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Suffolk county-wide support service for young carers aged up to 18 years

Suffolk County Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Suffolk County Council

Buyer Address: Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, UKH14, IP1 2BX, United Kingdom

Contact Email: Procurementbusinesssupport@suffolk.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
828000.0 GBP
Gross: 993600 GBP
Published
31 Dec 2025, 15:17
Deadline
20 Jan 2026, 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

Suffolk County Council are seeking to commission a Provider to deliver a service that will effectively identify and engage Young Carers aged up to 18 years. The Provider will complete Statutory Assessments with Young Carers and provide appropriate Information, Advice and Guidance to ensure their needs are properly supported. The Provider will keep an up to date register of all Young Carers who have accessed the service, and the support they require to maintain their caring responsibilities. The service will ensure that the Council is able to meet its statutory requirements under both the Children and Families Act 2014 and the Care Act 2014.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086595-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 828,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 993,600

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-07-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-06-30T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Implementation (15%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Service Delivery (20%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Pathways, Partnerships and Relationships (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Service User Involvement and Experience (15%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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