--- title: "18/1287 Support for Unpaid Carers in Moray" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000827685" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827685" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827685.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827685.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MORAY COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-27" --- # 18/1287 Support for Unpaid Carers in Moray Buyer: MORAY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827685 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827685) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827685.json) ## Summary The procurement process for Moray Council, located in Elgin, is currently in the tender stage for the project titled "18/1287 Support for Unpaid Carers in Moray." This falls under the services industry category, specifically addressing health and social care needs. The tender seeks to commission a provider for an Unpaid Carer Support Service targeting both Adult and Young Carers, with a total contract value of £1,531,400. The procurement method is an open procedure, associated with the CPV code 85000000, and focuses on the Moray region. The tender submission deadline is set for 22 May 2026, with the anticipated contract period starting on 1 January 2027 and ending on 31 December 2028, which can be optionally extended by up to two years. This tender offers growth opportunities for service providers skilled in comprehensive health care support, particularly those experienced with person-centred services for carers. Businesses with expertise in supporting diverse groups of carers, such as adults aged 18+ and young carers under 18 or in education, would find this opportunity particularly lucrative. Interested parties should have a yearly turnover exceeding twice the contract value and provide evidence of relevant experience. With quality scoring heavily at 80%, this contract favours businesses focused on high-quality service delivery. The procurement requirements also include substantial insurance cover, ensuring that only capable and stable businesses can compete effectively. ## Notice Health and Social Care Moray (HSCM) seeks to commission a provider to deliver a comprehensive Unpaid Carer Support Service for both Adult Carers (18+) and Young Carers (under 18, or 18+ and still in education). ### Lot Information Support for Adult Carers Health and Social Care Moray (HSCM) seeks to commission a provider to deliver a comprehensive Unpaid Carer Support Service for both Adult Carers (18+) and Young Carers (under 18, or 18+ and still in education). Unpaid carers play a vital role across Moray, with an estimated 16,200 individuals providing care to someone who could not manage without their support. Providers must demonstrate the knowledge, expertise, and values required to deliver a high quality, person centred service and outcomes-focussed service. This contract comprises of two lots; providers may apply for either one or both lots. Lot 1 - Support for Adult Carers - Supporting adult carers aged 18+, including parent carers, working carers, older carers, and those caring for people with complex or fluctuating needs. Lot 2 - Support for Young Carers - Supporting young carers under 18, or aged 18+ still in school, ensuring they receive age-appropriate support and have a life comparable to peers.. Optional extension: up to 2 years (to 31/12/2030) Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Support for Young Carers Health and Social Care Moray (HSCM) seeks to commission a provider to deliver a comprehensive Unpaid Carer Support Service for both Adult Carers (18+) and Young Carers (under 18, or 18+ and still in education). Unpaid carers play a vital role across Moray, with an estimated 16,200 individuals providing care to someone who could not manage without their support. Providers must demonstrate the knowledge, expertise, and values required to deliver a high quality, person centred service and outcomes-focussed service. This contract comprises of two lots; providers may apply for either one or both lots. Lot 1 - Support for Adult Carers - Supporting adult carers aged 18+, including parent carers, working carers, older carers, and those caring for people with complex or fluctuating needs. Lot 2 - Support for Young Carers - Supporting young carers under 18, or aged 18+ still in school, ensuring they receive age-appropriate support and have a life comparable to peers.. Optional extension: up to 2 years (to 31/12/2030) Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552669 | | Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) | | 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 | 27 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 22 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,531,400 | | Lots value | £1,531,400 | | 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 | MORAY COUNCIL | | Locality | ELGIN | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV30 1BX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Moray | | Electoral ward | Elgin City North | | Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey | | Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation ## Release History - 27 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552669 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552669 18/1287 Support for Unpaid Carers in Moray - Health and Social Care Moray (HSCM) seeks to commission a provider to deliver a comprehensive Unpaid Carer Support Service for both Adult Carers (18+) and Young Carers (under 18, or 18+ and still in education). ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.moray.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827685 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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