Scope
Reference
OPEN20251527
Description
Provision of a carers support and information service for unpaid carers living in North Tyneside.
2 Lots
Lot 1 - Adult Carers Support Value £203,112 annually
Lot 2 -Young Carers Support Value £80,900 annually
A separate contract will be awarded for each Lot
Total value (estimated)
- £1,420,060 excluding VAT
- £1,704,072 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Not the same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Adult Carers Support
Description
The Service is to provide support to meet the duties to Carers identified in the Care Act 2014 by delaying and reducing the need for care and support for individuals and by supporting Carers to access the right type of support when they need it.
£203,112 annually
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,015,560 excluding VAT
- £1,218,672 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029
- Possible extension to 30 April 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
3 year contract with the option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Young Carers Support
Description
The Service is to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of young carers.
£80,900 annually
Lot value (estimated)
- £404,500 excluding VAT
- £485,400 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029
- 3 years
Same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Adult Carers Support
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Young Carers Support
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
18 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Reference Number OPEN20251527
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
26 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| A. Experience, Competence and Knowledge | Quality | 20% |
| B. Project Plan, including timeline | Quality | 15% |
| E. Needs of the Carer | Quality | 15% |
| F. Knowledge of North Tyneside | Quality | 15% |
| D. Staffing skills, experience, training and qualifications | Quality | 10% |
| G. Service Delivery | Quality | 10% |
| H. Social Value | Quality | 10% |
| C. Staffing Resources | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
North Tyneside Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYBQ-4733-WWLW
Quadrant
North Tyneside
NE27 0BY
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government