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 within the Wakefield District. This service is designed to assist those supporting individuals with disabilities, mental health conditions, substance dependencies, or age-related care needs, thereby reducing the demand on statutory health and care services. The contract is categorized under health and social work services and is noted as being particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises. The contract is scheduled to begin on April 1, 2027, for an initial two-year term ending March 31, 2029, with options to extend for an additional three years through March 31, 2032. The estimated total contract value, including these extensions, is 3,922,950 GBP. Award decisions will be based on a weighted evaluation consisting of method statements at 70 percent, price assessment at 20 percent, and social value at 10 percent. Interested parties must submit their proposals via the YORtender system by the deadline of 12:00pm on December 4, 2026.