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title: "Carers Support Service I-4805"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e5d9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-18"
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# Carers Support Service I-4805

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e5d9

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## Summary

Oxfordshire County Council has awarded a contract for the 'Carers Support Service' aimed at providing practical, emotional, and social support to unpaid carers in Oxfordshire, aligning with the strategic vision known as the Oxfordshire Way. This contract falls under 'Administrative social services' within the industry category, with services being delivered across the UKJ14 region. The procurement process was initiated as an open, competitive flexible procedure and has reached the award stage as of 18th March 2026, with the contracting period starting from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2036. The total value of the contract awarded to Action for Carers Oxfordshire amounts to £12,848,546.40 (gross value), with a standstill period ending on 30th March 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the social services and healthcare sectors, particularly those that specialise in community support and wellbeing services. Organisations capable of delivering high-quality, innovative solutions that empower carers and build resilient communities would be well-positioned to compete in such procurement processes. Suitable contenders include large-scale service providers or organisations dedicated to public service missions, although SMEs may also find competitive grounds in similar future opportunities given the procurement method's flexible nature. Providing services that complement early intervention and foster independence aligns perfectly with the Council's long-term vision, offering a platform for sustainable business growth.

## Notice

A good 'Carer Support Service' is one that recognises, values, and empowers unpaid carers--providing them with the practical, emotional, and social support they need to maintain their own wellbeing while caring for others. This will help to shape more resilient communities and complement the Oxfordshire Way , the Council's strategic vision. We want the people of Oxfordshire to live well and independently in their communities, remaining fit and healthy for as long as possible. This means intervening early to support individuals, helping people retain their skills and confidence, and preventing need or delaying deterioration wherever possible, and supporting unpaid carers in their caring role.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Council reserves the right to purchase additional Services. Full details in Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024805-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,716,310 |
| Lots value | £10,716,310 |
| Awards value | £10,707,122 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACTION FOR CARERS OXFORDSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85321000 - Administrative social services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 16:20 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024805-2026
- 20 Nov 2025 at 16:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075824-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024805-2026
  18th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075824-2025
  20th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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