---
title: "Young Carers Service 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0603ef"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-12"
---

# Young Carers Service 2026

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0603ef

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## Summary

The Cheshire West and Chester Council has initiated a tender for the "Young Carers Service 2026", falling under the health and social work services category. As a part of a light touch regime, the open competition is active in several UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The submission deadline is set for 2nd February 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 26th January 2026. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, and the process is executed under the "Below threshold - open competition" criteria. The main procurement category is services, with total funding of £388,125 for the gross amount of £465,750.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those serving young carers, to expand their operations within multiple UK regions. The tender is accessible to SMEs and VCSEs, providing a conducive environment for smaller and community-driven enterprises to participate. The award criteria place an emphasis on quality, accounting for 80% and price for 20%, making it ideal for businesses focused on delivering high-quality services. Moreover, there is scope for contract renewal with potential optional extensions up to 21 months, offering long-term engagement opportunities for the successful bidders.

## Notice

Young Carers Service -(light touch regime) Full details of the service can be found in the documents issued via The Chest www.the-chest.org.uk

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Up to a total of 21 months optional extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002375-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £388,125 |
| Lots value | £388,125 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 15:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002375-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002375-2026
  12th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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