--- title: "BwD All Age Carers Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065834" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065834" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065834.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065834.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN" published: "2026-05-27" --- # BwD All Age Carers Service Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065834 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065834) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065834.json) ## Summary Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is currently in the tender stage seeking to procure an All-Age Carers Service as part of its updated Staying Happy Healthy and Well (prevention) offer. The project is categorised under 'Social work and related services' and is set to be executed in the region of UKD41, United Kingdom. The tender process will conclude on 26th June 2026, with the awarding process expected to close by 31st August 2026. This open procedure allows submissions exclusively via the Chest e-Tendering Portal, offering a total financial envelope of £1.76 million, with a net value of £1.47 million. The contract, starting 1st January 2027 and possibly extendable through to 31st December 2031, aims to deliver comprehensive support to carers of all ages in the region. This tender represents a prime opportunity for businesses that specialise in social services, particularly those with expertise in delivering comprehensive support programs for carers. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) with innovative service delivery models and strong local partnerships are well-suited to compete. The focus on early identification of carers and providing accessible information and guidance highlights the potential for growth in digital support solutions and community engagement initiatives. Businesses with experience in leveraging co-production and enhancing social value through tailored preventative support and financial advising are encouraged to participate to leverage the full potential of this opportunity. ## Notice Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is looking to procure an All-Age Carers Service, as part of the Council's updated Staying Happy Healthy and Well (prevention) offer. The aim of the All Age Carers Service is to provide a comprehensive offer of support - including groups, activities, guidance and interventions - to those who have caring responsibilities for someone in Blackburn with Darwen. This will be available to carers of all ages, including young carers (5-15 years); young adult carer (16-18 years), and adult carers (18+ years). The Provider of this Service would be expected to deliver a service that: * Enables early identification of carers, including carers who may not recognise themselves as carers. * Provides clear Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) through digital and non-digital routes, using accessible formats and appropriate translation support. * Delivers tailored preventative support that supports wellbeing, confidence, independence, and reduced isolation. * Strengthens partnership pathways across health, education, social care, and voluntary/community partners to improve joined-up support. * Supports financial wellbeing through benefits, maximisation and appropriate referral/signposting to specialist advice routes where required. * Uses co-production so the service is shaped by lived experience and improves continuously. This list is not exhaustive and further information can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: With an option to extend for a period of +1 year (to 31 December 2030), and a further +1 year (to 31 December 2031), subject to service requirements and availability of funding. ### Planning Information Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is looking to procure for an All-Age Carers Service and an Information and Advice Service, as part of its Happy Healthy and Well (prevention) offer, and is holding an in-person pre-market engagement event on Thursday 19 March 2026. The event aims to develop a clearer understanding of the market and gather insight into supplier capabilities, innovations, and delivery models for the provision of support services in Blackburn with Darwen. The sessions will also support providers in understanding procurement requirements, social value commitments, and will help inform the development of value-driven service specifications. The engagement event will cover the following separate service areas: All Age Carers Service - Commission 1 Information and Advice Service - Commission 2 Both commissions are distinct and will operate independently. MEETING INFORMATION The pre-market engagement event (covering both commissions) will be held in-person on: Thursday 19 March 2026, at: Livesey Family Hub Andrew Close Blackburn BB2 4NU The event will run from 10:00 - 12:00. REGISTRATION If you would like to attend the pre-market engagement meetings, please complete the below Microsoft Form to register yourself for the event. https://forms.office.com/e/nimp6mNVhW Each attendee who wishes to attend should register individually. Due to capacity, a maximum of 2 people per organisation may attend. Registration closes at 12:00 noon on Wednesday 18th March 2026 . ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049590-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,466,800 | | Lots value | £1,466,800 | | 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN | | Locality | BLACKBURN | | Post town | Blackburn | | Postcode | BB2 1DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen | | Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen | | Electoral ward | Blackburn Central | | Westminster constituency | Blackburn | | Delivery location | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 27 May 2026 at 11:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049590-2026 - 19 Feb 2026 at 13:56 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015259-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049590-2026 27th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015259-2026 19th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/ - https://forms.office.com/e/nimp6mNVhW - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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