Carers Support Service - Invitation to Tender

Cornwall Council and NHS Cornwall & Isles of Scilly ICB seek to procure an all-age, family focused, place-based and preventative Carers Support Service starting 1 July 2026. The Service will deliver a place-based, whole-family model aligned to Integrated Neighbourhood Teams, combining: · Core Carers Service: Community based Carer Advisors providing preventative support and access to information, advice and tailored support including assessments of need and personal budgets. · Specialist Services: Dedicated provision for young carers, parent carers, carers of people with mental health support needs and support for people living with Dementia and their carers. · Community Development: Managed through the Carer’s Prevention and Innovation Fund to build local capacity and pilot new initiatives. This procurement relates to the delivery of the Carers Support Service (formerly referenced during early market engagement as the Informal Carers Support Service). Lotting structure: • Lot 1: Core Carers Service • Lot 2: Young Carers • Lot 3: Parent Carer Specialist Advisor • Lot 4: Mental Health Carer Specialist Advisor • Lot 5: Specialist Dementia Service