--- title: "Carer Support Services (Health)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065c4f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065c4f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065c4f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065c4f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2026-04-15" --- # Carer Support Services (Health) Buyer: NHS HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065c4f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065c4f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065c4f.json) ## Summary The NHS Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board is seeking suppliers for its "Carer Support Services (Health)" programme, focusing on improving the support system for carers in the Isle of Wight. This open tender is in the 'Tender' stage, offering a 3 plus 2-year contract valued at £518,894.20, with a potential for extension, and aims to enhance carers' independence and reduce reliance on statutory services. The procurement is classified under health and social work services, and submissions must be received electronically by 18th May 2026. This initiative supports strategic improvement in carers' roles during hospital admissions, with heightened emphasis on empowering carers with timely access to advice and support. This tender presents abundant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to establish or expand their footprint in the health and social work industry. Organisations skilled in delivering comprehensive, coordinated care, and those capable of fostering collaborative environments with stakeholders, will find this bid particularly rewarding. Companies specialising in holistic health care services—especially those providing high-quality, equitable support—are likely to thrive by engaging with this tender, creating lasting impact and business growth while supporting the local Isle of Wight population. ## Notice The service aims to provide high-quality support for carers that is accessible, equitable, and responsive to the needs of our local Isle of Wight population. The service will be delivered to carers resident on the Isle of Wight, ensuring timely access to information, advice, and guidance during a cared-for person's acute hospital admission-whether for physical or mental health needs. Its purpose is to improve outcomes, experiences, and long-term resilience, helping individuals remain in their chosen place of residence for longer, reducing reliance on statutory services, and delaying or preventing permanent admission to residential care. The provider will offer care that is standardised, transparent, and coordinated, enabling carers to feel supported throughout the acute stay of their cared for individual, receive optimal interventions and support the first time, and experience improved independence and ability to remain in or return to their caring responsibilities. A collaborative approach involving all stakeholders in the health and social care pathway will be essential to ensure equitable outcomes and a positive experience for both carers and cared for individuals. This is a 3 plus 2 year contract. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: 21 month (one year and 9 months) extension will be based on the provider satisfying the requirements of the contract over the three year initial period. ### Planning Information There will be an Engagement webinar held on Thursday 5th March 2026 at 10:00. Please register your interest here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9e033b6f-5df1-4299-9541-d1fe27bbcfad@37c354b2-85b0-47f5-b222-07b48d774ee3 Where possible, questions will be answered during the webinar or at the earliest opportunity after the webinar. We anticipate a Contract Notice (UK04) and ITT to be issued around the end of March 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034371-2026 | | 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 | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 18 May 2026 | | Future notice date | 5 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £518,894 | | Lots value | £518,894 | | 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 | NHS HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | EASTLEIGH | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO50 5PB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire | | Local authority | Eastleigh | | Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central | | Westminster constituency | Eastleigh | | Delivery location | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight, TLJ34 Isle of Wight | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 15 Apr 2026 at 15:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034371-2026 - 25 Feb 2026 at 15:22 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016997-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034371-2026 15th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016997-2026 25th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9e033b6f-5df1-4299-9541-d1fe27bbcfad@37c354b2-85b0-47f5-b222-07b48d774ee3 - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.hantsiow.icb.nhs.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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