Scope
Description
The Authority invited responses to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from suitably qualified suppliers ("Suppliers") 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.
The estimated overall budget for this Tender is a maximum of £195,000 per annum (exc. VAT).
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.
Contract 1. Carers Support Service
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,170,000 excluding VAT
- £1,404,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
20 June 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
20 June 2025
Standstill period
- End: 16 July 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
31 July 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
There is 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
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Information about tenders
- 4 tenders received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
CARERS ISLE OF WIGHT
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): 1157082
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPJY-3849-MDWT
THE QUAY
NEWPORT
PO30 2QR
United Kingdom
Email: info@carersiw.org.uk
Website: http://www.carersiw.org.uk
Region: UKJ34 - Isle of Wight
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Carers Support Service
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