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title: "Expression of interest (EoI) for Care at Home Carer Breaks Service Pilot"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d9c6"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CITY OF YORK COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-03"
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# Expression of interest (EoI) for Care at Home Carer Breaks Service Pilot

Buyer: CITY OF YORK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d9c6

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## Summary

The City of York Council has initiated an open procurement process for an "Expression of Interest (EoI) for Care at Home Carer Breaks Service Pilot." This tender falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and is specifically suited for the region of York, United Kingdom (UKE21). The procurement is at the tender stage with key dates including the end of the tender period on 21st August 2026, and an enquiry period ending on 17th August 2026. The total value of the contract is £36,589, with the project set to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2027. The service aims to allow carers a break from their roles by providing support directly to the cared-for individuals, thus enhancing carers' well-being and capacity to continue their roles.

This opportunity provides potential for businesses in the healthcare and social services sectors to expand by partnering with local government initiatives. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate due to the open competition procurement method, which is particularly accommodating to these types of enterprises. Businesses that specialise in providing home care services or have experience in conducting community health programmes would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The focus on quality and the comprehensive nature of support services for carers make this an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand their service offerings and enhance their community impact.

## Notice

To provide opportunities for eligible Carers to experience a break by taking over their caring role and providing support directly to the Cared-for-Person, allowing the Carer to achieve their identified outcomes. Outcomes for Carers a) They are able to get a break from their caring role. b) Feel they are supported financially, that is, the cost of the cared for while on a break. c) Feel peace of mind and the confidence of knowing that the person they care for is receiving good quality care and support whilst they are not there. d) Feel supported in their caring role. e) Feel more able to have a life of their own alongside their caring role. f) Feel better able to care and continue in their caring role for longer. g) Feel less stressed and anxious. h) Feel better able to maintain their own emotional and physical health and well-being.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073110-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,491 |
| Lots value | £30,491 |
| 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 | CITY OF YORK COUNCIL |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Micklegate |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLE21 York |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2026 at 11:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073110-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073110-2026
  3rd August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.york.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://yortender.eu-supply.com/

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