Scope
Reference
DN772097
Description
The Authority invites response to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from suitably qualified suppliers ("Suppliers") on the Isle of Wight for the provision of a Carers Support Service.
The Carer Support Service will be available for adults, including young adult carers (over the age of 18) who support a person who lives on the Isle of Wight and will support anyone who provides unpaid care for a family member or friend who due to age, illness, disability, a mental health problem, or additional needs cannot cope without that support.
For full details of the specification requirements can be found in the service specification.
Contract details
The contract period is from 1st August 2025 until 31st July 2029 with the option to extend the contact for a further period of up to 24 months at the sole discretion of the Authority.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,170,000 excluding VAT
- £1,404,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
With the option to extend the contact for a further period of up to 24 months at the sole discretion of the Authority.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKJ34 - Isle of Wight
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 May 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 May 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 July 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 80% |
Quality | 80% |
| Price | 20% |
Price | 20% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Light touch contract - no minimum
Contracting authority
Isle of Wight Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGYX-7387-YJXG
County Hall
Newport
PO30 1UD
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@iow.gov.uk
Region: UKJ34 - Isle of Wight
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government