This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Mar 2025 at 12:31

Planning

30 Aug 2024 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council is in the process of commissioning and procuring an Approved Provider List (APL) for Care and Support Agencies. This public procurement process is focused on the health and social work services industry, with a particular emphasis on bespoke care and support packages for children and young people aged 0-24 years. The procurement, under an open procedure, involves creating a list of Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered agencies capable of meeting the assessed needs of vulnerable children, largely between 12 to 18 years old. The final award stage was completed and awarded contracts were signed on 4th February 2025, with locations primarily within the UKJ14 region.

This tender represents significant business opportunities for care and support agencies, particularly those specialising in bespoke and high-quality care for children and young people with diverse needs. SMEs and larger organisations keen to expand their offerings in the care sector, and willing to meet the stringent criteria set by the Council, stand to benefit greatly from inclusion on the APL. The procurement can support business growth by providing access to substantial contracts valued at approximately £24,000,000 each, fostering long-term service engagements and reinforcing the service capabilities within the community. The selection process recognises quality markers such as risk management, emotional control and safety, ensuring comprehensive care standards are met.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Approved Provider List for Care and Support Agencies

Notice Description

The Oxfordshire County Council (hereafter referred to as "the Council") is commissioning and procuring an Approved Provider List (APL) for Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered Care and Support Agencies who can provide bespoke care and support packages to meet the assessed needs of children and young people aged between 0-24 years old; predominantly young people aged between 12 - 18 years old. There may also be occasions when we require bespoke care and support packages to meet the needs of siblings. The creation of the Approved Provider List for Care and Support Agencies will ensure that the Council can purchase bespoke care and support packages from Providers confident in the knowledge that they have met all essential criteria contained within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents and have been successful with their application for inclusion on the APL

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Oxfordshire County Council (hereafter referred to as "the Council") is commissioning and procuring an Approved Provider List (APL) for Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered Care and Support Agencies who can provide bespoke care and support packages to meet the assessed needs of children and young people aged between 0-24 years old; predominantly young people aged between 12 - 18 years old. There may also be occasions when we require bespoke care and support packages to meet the needs of siblings. The creation of the Approved Provider List for Care and Support Agencies will ensure that the Council can purchase bespoke care and support packages from Providers confident in the knowledge that they have met all essential criteria contained within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents and have been successful with their application for inclusion on the APL

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0496ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010661-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Oxfordshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
18
Supplier Names

Alma Valley Healthcare Limited

Bleep 360 Care Limited

Buckingham Home Care Limited

Care4ocus Limited

Commit2Care Services Limited

Direct Link Care Limited

Endorphins Group Limited

GJU Services Limited

Gain Healthcare Limited

Health Now Limited

Infinitelife Group Limited

International Healthcare Recruitment Limited

Life Anchor Limited T/A Life Anchor Care

Newcross Healthcare Solutions Limited

Prestige Careplus Limited

Profad Care Agency Limited

Sparrow Healthcare Limited

T. How Homely Limited

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