KMCCYP-217 Kirklees Young Carers Service

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees (the “Council”) is conducting this procurement process using the competitive flexible procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (“the Act”).

Tenders are invited by the Council from Suppliers with relevant experience and ability to demonstrate sufficient capacity for the provision of support for Kirklees Young Carers (the “Services”).

The contract will support the Councils vision, by supporting and identifying young people up to the age of 18 years with a caring role. The service will actively work with carers, their families and other services delivering whole family approaches that meet the needs of carers from different age ranges.

The Provider will work collaboratively with the service who provide information, advice and advocacy for Adult Carers living in Kirklees to provide effective transition arrangements are in place.

The estimated value of the Services be awarded is approximately £138,000 annual value (exclusive of Value Added Tax).

The anticipated commencement date for the Contract(s) is 1st April 2027.

The anticipated expiry date for the Contract(s) is 31st March 2030, with the option to extend for a further (two) 2 further periods of up to (twelve) 12 months up to 31st March 2032.