Award

Keeping Well Services Framework

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Dec 2025 at 14:14

Tender

20 Nov 2024 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Keeping Well Services Framework, led by Sunderland City Council, focuses on the acquisition of health and social work services within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, following the completion of the tender phase. With a total contract value of GBP 75,000,000, the framework comprises various services including care and support at home, overnight care, live-in service, and carer support, spread across several lots spanning localities such as Sunderland East, West, Coalfields, Washington, and Sunderland North, with some services requiring citywide coverage. The procurement is executed through an open procedure, with the contract period extending from 15 December 2025 to 15 December 2030, as detailed in the award notice published on 17 December 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for both large organisations and SMEs involved in the health and social care industry. The framework encourages participation from businesses across these sectors, offering substantial opportunities for growth through direct awards for single contractor lots and competitive processes for multiple contractor lots. Sunderland City Council's approach permits varied participation across regions and service types, allowing diverse businesses, including those focusing on overnight care or specialised live-in services, to engage with this valued public contract. With the potential for direct awards and further competitive opportunities within citywide lots, entrepreneurs and established firms alike can capitalise on expanding their service offerings and presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Keeping Well Services Framework

Notice Description

Framework for the provision of Keeping Well Services Services that are being commissioned under this Framework are: Lots 1 to 5 - Care & Support at Home (Daytime) * Lot 1 - Sunderland East * Lot 2 - Sunderland West * Lot 3 - Coalfields * Lot 4 - Washington * Lot 5 - Sunderland North Lot 6 - Care and Support in the Home: Overnight Care Lot 7 - Live in Care Service Lot 8 - Carer Support Service (Carer Relief) Lot 9 - Support Services (Ad-Hoc) Care and Support in the Home The framework will be awarded as follows: Lots 1 to 5 - single contractor for each geographical locality area lot as stated above. All framework orders will be directly placed with the contracted provider. Lot 6 - single contractor lot covering all locality areas citywide. All framework orders will be directly placed with contracted provider. Lot 7 - single contractor lot covering all locality areas citywide. All framework orders will be directly placed with contracted provider. Lot 8 - single contractor lot covering all locality areas citywide. All framework orders will be directly placed with contracted provider. Lot 9 - multiple contractor lot covering all locality areas citywide by further competition or direct award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58330760-f9c9-4627-a1c5-6c4f1ea5a48b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5032cd3-dacb-4398-aacf-5f4220ca65f1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

ALLBRITE CARE

CARE QUALITY SERVICES

COLLENS HEALTHCARE

COMFORT CALL

ELEGANCE CARE AND SUPPORT

HALES GROUP

THE CARE AND SUPPORT GROUP

THORNCLIFFE HOMECARE

VESTRA HOMECARE

WESTHOME CARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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