Scope
Reference
TD2271
Description
Procurement of an adults carers support service.
Providing support to adult carers of people aged 18 and over in Derby.
Service to meet our statutory obligation to deliver information and advice to carers. This is a key component of, with adult social care, the carers support process and includes a proactive support offer to reduce, delay and prevent the need for formal support for them and their cared-for in the future.
THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION TO TENDER.
THIS NOTICE SERVES TO INFORM THE MARKET OF OUR INTENTION TO PROCURE THESE SERVICES LATER IN 2025.
THIS NOTICE ALSO SERVES TO ALERT THE MARKET TO PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENTS TO BE HELD IN THE COMING WEEKS.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKF11 - Derby
Engagement
Engagement deadline
21 August 2025
Engagement process description
There will be an initial, online event on Tuesday 8th July, 1100-1200. During the event, information will be provided on the background of the Service, the Service design will be outlined and there will be opportunity to provide insight and feedback to key questions which will support specification development.
Two further events will be held on Tuesday 12th August, 1000-1100 and Thursday 21st August, 1400-1500. Two events will be held to support attendance, the information provided at each will be the same. Detailed information of the finalised specification including key priorities within service delivery will be shared with attendees.
If you are interested in joining any of the engagement sessions then please contact Andrew.wilson@derby.gov.uk
THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION TO TENDER.
THIS NOTICE SERVES TO INFORM THE MARKET OF OUR INTENTION TO PROCURE THESE SERVICES LATER IN 2025.
THIS NOTICE ALSO SERVES TO ALERT THE MARKET TO PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENTS TO BE HELD IN THE COMING WEEKS.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 October 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Derby City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQVM-1383-ZBXP
The Council House - Corporation Street
Derby
DE1 2FS
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@derby.gov.uk
Region: UKF11 - Derby
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government