--- title: "18/1287 Support for Unpaid Carers in Moray" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067671" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067671" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067671.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067671.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MORAY COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-27" --- # 18/1287 Support for Unpaid Carers in Moray Buyer: MORAY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067671 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067671) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067671.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by Moray Council, identified as "18/1287 Support for Unpaid Carers in Moray," is currently in the tender stage. This involves the commission of a provider to deliver an Unpaid Carer Support Service across Moray, emphasised on health and social work services. This service targets both adult carers and young carers, aiming to provide comprehensive support to these groups. The process follows an open procurement method and will close on 22nd May 2026 at 12:00 BST. Planned to start from 1st January 2027 until 31st December 2028, the procurement is valued at approximately £1,531,400. The services will be split into two lots, focusing separately on adult and young carers, with delivery set in the Moray region (UKM62). This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services to expand their operations within the public sector. Companies with robust expertise in providing person-centred and outcomes-focused support services, particularly those experienced in fulfilling complex needs in caregiving contexts, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement's emphasis on quality over cost (80/20 weighting) suggests that businesses capable of demonstrating high standards in service delivery will be favourably considered. Additionally, with the optional contract extension to 2030, firms can project long-term engagement and strategic growth within the sector. ## Notice Health and Social Care Moray (HSCM) seeks to commission a provider to deliver a comprehensive Unpaid Carer Support Service for both Adult Carers (18+) and Young Carers (under 18, or 18+ and still in education). ### Lot Information Support for Adult Carers Health and Social Care Moray (HSCM) seeks to commission a provider to deliver a comprehensive Unpaid Carer Support Service for both Adult Carers (18+) and Young Carers (under 18, or 18+ and still in education). Unpaid carers play a vital role across Moray, with an estimated 16,200 individuals providing care to someone who could not manage without their support. Providers must demonstrate the knowledge, expertise, and values required to deliver a high quality, person centred service and outcomes-focussed service. This contract comprises of two lots; providers may apply for either one or both lots. Lot 1 - Support for Adult Carers - Supporting adult carers aged 18+, including parent carers, working carers, older carers, and those caring for people with complex or fluctuating needs. Lot 2 - Support for Young Carers - Supporting young carers under 18, or aged 18+ still in school, ensuring they receive age-appropriate support and have a life comparable to peers. Additional information: Optional extension: up to 2 years (to 31/12/2030) Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Support for Young Carers Health and Social Care Moray (HSCM) seeks to commission a provider to deliver a comprehensive Unpaid Carer Support Service for both Adult Carers (18+) and Young Carers (under 18, or 18+ and still in education). Unpaid carers play a vital role across Moray, with an estimated 16,200 individuals providing care to someone who could not manage without their support. Providers must demonstrate the knowledge, expertise, and values required to deliver a high quality, person centred service and outcomes-focussed service. This contract comprises of two lots; providers may apply for either one or both lots. Lot 1 - Support for Adult Carers - Supporting adult carers aged 18+, including parent carers, working carers, older carers, and those caring for people with complex or fluctuating needs. Lot 2 - Support for Young Carers - Supporting young carers under 18, or aged 18+ still in school, ensuring they receive age-appropriate support and have a life comparable to peers. Additional information: Optional extension: up to 2 years (to 31/12/2030) Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028482-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 22 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,531,400 | | Lots value | £1,531,400 | | 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 | MORAY COUNCIL | | Locality | ELGIN | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV30 1BX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Moray | | Electoral ward | Elgin City North | | Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey | | Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation ## Release History - 27 Mar 2026 at 12:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028482-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.moray.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827685 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00160 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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