support for unpaid carers aged 18+. To strengthen early identification and resilience, supporting both physical and mental wellbeing. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: Any services which are directly related to the service specification or to enhance the well-being of the end users may be included within the procurement. Renewal: 24 Month extension if performance is good, specification is met and funding is available. ### Planning Information Meet the Buyer to take place on 22 October 2025 @ 10am via Microsoft Teams. Please request an invite via email to Caroline.sturman@luton.gov.uk stating your name, organisation, job role and email address for invite to be sent to. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023516-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | 3 Nov 2025 | | Award date | 2 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | 2030-10-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £713,215 | | Lots value | £713,215 | | Awards value | £713,215 | | Contracts value | £713,215 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LUTON COUNCIL | | Locality | LUTON | | Post town | Luton | | Postcode | LU1 2BQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton | | Local authority | Luton | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire | | Delivery location | TLH21 Luton | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CARERS IN BEDFORDSHIRE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 16 Mar 2026 at 13:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023516-2026 - 2 Feb 2026 at 17:18 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009186-2026 - 13 Nov 2025 at 15:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073614-2025 - 10 Oct 2025 at 07:24 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063968-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023516-2026 16th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009186-2026 2nd February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073614-2025 13th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063968-2025 10th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://procontract.due-north.com Tender documents are available on the ProContract (Proactis) e-tendering portal. ## Notice URLs - http://www.luton.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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