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title: "Support for unpaid Adult Carers and Young Carers"
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# Support for unpaid Adult Carers and Young Carers

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000776888

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## Summary

North Lanarkshire Council, located in Motherwell, initiated a public procurement process focusing on "Support for unpaid Adult Carers and Young Carers". This procurement falls under the industry category of General Public Services and is classified with a CPV code of 85312300. The process was conducted through an open procedure, ensuring wide participation, and covered services across the North Lanarkshire region (UKM84). The tender was initially announced on 3rd September 2024, and the subsequent award phase commenced on 25th September 2024. Contracts arising from this process were signed on 17th December 2024, each covering various lots from Direct Carer Support to Young Carers, focusing on fulfilling statutory duties as stipulated in the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 and Self-Directed Support (Scotland) Act 2013. The contract duration ranges from 3rd March 2025 to 28th February 2028.

This procurement provides substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in carer support services to partner with the council in delivering essential community support. SMEs have a strong presence in the awarded contracts, notably organisations like Lanarkshire Carers Centre and North Lanarkshire Carers Together, which demonstrate the council's commitment to engaging small to medium-sized enterprises. Businesses focused on social services, healthcare, and community support can find growth opportunities, especially those capable of providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions aligning with the specified requirements. The award criteria favoured quality (80%) over price (20%), indicating a strong emphasis on service excellence, which can benefit businesses that prioritise high-quality delivery in the competitive tendering environment.

## Notice

To identify and procure a service (or services) that provide support to unpaid adult carers and \ or young carers, across North Lanarkshire. The service(s) procured will be instrumental in helping North Lanarkshire Council meet statutory requirements and duties as outlines in the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 and Self-Directed Support (Scotland) Act 2013, specifically around support to carers.

### Lot Information

Direct Carer Support and breaks from caring

To identify and procure a service which provides Direct Carer Support, including Adult Carer Support Plans, Carer Outcome Grants and Carer Short Breaks.

Renewal: The Agreement will be awarded for a total of circa 36 months with the council reserving the option to review its options then and throughout the full term.

Carer Information, Advice and Campaigning Services and breaks from routine

To identify and procure a service which provides Direct Carer Support, including Adult Carer Support Plans, Carer Outcome Grants and Carer Short Breaks.

Renewal: The Agreement will be awarded for a total of circa 36 months with the council reserving the option to review its options then and throughout the full term.

Condition specific Carer support (Dementia)

To identify and procure a service which provides Direct Carer Support, including Adult Carer Support Plans, Carer Outcome Grants and Carer Short Breaks.

Renewal: The Agreement will be awarded for a total of circa 36 months with the council reserving the option to review its options then and throughout the full term.

Post Discharge Carer Support

To identify and procure a service which provides Direct Carer Support, including Adult Carer Support Plans, Carer Outcome Grants and Carer Short Breaks.

Renewal: The Agreement will be awarded for a total of circa 36 months with the council reserving the option to review its options then and throughout the full term.

Young Carers

To identify and procure a service which provides Direct Carer Support, including Adult Carer Support Plans, Carer Outcome Grants and Carer Short Breaks.

Renewal: The Agreement will be awarded for a total of circa 36 months with the council reserving the option to review its options then and throughout the full term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538555 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2004 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,190,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | ACTION FOR CHILDREN; ALZHEIMER SCOTLAND; GETTING BETTER TOGETHER; LANARKSHIRE CARERS CENTRE; NORTH LANARKSHIRE CARERS TOGETHER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538555
- 3 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513464

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513464
  Support for unpaid Adult Carers and Young Carers - To identify and procure a service (or services) that provide support to unpaid adult carers and \ or young carers, across North Lanarkshire. The service(s) procured will be instrumental in helping North Lanarkshire Council meet statutory requirements and duties as outlines in the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 and Self-Directed Support (Scotland) Act 2013, specifically around support to carers.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538555
  Support for unpaid Adult Carers and Young Carers - To identify and procure a service (or services) that provide support to unpaid adult carers and \ or young carers, across North Lanarkshire. The service(s) procured will be instrumental in helping North Lanarkshire Council meet statutory requirements and duties as outlines in the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 and Self-Directed Support (Scotland) Act 2013, specifically around support to carers.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000776888
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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