Dorset Carers Service Contract Awarded to Help and Care
Dorset Council · Awarded contract
AwardedDorset Carers Service Contract Awarded to Help and Care
Awarded 22 Nov 2025
Awarded22 Nov 2025
Value£3,094,000.00
SupplierHelp and Care
AgencyDorset Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 6y 1mo7y term, 14% elapsed
Awarded 22 Nov 2025Expires 21 Nov 2032
About
Dorset Council awarded a contract to Help and Care for the provision of a comprehensive support service for unpaid carers across the Dorset Council area.
The service includes identification, registration, information, advice, guidance, training, and a focus on wellbeing, with some elements requiring face-to-face support.
The contract, valued at AUD 3,094,000, was procured through a further competition from Lot 22 DCF2.
The initial term is 3 years, with optional extensions of 24 months, followed by two optional 12-month extensions, allowing for a total contract period of up to 7 years.
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