--- title: "Support for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers in Worcestershire (CSC26009)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a2bf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a2bf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a2bf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a2bf.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-09" --- # Support for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers in Worcestershire (CSC26009) Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a2bf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a2bf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a2bf.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being managed by Worcestershire County Council, identified with ID "GB-PPON-PRPQ-4584-WLPQ", located at County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester, WR5 2NP, United Kingdom. The contract's title is "Support for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers in Worcestershire (CSC26009)", focusing on the social work and related services industry. The process is currently at the tender stage with a closing date for tender submissions on 6th August 2026. It follows an open and accelerated procedure under the light touch regime, with inquiries closing on 30th July 2026. The awarded contract is expected to start on 1st February 2027 and end on 31st January 2032, with a gross value of £727,106. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in social work, guidance, and counselling services, particularly those with a focus on youth and family care. Companies with expertise in supporting young carers and those qualified to provide counselling and advice to young adults transitioning from childhood to adulthood would find this contract particularly suitable. The procurement encourages participation from SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, offering a momentous chance to influence local community services while also bolstering business growth through a significant government contract. The contract offers potential for sustained engagement over a five-year period, providing stability and enabling businesses to broaden their portfolio and impact. ## Notice The Council is looking to commission the provision of services for children and young people who undertake a caring role for a family member who are aged 18 and under (Young Carers) to avoid and reduce inappropriate levels of caring and adverse impact on positive outcomes for children and young people. This will also include those 19-25 (Young Adult Carers) to manage their caring responsibilities during the transition period from childhood to adulthood while also receiving information and support that enables them to enjoy a life of their own. ### Planning Information Interested organisations are invited to attend an online market engagement event. The event will offer an overview of the current service, advise of the anticipated procurement timetable and give suppliers the opportunity to ask any questions and give feedback to inform the development of the service specification. The initial market engagement event will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams by invite only on 9th June 2026 at 2pm – 3pm. If you are interested in attending please email chscommissioning@worcestershire.gov.uk marked for the attention of Sue Tunley, including your organisation name, the name of attendee(s) and email address details for the invitation to be emailed to. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064788-2026 | | 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 | 9 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | 22 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £605,922 | | Lots value | £605,922 | | 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTER | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 9 Jul 2026 at 13:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064788-2026 - 26 May 2026 at 08:59 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048458-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064788-2026 9th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048458-2026 26th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/Home Please log into In-tend to view tender documentation ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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