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Keeping Well Services Framework

Sunderland City Council

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20 Nov 2024 at 15:58

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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 Information

Notice Title

Keeping Well Services Framework

Notice Description

This opportunity is advertised on https://open-uk.org/ - all tender documents can be accessed on OPEN Framework for the provision of Keeping Well Services (Care & Support at Home for Adults over 18 Years) Services that are being commissioned under this Framework are: Service 1 Lots 1 to 5 - Care & Support at Home * Lot 1 - Sunderland East * Lot 2 - Sunderland West * Lot 3 - Coalfields * Lot 4 - Washington * Lot 5 - Sunderland North Service 2 - Lot 6 - Care and Support in the Home: Overnight Care Service 3 - Lot 7 - Live in Care Service Service 4 - Lot 8 - Carer Support Service (Carer Relief) Service 5 - 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 There is no restriction to the number of lots a bidder can submit however, for lots 1 to 5, a bidder can only be successful for 1 out of the 5 lots available* *Please ensure you read the Instructions section in full for details regarding the Referral (call off) process and evaluation award criteria. In addition, please ensure you read the service specification in full and all other tender documentation as part of this invitation to tender (ITT)

Notice Details

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/139822b1-6926-4524-acd2-8d9eb802e092
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jun 2025 - 18 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

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