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Award

19 Aug 2025 at 11:13

Tender

09 Aug 2023 at 09:41

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has finalised the awarding of contracts for "AQP Domiciliary Care Services for Adults, Children & Young People in Northamptonshire". The procurement process under the open procedure focused on the service category of health services in the Northamptonshire region, particularly in the UKF24 area. The process, completed as of 19th August 2025, saw the awarding of 46 contracts across two lots designed to service adults and children with continuing healthcare needs. The contracts provide options to extend for an additional two years beyond their current terms, starting from 15th April 2025.

This procurement provides substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in domiciliary care services, both for adults and children. Organisations with capabilities in personal, nursing, and social care, including domestic tasks, medication assistance, and complex clinical interventions, will find this engagement fruitful. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) form a significant portion of suppliers, benefiting from their flexibility and local presence. The open procurement method ensures an inclusive bidding environment, encouraging a wide range of qualified providers to offer their expertise and expand their service footprints in the healthcare sector. This tender particularly suits those looking to establish or enhance their market position within Northamptonshire's healthcare services.

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Notice Title

AQP Domiciliary Care Services for Adults, Children & Young People in Northamptonshire

Notice Description

NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) ("the Authority") has awarded 46 contracts to deliver Domiciliary Care Services for Adults and Children and Young People (CYP) under an NHS Standard Contract (Shorter Form) (in 2 Lots). The term 'Domiciliary Care' is being used to describe care and support services delivered to an individual in their own home including 24-hr support services. It also includes delegated healthcare tasks that require oversight of a qualified nurse and end of life care.<br/><br/>36 providers have been accredited onto the Any Qualified Provider (AQP) list for Lot 1 - Domiciliary Care and Support for Adults, and 10 providers have been accredited to Lot 2 - Domiciliary Care and Support for Children and Young People.<br/><br/>Lot 1 supports domiciliary care services for Adults aged 18 and over with continuing healthcare needs and who have been assessed as eligible to receive continuing healthcare. <br/><br/>Lot 2 supports domiciliary care services for CYP aged 0-18. Care and support needs will be identified and commissioned as a Care Package, and the Provider will be expected to meet each child or young person's care needs.

Lot Information

D. Technical Questions - Lot 1: Adults

36 providers have been accredited onto the Any Qualified Provider (AQP) list for Lot 1 - Domiciliary Care and Support for Adults. Lot 1 supports domiciliary care services for Adults aged 18 and over with continuing healthcare needs and who have been assessed as eligible to receive continuing healthcare.

Options: Option to extend the contract for a further two (2) years.

E. Technical Questions - Lot 2: CYP

10 providers have been accredited to Lot 2 - Domiciliary Care and Support for Children and Young People. Lot 2 supports domiciliary care services for CYP aged 0-18. Care and support needs will be identified and commissioned as a Care Package, and the Provider will be expected to meet each child or young person's care needs.

Options: Option to extend the contract for a further two (2) years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ee26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049766-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Northamptonshire ICB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN15 6EY
Postcode Area
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Ise
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
36
Supplier Names

3BN CARE LTD

A Class Care

ALPHA IMPERIAL PRIVATE LTD

APOLLO HOME HEALTHCARE LIMITED

Action 2 Care

Aitop Healthcare

Ashvic 24/7 Quality Care Services Limited

Authentic Kare Company Limited

Bedfordshire Supported Housing Ltd

CREATIVE CARE LIMITED

Caredom Healthcare

Cherry care services Ltd

Compassion First Care

Complete Care Amegreen

Concept Care Solutions

EJC Group Ltd

Empathy Care24 Ltd

Empowering U Healthcare Limited

HH CARE LTD

Integral care Solutions

Integrative Supported Living Care Ltd

Interpid Care and Support

JAAN Services Limited

LifeSprings Care Services Ltd

Mega Resources Limited

Options Healthcare Services, Ltd

PHOENIX ALL CARE LTD

Paratus Partners

Passion Care Staffing Ltd

Peartree1ltd

Personalised 4 Autism Limited

Phemacare

Precious Hope Health and Care Home Ltd

Sugarman Health and Well Being Ltd

TH Homely Care Services

Universal Care Services

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