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title: "Carers Support Service Lot 1 Retender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a910"
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buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL"
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# Carers Support Service Lot 1 Retender

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a910

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## Summary

Cornwall Council, in collaboration with NHS Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board, is seeking tenders for the delivery of the Core Carers Service (Lot 1) across Cornwall. This request pertains exclusively to Lot 1 after a previous procurement exercise saw this lot unawarded. The service aims to provide all-age, place-based, preventative support to carers through community-based Carer Advisors. This procurement, governed by the Procurement Act 2023 under the light-touch regime, is utilising an open procedure with submissions due by 23rd July 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 1st November 2026 and could be valued at approximately £11.4 million over its possible seven-year duration. Key procurement dates include the enquiry deadline on 9th July 2026 and the award notification on 12th August 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in delivering integrated, family-focused, preventative care models. Companies able to demonstrate financial robustness, with a minimum turnover of £1,553,282, and proven technical capability in similar service delivery are well-suited to respond. The inclusion of an electronic auction within the procurement process offers an additional competitive dynamic. Moreover, the nature of this opportunity, supporting unpaid carers, aligns closely with organisations focused on social value, making it attractive to SMEs and VCSEs aiming for growth within the public sector. Businesses should ensure they meet the required criteria, including legal and financial standing, to compete effectively.

## Notice

Cornwall Council, together with NHS Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board (ICB), is inviting tenders for the delivery of the Core Carers Service (Lot 1) across Cornwall. This procurement relates solely to Lot 1 of the Carers Support Service. Lots 2-5 have been commissioned separately and are not part of this opportunity. This follows a previous procurement exercise in which Lot 1 was not awarded, and the Authority has refined and clarified its requirements. The Core Carers Service forms part of a wider Carers Support model and will deliver an all-age, family focused, place-based and preventative service. The service will provide community-based support through Carer Advisors aligned to Integrated Neighbourhood Teams, supporting unpaid Carers to maintain their wellbeing, sustain their caring role, and access timely information, advice and support within their local communities. The successful Supplier will be responsible for leading the strategic development, coordination and integration of the overall Carers Support offer, and will work collaboratively with commissioned specialist services to deliver an integrated service across Cornwall. The service will contribute to key outcomes including enabling Carers to access support before crisis, improving access to information and support, ensuring continuity of care, and supporting Carers of all ages to feel recognised, valued and supported. The estimated annual contract value is approximately PS1.55 million, with a maximum total value of approximately PS11.4 million over the full contract term including extensions. The contract will commence on 01 November 2026. This procurement is being conducted under the Procurement Act 2023 (Light Touch regime) using the open procedure. Tender documents are available via the ProContract e-tendering portal. Interested Suppliers should register on the portal to access the full tender documentation and submit a response.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: an initial term of two (2) years and eight (8) months; and an option for the Council to extend the Term by a further two (2) years; and following the exercise of that first option, an option for the Council to extend the Term by a further one (1) year; and following the exercise of that second option, an option for the Council to extend the term by a further one (1) year. Any extension of the initial term is at the sole discretion of the Council and the maximum term of the Contract will not exceed seven (7) years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050918-2026 |
| 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2032-10-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,384,204 |
| Lots value | £11,384,204 |
| 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 | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 14:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050918-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050918-2026
  29th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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