How to win: All Age Carers Service

About this contract

Unpaid Carers in Cheshire West and Chester Unpaid carers make a vital contribution to families, communities and the wider health and care system across Cheshire West and Chester. Census 2021 recorded 32,638 unpaid carers aged five and over, representing 9.5% of the borough's population, which is higher than the England average of 8.9%. Around 10,000 carers provide more than 50 hours of care each week, highlighting the significant contribution unpaid carers make to supporting people to remain independent and reducing demand on formal health and care services. Demographic Profile Unpaid carers in Cheshire West and Chester are a diverse population with varying needs and experiences. Census data shows that carers are more likely to be aged 50 and over, with women accounting for around 59% of carers. More than half of carers aged 16+ are in employment, balancing caring responsibilities alongside work, while around 28% identify as disabled themselves. Caring is experienced across all communities and age groups, including young carers, working-age adults and older carers, although higher levels of caring and caring intensity are evident in some of the borough's more deprived communities.

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Cheshire West and Chester Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓Lead with evidenced capability and social value — for services work these usually outweigh price.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 30 September 2027 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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