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    ContractsCore Carers Service Tender - Cornwall (Lot 1)
    Closed contract

    Core Carers Service Tender - Cornwall (Lot 1)

    Contract value
    £11.4m
    Closed 23 Jul 2026

    Tender opportunity to deliver a community-based carers support service across Cornwall worth £1.55 million annually, starting November 2026.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 29 May 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £11.4m
    Closed 23 Jul 2026
    Tender deadline passed on 23 Jul 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£11,384,204
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      23 Jul 2026
      4 weeks ago
    • Sector
      Social Care
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 23 Jul 2026. Awaiting award.

    29 May 2026Today23 Jul 2026

    Brief

    Cornwall Council and NHS Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board are seeking a supplier to deliver the Core Carers Service (Lot 1) across Cornwall. This is an all-age, family-focused, community-based service providing support to unpaid carers through Carer Advisors working within local Integrated Neighbourhood Teams. The successful supplier will lead the strategic development and coordination of the overall Carers Support offer, working collaboratively with specialist services to deliver integrated support. The service aims to help carers access timely information, advice and support to maintain their wellbeing, sustain their caring role, and access help before crisis occurs. Key outcomes include improving access to support, ensuring continuity of care, and ensuring carers feel recognised and valued. The contract is valued at approximately £1.55 million annually (£11.4 million maximum over the full term including extensions) and will commence on 1 November 2026. This procurement is conducted under the Procurement Act 2023 using the Light Touch regime and open procedure. Tender documents are available via the ProContract e-tendering portal.

    Track record

    16 awards · 15 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In this category, CORNWALL COUNCIL has awarded 16 contracts to 15 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. COSGARNE HALL LIMITED2× · 13%
    2. Arts Well UK CIC1× · 6%
    3. Blueboard Care Services1× · 6%
    4. Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum1× · 6%
    5. St Petrocs1× · 6%
    6. Cruse Bereavement Support1× · 6%

    +9 more suppliers

    Across this category, the most active winners are CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, Roche Diagnostics Ltd — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Original closed notice on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06a910
    CC
    Buyer
    CORNWALL COUNCIL
    Sector
    Social Care