Provision of a Young Carer and Young Adult Carers Support Service in Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire County CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-064685Procurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitableactive
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Estimated value

Awarded value

£3.1m

Awarded 03 Jun 2026

Suppliers

1

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

15 Jun 2026

Description

A countywide support service for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers (ages 8-25) in Gloucestershire, delivering early identification, assessment, personalised support planning, emotional and well-being support, information/advice, learning and development opportunities, and transition support into adulthood. The service will champion young carer voice and participation, strengthen awareness and recognition across communities and professionals, provide accessible information and guidance, ensure contingency planning, reduce isolation through connection and well being activities, and offer flexible communication and digital access.

Scope

Reference
DN802231
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
30 Sept 2026 to 30 Sept 2031
Possible extension to 30 Sept 2033

Option to extend for up to two further periods of up to twelve months

CPV classifications
85000000
Contract locations
North East England, United Kingdom
North West England, United Kingdom
Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
East Midlands, United Kingdom
West Midlands, United Kingdom
East of England, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
South East England, United Kingdom
South West England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Qualityquality65.00%
Priceprice20.00%
Social Valuequality15.00%

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£3.1m

Award date

03 Jun 2026

Contract start

30 Sept 2026

Contract end

30 Sept 2031