Contract for the Provision of Support and Services for Carers

The Council of the City of Wakefield is seeking a provider to deliver information, advice and support services for adult and young adult unpaid carers living across the Wakefield District.

The service aims to recognise and support the contribution of unpaid carers who provide essential assistance to family members, friends and others with illnesses, disabilities, mental health conditions, substance dependencies or care needs associated with ageing.

Service Requirements

The successful provider will deliver information, advice and support for adult and young adult carers across Wakefield.

The service will recognise the role of unpaid carers in helping people remain independent, maintain community connections and continue living in their own homes. It will also support carers who provide assistance to individuals with:

• Illnesses and disabilities.
• Mental health conditions.
• Substance dependencies.
• Care needs associated with ageing.

Contract Information

• Buyer: The Council of the City of Wakefield
• Deadline: 4 December 2026, 12:00pm
• Contract Value: £2,685,550 excluding VAT (£3,222,660 including VAT)
• Estimated Total Value Including Extensions: £3,922,950
• Contract Start: 1 April 2027
• Initial Contract End: 31 March 2029
• Extension: Options to extend for up to three years, until 31 March 2032
• Total Delivery Length: Up to 5 years
• Award Decision Date: 25 January 2027
• Tender Reference: 100115456
• Tender Link: YORtender Procurement Portal

Supplier Requirements

The opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

Providers must demonstrate their ability to deliver information, advice and support services for adult and young adult unpaid carers across the Wakefield District.

Further specific supplier requirements are detailed in the tender documents.

Evaluation Criteria

The contract will be evaluated using the following criteria:

• Quality Method Statements: 70%
• Price Assessment: 20%
• Social Value: 10%

Commercial Relevance

This opportunity offers carers’ support organisations, charities and community service providers an opportunity to deliver information, advice and support services for unpaid carers across Wakefield, helping sustain the vital role they play in the health and social care system.

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