Tender

AC1500 Wiltshire Home Care Flexible Framework and AC1660 Home Care Flexible Framework Drawdown Contract

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

05 Feb 2025 at 10:37

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20 Jan 2023 at 14:17

Tender

20 Jan 2023 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

Wiltshire Council is seeking to establish a new Home Care Flexible Framework to deliver home care services for adults in Wiltshire. This initiative, under reference AC1500 and AC1660, falls within the Health and Social Work Services industry category (CPV 85000000) and is currently at the tender stage. The recommissioning of the framework will take place from 31 March 2026, and as such, Round 11 will close on 10 February 2025 at 12:00 noon. Interested bidders must ensure their submissions meet all requirements and are fully compliant, as no further opportunities will be afforded for resubmission in ongoing rounds. Providers must have a CQC-registered office in Wiltshire or a neighbouring area before bidding. The procurement process is open, with electronic submissions via the specified platform.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for care providers specialising in home-based CQC-registered adult care and support services. Successful bidders will benefit from access to a high-demand service framework aimed at improving health outcomes, reducing hospital admissions, and supporting community care initiatives in Wiltshire. The framework encourages the participation of providers dedicated to high-quality, person-centred care, promoting independence and social inclusion. Businesses with a strong presence in or willingness to establish an office in the Wiltshire area, offering skilled and committed staff, and meeting compliance criteria, will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

AC1500 Wiltshire Home Care Flexible Framework and AC1660 Home Care Flexible Framework Drawdown Contract

Notice Description

Important Update for Wiltshire Home Care Flexible Framework As the Wiltshire Home Care Flexible Framework will be recommissioned from 31 March 2026, we will now be opening and closing ongoing rounds in exceptional circumstances. We will not be setting a date to close Round 12 and therefore should bidders wish to submit an application to join they should do so prior to Round 11 closing on Monday 10th February 2025 at 12:00 noon. Providers should ensure their bids are completed in line with the requirements and are full and compliant as there will be no opportunity to apply again in ongoing rounds. Any bids submitted after the closing date of Round 11 will not be evaluated. If providers do not currently hold a Wiltshire-based CQC-registered office (or an office within a neighbouring local authority area, as specified in the Clarification Log), you must establish such an office prior to applying to join the framework. As per the tender documents, If you do not hold a CQC registered office in Wiltshire or a neighbouring local authority your bid will be deemed non-compliant and will not be evaluated. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Wiltshire Council are looking to establish a new Home Care Flexible Framework for the delivery of General Home Care Services for Adults in Wiltshire. The Home Care Service provides home-based CQC registered care and support to individuals and their carers. The service aims to support people to regain and maintain their confidence and independence with a combination of both emotional and health and social care support. People and their family/carers will have access to high quality care services which are person centred, treat people with dignity and respect, keep people safe, offer real choice and control, promote independence and social inclusion and are supported by highly skilled and dedicated staff. It will support the prevention of hospital admissions and improve system flow, reducing delayed discharges and facilitating hospital discharge. The service operates over 7 days a week for adults of all ages. Transforming home care is a long-term objective for all of us and Wiltshire Council is committed to co ordinating this work customers, carers, providers and communities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039934
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003769-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£25,827,700 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£25,827,700 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Rachel Candy
Contact Email
rachel.candy@wiltshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TROWBRIDGE
Postcode
BA14 8JN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK15 Wiltshire

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge Central
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

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