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AT1453 Community Carers Support Service

Luton Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Luton Council

Buyer Address: Town Hall, Luton, UKH21, LU1 2BQ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Caroline Sturman

Contact Email: caroline.sturman@luton.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
713215.0 GBP
Gross: 855858 GBP
Published
13 Nov 2025, 15:02
Deadline
15 Dec 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85000000 - Health and social work services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Luton Council is commissioning a Community Carer Support Service as parts of its ongoing transformation of adult social care and community wellbeing. The service will: • Deliver high-quality information, advice, navigation, and emotional support for unpaid carers aged 18+ • Strengthen early identification and resilience, supporting both physical and mental wellbeing • Align with the Luton Carers Strategy 2023-2028 and the Luton 2040 Vision We are seeking experienced, values-driven organisations able to deliver flexible, inclusive, and outcomes-focused support. To provide a face to face service for carers within the community.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://procontract.due-north.com

Link Description: Tender documents are available on the ProContract (Proactis) e-tendering portal.

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073614-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: Any services which are directly related to the service specification or to enhance the well-being of the end users may be included within the procurement.

Lot 1 Value: GBP 713,215

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 855,858

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (55%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (25%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (20%)

Documents

Document Description: Tender documents are available on the ProContract (Proactis) e-tendering portal.

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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