Carers Support Service
Cornwall Council · Local authority
In brief
Cornwall Council awarded care and healthcare work to Barnardo's, Alzheimer's Society and Rethink Trading Ltd and 2 others on 10 September 2026.
The notice gives a value of £20,149,267 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 7 years with extensions, starting 1 July 2026.
It is split into 5 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Core Carers Service 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029 What this lot coversA countywide, community‑based service responsible for the strategic coordination and development of support for Carers in Cornwall, including oversight of the development fund and the specialist adviser elements of the Carers offer. | Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services | £11,901,965 |
| Young Carers 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029 What this lot coversA service providing assessment, information and support for Young Carers up to age 18, using a whole‑family approach and working with relevant agencies to ensure appropriate early help and coordination. | Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services | £2,068,865 |
| Parent Carer Specialist Advisor 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029 What this lot coversA specialist advisory service offering information, guidance and coordination for Parent Carers of young people with SEND preparing for adulthood, and for Parent Carers supporting adults who require ongoing care. | Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services | £514,631 |
| Mental Health Carer Specialist Advisor 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029 What this lot coversA specialist advisory service providing information, signposting and support for Carers of individuals with serious and enduring mental health needs, working alongside statutory and voluntary sector mental health services. | Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services | £514,631 |
| Specialist Dementia Service 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029 What this lot coversA service delivering information, advice and support to People Living with Dementia and those who support them, using a whole‑family approach and focusing on coordination, early intervention and access to appropriate services. | Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services | £5,149,175 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnardo's | Young Carers | £2,068,865 | Awarded 14 May 2026 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029 |
| Alzheimer's Society 1 bid received | Specialist Dementia Service | £5,149,175 | Awarded 14 May 2026 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029 |
| Rethink Trading Ltd 3 bids received | Mental Health Carer Specialist Advisor | £514,631 | Awarded 14 May 2026 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029 |
| Whitehead Ross Social Work Limited (SME) 3 bids received | Parent Carer Specialist Advisor | £514,631 | Awarded 14 May 2026 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029 |
| Disability Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly 9 bids received | Core Carers Service | £11,384,204 | Awarded 10 September 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 023726-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 087092-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 087282-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 088348-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 091801-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
117Awards
62Suppliers it has used most for care
- Coastline Housing Limted3 contracts
- Home-Start Kernow3 contracts
- Barnardo's2 contracts
- Disability Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly2 contracts
- St Petroc's2 contracts
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From notice 023726-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 March 2026, last updated 29 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 29 September 2026.