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Open for bids· Closes 4 Dec 2026

Unpaid Carers - advice & info service

Wakefield Council · Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber

Wakefield Council is inviting bids for Unpaid Carers - advice & info service. It is a contract for mental health support in Wakefield.

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Source: Find a Tender, published 4 Nov 2026. Details are refreshed every 30 minutes.

Key dates

  1. 2025

    Pipeline notice published

    UK1 - Pipeline Notice · 18:49

    View notice

  2. 2026

    Pipeline notice published

    UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice · 15:59

    View notice

  3. 2026

    Tender notice published

    UK4 - Tender Notice · 17:16

    View notice

  4. Next

    2026

    Bids close

  5. 2027

    Contract starts

  6. 2029

    Contract ends

    2 years after it starts

  7. 2032

    Re-tender expected

    Around April 2032, from the notice

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About this tender

In brief

Wakefield Council is inviting bids for Unpaid Carers - advice & info service. It is a contract for mental health support in Wakefield. The estimated value is £2,685,550. The contract runs from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029. It lasts 2 years. Bids close on 4 December 2026.

It is run as an open procedure. The buyer marks it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Find a Tender published it on 4 November 2026. The notice number is 104902-2026. The OCDS ID is ocds-h6vhtk-051f81. Bids are made through the buyer's EU-Supply portal.

Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the City of Wakefield is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Unpaid Carers - advice & info service." This initiative falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and is intended for the Wakefield area, region UKE45 in the United Kingdom.

Key dates include a future notice date set for 7th September 2026, with the contract period planned from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2029. Managed under the 'light touch' regime, this procurement process is suitably positioned for the sub-central government sector, adhering to the UK legislative framework specified in the UKPGA 2023/54.

Organisations that are adept in providing support to unpaid carers could considerably benefit from engaging in this contract, allowing them to expand their service offerings and build strong partnerships with public authorities. Interested parties should prepare to engage with details in the planned procurement notice as they anticipate its formal announcement in 2026.

The notice in full

The provision of an advisory and information service for unpaid carers.

Lots: no lot details came through with this notice. The official notice and the tender pack have the full breakdown.

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Key facts

Every field the notice carries. Anything it leaves blank is listed under its table.

Contract

Service
Mental Health Support
Procurement type
Standard
Category
Services
Contract period
1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2029 (2 years)
Suitable for
Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs); Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Re-tender expected
April 2032

Procedure

Notice type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement method
Open
Procedure
Open procedure
Current stage
Tender
Stages so far
Planning, Tender
Published on
Find a Tender Service
Buyer's portal
EU-Supply

Not stated in the notice: awardee scale.

Values

Tender value
£2,685,550
Lots value
£2,685,550

Not stated in the notice: awards value, contracts value.

Status

Tender
Active
Lots
Active

Not stated in the notice: awards, contracts.

References

Find a Tender notice
104902-2026
Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f81
CPV code
85000000 - Health and social work services
CPV division
85 - Health and social work services
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Location

Wakefield Council is based in Wakefield. The area the service covers can be wider, so check the notice and the lots.
Local authority
Wakefield
Town
Wakefield
Postcode
WF1 2HQ
Electoral ward
Wakefield North
Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell
Delivery area
Wakefield
Region
Yorkshire and the Humber
Sub-region
Wakefield
Area
West Yorkshire
Country
England
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Buyer

Contracting authority

Organisation
Wakefield Council
Category
Services
Address
Wakefield, WF1 2HQ · Yorkshire and the Humber · England

Not stated in the notice: contact, phone.

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Documents and links

Official sources for this notice. The tender pack itself sits on the buyer's portal.
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Questions about Unpaid Carers - advice & info service

When is the deadline for the Unpaid Carers - advice & info service tender?

Bids must be submitted by 4 December 2026. The notice sets the exact time of day, so confirm it on the EU-Supply portal and submit early: buyer portals normally stop accepting bids at the deadline.

How much is the Unpaid Carers - advice & info service contract worth?

The estimated value is £2,685,550. The contract runs from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029 (2 years).

Who is the buyer for Unpaid Carers - advice & info service?

Wakefield Council, based in Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber.

How do I bid for Unpaid Carers - advice & info service?

Register on the buyer's EU-Supply portal, download the tender pack and check every condition of participation before you start writing. The buyer has marked it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Care Sync Experts writes and reviews care tender bids from £1,500 + VAT.

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What to do next

  1. Read the full notice and every lot.
  2. Register on the buyer's EU-Supply portal.
  3. Download the tender pack.
  4. Check you meet every condition before you write.
  5. Send any questions before the clarification deadline.
  6. Submit at least a day before the deadline.
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