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WCC/RBKC Homecare Multi Lot Framework

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Apr 2026 at 10:27

Tender

27 Sep 2024 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council is conducting a comprehensive public procurement process to establish the "WCC/RBKC Homecare and Reablement Framework" aimed at recommissioning domiciliary homecare services across Westminster City Council and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Other community, social and personal services," with framework agreements structured across five lots. Interested providers are invited to take part in the "Meet the Buyer" event scheduled for 7th October 2024 via Microsoft Teams, providing valuable networking and insight opportunities. The tender process is active under the selective procurement method, utilising a restricted procedure in alignment with the Light Touch Regime. Companies must submit bids by 29th October 2024 at 12:00 PM to be considered.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses within the health and social care sector, focusing on services that cater to diverse and complex needs, including neighbourhood homecare, spot purchasing, and specialised services such as hospital discharge assistance. It represents a multi-lot framework ideal for providers with a strong track record in delivering quality care at scale, encouraging participation from both large enterprises and SMEs. The framework facilitates long-term partnerships with potential extension to seven years, promoting stability and growth for suppliers who successfully secure a position on one or more lots. Providers poised for expansion and innovation in service delivery should consider competing for inclusion in this framework.

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Notice Title

WCC/RBKC Homecare Multi Lot Framework

Notice Description

Establishment of a multi-lot, multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of homecare and related services for adults across Westminster City Council and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The framework covers neighbourhood-based homecare provision, spot purchasing, complex care by exception, reablement and hospital discharge services, and accommodation-based homecare. The services fall within Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and were procured under the Light Touch Regime.

Lot Information

Neighbourhood Provision

Place-based homecare across 10 geographic locations. All new referrals will be received by Lot 1 Service providers in the 1st instance. For further information and access to the specification, please login/register on the e-tendering portal (Jaggaer).

Renewal: 5 year initial term with options to extend by up to 2 years. Possible total of 7 years.

Spot Provision

Where the Lot 1 Neighbourhood Provider cannot take the referral due to capacity concerns or being unable to meet service user needs, the referral will be offered to Lot 2 Spot Provision homecare Service Providers. For further information and access to the specification, please login/register on the e-tendering portal (https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com).

Renewal: 5 year initial term with options to extend by up to years. Possible total of 7 years.

Complex by Exception

Homecare delivered across geographic locations, supporting behaviours that challenge. For further information and access to the specification, please login/register on the e-tendering portal (https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com).

Renewal: 5 year initial term with options to extend by up to 2 years. Possible total of 87years.

Reablement and Hospital Discharge Bridging

The Reablement service will provide care for a period of up to 6-weeks to assist service users to regain skills they have lost and to enable assessment of their care needs going forward. For further information and access to the specification, please login/register on the e-tendering portal (https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com).

Renewal: 5year initial term with options to extend by up to 2 years. Possible total of 7 years.

On-site 7-day provision at homeless hostels

In-reach homecare services within homeless hostels to a small number of individuals who meet the threshold for Adult Social Care (ASC) services. Service users are typically those with co-morbidity and a complexity of needs that cannot be met by the incumbent Service Provider who typically delivers housing related activities at the homeless hostels. For further information and access to the specification, please login/register on the e-tendering portal (https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com).

Renewal: 5 year initial term with options to extend by up to 2 years. Possible total of 7 years.

Lot 0

Establishment of a multi-supplier, multi-lot framework agreement for the provision of homecare and related services for adults across Westminster City Council and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Services include neighbourhood-based homecare provision, spot purchasing of care packages, complex care by exception, reablement and hospital discharge bridging services, and accommodation-based homecare provision. The framework enables the award of individual call-off contracts and care packages in accordance with the framework terms and published call-off procedures. The services fall within Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and were procured using the Light Touch Regime.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a3ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036501-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£233,764,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£233,765,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£263,621,549 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLI3 Inner London - West

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ASHBOURNE GROUP

GUARDIAN HOMECARE

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