Published date: 29 July 2025
Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.
Contract summary
Industry
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£3,094,000
Procurement reference
DORST001-DN764063-76754733
Published date
29 July 2025
Closing date
4 April 2025
Closing time
2pm
Contract start date
22 November 2025
Contract end date
21 November 2032
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Restricted procedure
A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Dorset Council and NHS Dorset recognise the importance of unpaid Carers who make a vital contribution to promoting the wellbeing and independence of the people they care for. Supporting Carers helps them to have a life of their own alongside caring. As joint commissioners of this service, we are committed to working with Carers, the Provider and partner agencies to commission quality services that meet Carers needs, help sustain them in their caring role and promote Carer health and wellbeing.
The Carer service will provide a seamless service to Carers of all ages from 5 years upwards across Dorset Council area, creating a supportive and proactive one stop shop for all.
The all-inclusive service includes identification, registration, information advice and guidance, training, focus on wellbeing. Some elements of the service will require face to face support.
The Council went to tender to appoint a single provider (or a consortium of providers) to deliver the contract.
Whilst Dorset Council and NHS Dorset work in partnership, the Contracting Authority for this contract is Dorset Council.
The initial Call-Off Contract term will be 3 years, with an optional 24 month extension, following by two optional 12 month extensions (3 + 2 + 1 +1). Therefore, if all extensions were taken, the full contract period would be 7 years.
Award information
Awarded date
29 July 2025
Contract start date
22 November 2025
Contract end date
21 November 2032
Total value of contract
£3,094,000
This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.
Help and Care
Address
A49, Aerodrome Studios, 2-8 Airfield Way, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3TS
Reference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
About the buyer
Contact name
Alice Crocker
Address
Dorset Council
County Hall, Colliton Park
Dorchester
DT1 1XJ
England
Telephone
+44 1305221719
alice.crocker@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
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