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Award

29 Sep 2025 at 23:27

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21 Feb 2025 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham has completed the procurement process for a Homecare Framework aimed at providing domiciliary care services for adults aged 18 and over residing in Barking and Dagenham. This tender falls under the services category, specifically social work and related services, as classified by CPV 85300000. The procurement was executed through an open procedure, resulting in contracts active from 1st September 2025, and covers multiple areas within the borough: North, East, West, and all locations combined. The total framework value is £95,000,000, with contracts signed for four years from July 2025 to June 2029. The initiative employs a strengths-based approach to support residents to live independently in their communities, fulfilling duties under the Care Act 2014.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in the homecare sector, especially those with a focus on quality and social value. SMEs, in particular, have been prominent in the awarded contracts, with several local suppliers such as Aspire Care Services and Home Sweet Home Care Limited being part of the framework. The framework encourages participation from diverse providers, enhancing the capacity to deliver quality care services tailored to individual needs. Businesses that specialise in flexible, community-focused service delivery can leverage this opportunity to establish a strong presence in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, working collaboratively to improve local social care services. The open procurement method and the framework's focus on resilience and wellbeing create an inclusive environment for varied business scales to participate and contribute to the local social care landscape.

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Notice Title

Homecare framework

Notice Description

3.1 The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is commissioning a Framework of Homecare providers for adults aged 18 and over residing in Barking and Dagenham. We use a strengths-based approach in our social care work and seek to build on the assets and relationships people have in their communities. We are committed to support and enhance our residents' abilities and resilience to live in their own homes, for as long as possible, as independently as possible. Under the Care Act 2014, the local authority must provide or arrange for the provision of services that promote wellbeing, contribute towards preventing, delaying or reducing the needs for care and support in individuals and meet the needs for care and support of adults who meet the eligibility criteria set out in the Care Act 2014. One of the most important service areas that the local authority commissions to meet these Care Act 2014 responsibilities is domiciliary care, or homecare, as we call it locally. Homecare is a service that provides paid, professional care and support to people in their own homes to help them to continue living their daily lives.

Lot Information

North locality

3.1 The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is commissioning a Framework of Homecare providers for adults aged 18 and over residing in Barking and Dagenham. We use a strengths-based approach in our social care work and seek to build on the assets and relationships people have in their communities. We are committed to support and enhance our residents' abilities and resilience to live in their own homes, for as long as possible, as independently as possible. Under the Care Act 2014, the local authority must provide or arrange for the provision of services that promote wellbeing, contribute towards preventing, delaying or reducing the needs for care and support in individuals and meet the needs for care and support of adults who meet the eligibility criteria set out in the Care Act 2014. One of the most important service areas that the local authority commissions to meet these Care Act 2014 responsibilities is domiciliary care, or homecare, as we call it locally. Homecare is a service that provides paid, professional care and support to people in their own homes to help them to continue living their daily lives.

East Locality

3.1 The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is commissioning a Framework of Homecare providers for adults aged 18 and over residing in Barking and Dagenham. We use a strengths-based approach in our social care work and seek to build on the assets and relationships people have in their communities. We are committed to support and enhance our residents' abilities and resilience to live in their own homes, for as long as possible, as independently as possible. Under the Care Act 2014, the local authority must provide or arrange for the provision of services that promote wellbeing, contribute towards preventing, delaying or reducing the needs for care and support in individuals and meet the needs for care and support of adults who meet the eligibility criteria set out in the Care Act 2014. One of the most important service areas that the local authority commissions to meet these Care Act 2014 responsibilities is domiciliary care, or homecare, as we call it locally. Homecare is a service that provides paid, professional care and support to people in their own homes to help them to continue living their daily lives.

West Locality

3.1 The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is commissioning a Framework of Homecare providers for adults aged 18 and over residing in Barking and Dagenham. We use a strengths-based approach in our social care work and seek to build on the assets and relationships people have in their communities. We are committed to support and enhance our residents' abilities and resilience to live in their own homes, for as long as possible, as independently as possible. Under the Care Act 2014, the local authority must provide or arrange for the provision of services that promote wellbeing, contribute towards preventing, delaying or reducing the needs for care and support in individuals and meet the needs for care and support of adults who meet the eligibility criteria set out in the Care Act 2014. One of the most important service areas that the local authority commissions to meet these Care Act 2014 responsibilities is domiciliary care, or homecare, as we call it locally. Homecare is a service that provides paid, professional care and support to people in their own homes to help them to continue living their daily lives.

All locations combined

3.1 The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is commissioning a Framework of Homecare providers for adults aged 18 and over residing in Barking and Dagenham. We use a strengths-based approach in our social care work and seek to build on the assets and relationships people have in their communities. We are committed to support and enhance our residents' abilities and resilience to live in their own homes, for as long as possible, as independently as possible. Under the Care Act 2014, the local authority must provide or arrange for the provision of services that promote wellbeing, contribute towards preventing, delaying or reducing the needs for care and support in individuals and meet the needs for care and support of adults who meet the eligibility criteria set out in the Care Act 2014. One of the most important service areas that the local authority commissions to meet these Care Act 2014 responsibilities is domiciliary care, or homecare, as we call it locally. Homecare is a service that provides paid, professional care and support to people in their own homes to help them to continue living their daily lives.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e72b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060701-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large, SME

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
£95,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£95,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARKING
Postcode
IG11 7LU
Postcode Area
Ilford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering

Local Authority
Barking and Dagenham
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Barking

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

Aspire Care Services

Caronne Care Ltd

De Vere Care Partnership Ltd

Home Sweet Home Care Limited

MiHomecare Limited

Sharing Healthcare Ltd

Shreeji inc ltd

Star Care UK Ltd

Supreme company and sons ltd (T/A Supreme home care)

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