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We will also provide a feedback survey for attendees who may wish to share ideas they did not have the opportunity to raise during the event, express an interest in a follow-up conversation, or submit any additional questions.\nThe activities will provide opportunities for providers to share best practice, discuss service models and lessons learned, as well as network with other organisations and partners.\nWe are keen to explore approaches that:\n•\tBuild on community strengths, local assets and support networks.\n•\tProactively identify and reach carers.\n•\tDemonstrate strong collaborative partnership working across the area.\n•\tProvide digitally enabled, accessible and inclusive support.\n•\tDeliver innovative, flexible and responsive services.\n•\tDemonstrate measurable impact and improved outcomes for carers of all ages.\n•\tProvide inclusive and preventative support that reflects the diverse needs, circumstances and caring roles of unpaid carers.\n•\tDelivery model, route to market and pricing" } ], "dueDate": [ { "releaseID": "095399-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-10-08T16:41:40+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "2027-09-30T23:59:59Z" } ], "status": [ { "releaseID": "095399-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-10-08T16:41:40+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "scheduled" } ] } ] }, "parties": [ { "id": "GB-PPON-PCJB-2814-BHZP", "name": [ { "releaseID": "095362-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-10-08T15:58:12+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "Cheshire West and Chester Council" } ], "identifier": { "scheme": [ { "releaseID": "095362-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-10-08T15:58:12+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "GB-PPON" } ], "id": [ { "releaseID": "095362-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-10-08T15:58:12+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "PCJB-2814-BHZP" } ] }, "address": { "streetAddress": [ { "releaseID": "095362-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-10-08T15:58:12+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "The Portal, Wellington Road" } ], "locality": [ { "releaseID": "095362-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-10-08T15:58:12+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "Ellesmere Port" } ], "postalCode": [ { "releaseID": "095362-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-10-08T15:58:12+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "CH65 0BA" } ], "country": [ { "releaseID": "095362-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-10-08T15:58:12+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "GB" } ], "countryName": [ { "releaseID": "095362-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-10-08T15:58:12+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "United Kingdom" } ], "region": [ { "releaseID": "095362-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-10-08T15:58:12+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "UKD63" } ] }, "contactPoint": { "email": [ { "releaseID": "095362-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-10-08T15:58:12+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "centralprocurement@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk" } ] }, "roles": [ { "releaseID": "095362-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-10-08T15:58:12+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": [ "buyer" ] } ], "details": { "url": [ { "releaseID": "095362-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-10-08T15:58:12+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/" } ], "classifications": [ { "releaseID": "095362-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-10-08T15:58:12+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": [ { "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE", "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment", "description": "Public authority - 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Census 2021 recorded 32,638 unpaid carers aged five and over, representing 9.5% of the borough's population, which is higher than the England average of 8.9%. Around 10,000 carers provide more than 50 hours of care each week, highlighting the significant contribution unpaid carers make to supporting people to remain independent and reducing demand on formal health and care services.\nDemographic Profile\nUnpaid carers in Cheshire West and Chester are a diverse population with varying needs and experiences. Census data shows that carers are more likely to be aged 50 and over, with women accounting for around 59% of carers. More than half of carers aged 16+ are in employment, balancing caring responsibilities alongside work, while around 28% identify as disabled themselves. Caring is experienced across all communities and age groups, including young carers, working-age adults and older carers, although higher levels of caring and caring intensity are evident in some of the borough's more deprived communities. The caring population is also expected to grow as the population ages and demand for informal care increases.\nCurrent Unpaid Carer Services\nCheshire West and Chester council currently commissions separate services for adult carers, parent carers and young carers, alongside a wider network of statutory, voluntary, community and health services that support unpaid carers. As of June 2026, over 9,600 adult carers were registered with the commissioned adult carers service and 1,695 young carers were registered with the commissioned young carers service. Support is delivered through a range of services including information and advice, carer identification, assessments, wellbeing support, carers' breaks, peer support, training, community-based provision and specialist support. The current model also works closely with local partners to help carers access wider support available across the health, care and voluntary sector.\nService Aims\nThe Council is seeking a community-led, preventative and inclusive All-Age Carers Service that supports carers of all ages to be recognised, valued and supported.\nThe service will focus on:\n•\tEarlier identification and support for carers.\n•\tImproving wellbeing, resilience and independence.\n•\tEmpowering carers through information, advice and support.\n•\tStrengthening community and peer support networks.\n•\tDelivering accessible support through digital, community and face-to-face approaches.\n•\tWorking collaboratively with partners to improve outcomes for carers.\nOutcomes\nThe service will help ensure that:\n•\tUnpaid carers are recognised, valued and supported.\n•\tEarlier access to information, advice and support enables carers to understand their rights and available options.\n•\tCarers are empowered to navigate services and make informed choices.\n•\tHealth, wellbeing and quality of life are improved or maintained.\n•\tLoneliness and social isolation are reduced through stronger community and peer connections.\n•\tCarers are better able to balance caring responsibilities with other aspects of their lives\n•\tImproved coordination across services, resulting in more seamless and person-centred support.\n•\tPrevention and community-based support help reduce escalating need and reliance on crisis interventions.\nHigh-Level Contract Information\nThe Council is seeking a provider to deliver a single integrated All-Age Carers Service across Cheshire West and Chester.\nThe service is expected to provide:\n•\tA single point of access for carers.\n•\tInformation, advice, guidance and support.\n•\tEarly identification, outreach and engagement.\n•\tSupport to access carers' rights, assessments and available services.\n•\tWellbeing support, peer support and opportunities for breaks from caring.\n•\tA 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