The Service under the Contract will provide a hub for the co-ordination and provision of a range of supports for adult and young carers who reside in Renfrewshire. The aim of the service is to support carers in their caring role through a range of services which address their holistic wellbeing needs and progress their individual personal outcomes. Support will be individualised to each carer and services may include: - Information and advice - Adult Carer Support Plans - Counselling and mental health support - Support groups - Training to Carers - Breaks for Carers - Volunteering - Development Work, - Partnership Working and - Individual Support.

The procurement process for this Contract was conducted as a Negotiated Procedure without prior publication in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, as amended, for Social and Other Specific Services and in accordance with the Renfrewshire Council Standing Orders Relating to Contracts. This new Contract will provide continuity for people currently accessing the service through the current Contract.