Scope
Reference
DN802231
Description
This is an advertisement for Pre-market Engagement for the following:
A countywide support service for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers (ages 8-25) in Gloucestershire, delivering early identification, assessment, personalised support planning, emotional and well-being support, information/advice, learning and development opportunities, and transition support into adulthood. The service will champion young carer voice and participation, strengthen awareness and recognition across communities and professionals, provide accessible information and guidance, ensure contingency planning, reduce isolation through connection and well being activities, and offer flexible communication and digital access.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,077,500 excluding VAT
- £2,077,500 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Engagement
Engagement deadline
2 March 2026
Engagement process description
Gloucestershire County Council invites providers to participate in pre-market engagement for the future provision of Young Carer Support. As part of our engagement for the re-commissioning of the Young Carers contract, we'll be hosting an engagement event.
The engagement event will be held on:
Monday 2nd March - 14:00 - 15:00 - via MS Teams
If you would like to attend, please email Paul.Cooke@gloucestershire.gov.uk who will send a MS Teams invite.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Gloucestershire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZHT-7473-ZVPN
Shire Hall, Westgate Street
Gloucester
GL1 2TG
United Kingdom
Region: UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government