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Suffolk county-wide support service for young carers aged up to 18 years

Awarded to SUFFOLK FAMILY CARERS LIMITED

Suffolk County Council(buyer)

Published
Published 3 June 2025
Deadline
Closed 20 January 2026

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Overview

Suffolk County Council awarded a contract to Suffolk Family Carers Limited on 18 March 2026 for a county-wide support service for young carers aged up to 18 years. The provider will identify and engage young carers, complete statutory assessments, deliver information and guidance, and maintain a register to help the council meet its obligations under the Children and Families Act 2014 and Care Act 2014. The contract is for an initial two-year period with an optional 24-month extension, valued at £983,540 in total.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£828,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
3 June 2025
Questions by
7 January 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Health and social work services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£983,540
Award date
18 March 2026
Contract period
30 June 2026 → 30 June 2028
Contract length
2 years
Could run to
30 June 2030
Against estimate
19% above
Bids received
5
Winner
  • SUFFOLK FAMILY CARERS LIMITED

This contract ends on 30 June 2028, or 30 June 2030 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

SUFFOLK FAMILY CARERS LIMITED

Based in
Ipswich
Public contracts won
3
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Competition and scoring

Bids received

5

3 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Health and social work services drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 19% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 30% · Quality 70%

  • Price30%
  • Implementation15%
  • Service Delivery20%
  • Pathways, Partnerships and Relationships10%
  • Service User Involvement and Experience15%
  • Social Value10%

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Market context

Typical award in Health and social work services

£186,100

Median of 14,539 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 5.3× the median.

Suffolk County Council in the last 12 months

36

contracts awarded, worth £25,942,329 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    6 August 2026

  2. Contract

    18 March 2026

  3. Tender Update

    31 December 2025

  4. Contract Notice

    25 November 2025

  5. Prior Information Notice

    3 June 2025

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