Integrated Carers Support and Prevention Service
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is procuring an Integrated Carers Support and Prevention Service to support unpaid carers aged 18 and over and provide low-level preventative assistance to adults aged 18 and over. The Council, a local authority responsible for adult social care and related public services, requires an integrated model covering carers support, financial advice and crisis support, prevention support for vulnerable adults, and community connection and navigation. The provider will work with Adult Social Care, health partners, neighbourhood teams and voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations to identify needs early, improve wellbeing, reduce isolation and prevent or delay escalation to statutory care and support. The contract is valued at £2,520,000, based on a budget of £360,000 per year, and will run for five years with an option to extend by up to 24 months. Delivery will take place across the UK, with the service focused on Barnsley communities. The critical requirement is the ability to deliver the specified integrated support model collaboratively across health, social care and community partners.
Buyer: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £2.5m
- Bids close: 13 Nov 2026
- Location: Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2032
- Category: Health and social work services (85000000)
From the official notice
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to appoint a Provider to deliver an Integrated Carers Support and Prevention Service. The Service will provide support for unpaid carers aged 18 and over, together with low-level preventative support for adults aged 18 and over to help maintain independence, improve wellbeing and prevent, reduce or delay the need for statutory care and support services. The Service will deliver an integrated model comprising carers support, carers financial advice and crisis support, prevention support for vulnerable adults, and community connection and navigation. The successful Provider will work collaboratively with Adult Social Care, health partners, neighbourhood teams and the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector to identify need early, provide timely support, improve wellbeing, reduce social isolation and prevent escalation into crisis. The Contract will run for an initial five-year term, with an option to extend it by up to 24 months. The Council’s budget for the contract is £360,000 per year. The procurement is being undertaken as an Above Threshold procurement under the Procurement Act 2023 using the open procedure. The scope is classified as a light touch services procurement. For further information please download and review the tender documents available. The submission deadline for this tender is 12noon on 13/11/2026.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 13 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £2.5m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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