Scope
Reference
DN780947
Description
As part of its statutory duty, and in line with its vision, priorities and values, Westmorland and Furness Council are commissioning an All-Age Carers Service to support unpaid carers across the area of Westmorland and Furness.
A Carer is anyone who looks after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their physical or mental health, disability, or an addiction, and would find it difficult to manage without their support. The care they give is unpaid.
Carers can be of any age, supporting a child or an adult.
Contract value £3,467,000
Details of the service requirements and registration for the tender opportunity can be found on the council's tendering portal The Chest www.the-chest.org.uk and are available free of charge.
Total value (estimated)
- £3,467,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2029
- Possible extension to 31 December 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
An additional 12 months extension is available if required.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKD12 - East Cumbria
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
4 August 2025, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
11 August 2025, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
10 September 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 March 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Qualitative | Quality | 75% |
| Commercial | Price | 25% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
http://www.the-chest.org.uk
All tender documentation can be obtained from the councils tender portal The Chest www.the-chest.org.uk
Technical specifications to be met
http://www.the-chest.org.uk
All tender documentation can be obtained from the councils tender portal The Chest www.the-chest.org.uk
Contracting authority
Westmorland and Furness Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYYD-1758-YNVR
South Lakeland House
Kendal
LA9 4DQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government