Offers the caretakers (7)
I believe the answer is:
tenders
This clue might be a double definition.
'offers' is the first definition.
(tendering is a kind of offering)
'caretakers' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are plural nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.
'the' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for tenders that I've seen before include "They provide supplies to other ships" , "Bids" , "Dinghies towed by ships" , "Supply ships" , "Offers to do work for a stated amount" .)