---
title: "Family Carers Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069573"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069573.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-11"
---

# Family Carers Service

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069573

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council, a sub-central government public authority, is planning a procurement for a Family Carers Service focused on Adult Health in Suffolk. This procurement process, currently at the planning stage, follows the open procedure method and is classified under health and social work services. The total budget for this contract is estimated at £7,140,000 gross, with a procurement value of £6,000,000. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st May 2028 and conclude on 30th April 2033, with a potential extension until 2035. Interested businesses should anticipate a formal contract notice in October 2027, so preparing in advance could be advantageous. Further details can be accessed via procurementbusinesssupport@suffolk.gov.uk.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with experience in providing support to family carers. The contract's primary focus is on adult health services within the Suffolk region. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as they meet the suitability criteria for the procurement lot. The open procedure of this procurement process ensures a transparent and competitive environment, potentially allowing for new market entrants to secure long-term growth opportunities and enhance their presence in the public health sector.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of Family Carers Service for Adult Health in Suffolk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042890-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2028 - 30 Apr 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | TLH1 East Anglia |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 10:35 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042890-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042890-2026
  11th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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