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title: "Adult Carers and Young Carers Support Services"
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# Adult Carers and Young Carers Support Services

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d816

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## Summary

South Lanarkshire Council is inviting bids for the provision of "Adult Carers and Young Carers Support Services" as part of an open tender process. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically social work services, with operations centred in the South Lanarkshire region (UKM95). The process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 11th September 2026. The contract, valued at £5,725,000, includes two lots, each requiring community benefits contributions. The tender seeks suppliers capable of delivering comprehensive support services to both adult and young carers, with the award based on 70% technical and 30% price criteria. The contract has a duration of 1,800 days, with potential extensions for up to four additional years subject to performance and funding availability. Interested parties can submit their applications through electronic means only, via the PCS-Tender online platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in social work services to expand within the South Lanarkshire area. Companies with experience in providing holistic care and support services, especially those focusing on vulnerable groups like carers, will find this tender aligns well with their expertise. The requirements emphasise technical capacity and experience, making it particularly suitable for established suppliers with a track record in the sector. Substantial community benefits components further offer businesses the chance to contribute positively to the local community, fostering long-term relationships with the Council. Prospective bidders should ensure their proposals align with the specified community benefits and have adequate resources to support adult and young carers effectively.

## Notice

Provision of Adult Carers and Young Carers Support Services. The Council are looking to procure Services that will continue to support and work with Adult Carers and Young Carers residing in South Lanarkshire to offer holistic, personalised support through an outcomes approach by offering a range of direct and indirect support. The Service will deliver a full spectrum of preventative approaches and supports to enable Adult Carers and Young Carers to achieve their outcomes and ensure their rights are met. This is an Open Tender including 2 Lots, with one supplier being awarded per Lot. There is a maximum budget for Lot 2 (for both Lots), further details can be found within the Service Specification (Appendix 4) and Pricing Schedule (Appendix 5). For clarity, the definition of Adult Carers and Young Carers is as per the Carers Act Scotland 2016. "adult carer" means a carer who is at least 18 years old but is not a young carer. "young carer" means a carer who; (a) under 18 years old, or (b) has attained the age of 18 years while a pupil at school, and has since attaining that age remained a pupil at that or another school.

### Lot Information

Adult Carers Support Service

The Council are looking to purchase a Service that will continue to support and work with Adult Carers residing in South Lanarkshire to offer holistic, personalised support through an outcomes approach by offering a range of direct and indirect support. The Service will deliver engagement and empowerment activities, information and representation services. It will offer training, short breaks information and advice and Adult Carer Support Plans. The Service will deliver a full spectrum of preventative approaches and supports to enable Adult Carers to achieve their outcomes, have a life alongside caring, ensure their rights are met and maintain their own health and wellbeing.

Renewal: Council option to extend by two periods of 2 years (a total of 4 years), subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding.

Young Carers Support Service

The Council are looking to purchase a Service that will continue to support and work with Young Carers residing in South Lanarkshire to offer holistic, personalised support based on assessed need, risk and personal outcomes, to promote choice, control and independence for Young Carers by offering a range of direct and indirect support. The Service will deliver engagement and empowerment activities, information and representation services and connect Young Carers to their communities. It will offer a range of support including one to one, group work, and short breaks and in school support. It will offer training, information and advice, and Young Carer Statements. The Service will deliver a full spectrum of preventative approaches and supports to enable Young Carers to achieve their outcomes, have a life similar to that of other young people, ensure their rights are met and to stay healthy, safe, nurtured, included, active, achieving and responsible.

Renewal: Council option to extend by two periods of 2 years (a total of 4 years), subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072385-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | July 2031 or July 2033 or July 2035 dependant optional extensions and/or funding. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,725,000 |
| Lots value | £5,725,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMILTON |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML3 0AA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072385-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.scotscourts.gov.uk
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833811
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00410
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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