Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-608b-7015-a33c-4033734c9017/integrated-carers-support-and-prevention-service Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Integrated Carers Support and Prevention Service [Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/barnsley-metropolitan-borough-council) Estimated value £2,520,000 Published 14 Oct 2026 Deadline 25 days left 13 Nov 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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. ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice 096992-2026 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096992-2026) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/barnsley-metropolitan-borough-council) [Sector More Health and social work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/health-social-work) ## More tenders like this [The Essex Carers Hub · Essex County Council · 22 days left · 10 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd0-57e7-72ed-95b1-edbe1c3d30a0/the-essex-carers-hub) [Adult Community Support and Enablement Service Framework · Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · 284 days left · 30 Jul 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bca-f04a-7394-8551-a3f7e7d34db4/adult-community-support-and-enablement-service-framework) [Repeat Care Proceedings Prevention Service · Nottingham City Council · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-8d95-7006-915e-a3919b119bc0/repeat-care-proceedings-prevention-service) [All-Age Carers Service · Liverpool City Council · 9 days left · 28 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bdb-9ffd-7157-8e99-94b62ae347b3/all-age-carers-service) [CSI/CYP/Children’s Care and Support Services Framework · Bristol City Council · 74 days left · 1 Jan 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ba1-136d-71ed-926b-ad6ad14b5456/csicypchildrens-care-and-support-services-framework) [Children Who Use Harm · South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority · 14 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-4d36-7170-a328-d006209eb06a/children-who-use-harm)