AwardedAwarded 1 July 2026
Suffolk county-wide support service for young carers aged up to 18 years
Suffolk County Council · Local authority
In brief
Suffolk County Council awarded care and healthcare work to Suffolk Family Carers Limited on 1 July 2026.
The notice gives a value of £828,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 July 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
Suffolk County Council have awarded a contract 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.
The contract has been awarded for an initial two-year period. The contract value shown in this notice includes the optional 24-month extension period.
Please note, the contract was not signed and sealed until the 3rd August 2026. However, for the avoidance of doubt, the date the contract was entered into was 1st July 2026.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolk Family Carers Limited (SME) 5 bids received | £983,540 | Awarded 18 March 2026 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 076739-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 086595-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 024479-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 074540-2026
About the buyer
Suffolk County CouncilLast 12 months
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116Awards
70Suppliers it has used most for care
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- Best Practice Network Limited1 contract
- CF Support Services Limited1 contract
- East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust1 contract
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From notice 076739-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 25 November 2025, last updated 6 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.