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Light Touch Framework Agreement for Home Care Support Services

City of Doncaster Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

17 Dec 2025 at 17:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

29 Sep 2025 at 16:42

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

06 Jun 2025 at 17:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

21 May 2025 at 13:44

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

28 Feb 2025 at 13:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council is the buying organisation behind the procurement process entitled "Light Touch Framework Agreement for Home Care Support Services". This contract, falling under the health and social work services industry category, is focused on the delivery of domiciliary care services throughout the geographical area of Doncaster, United Kingdom. Starting from 1st November 2025, the framework agreement extends until 31st October 2032, with the possibility of further extension up to 2035. The procurement process follows an 'Open Procedure' under the 'Light Touch Regime', allowing flexibility, such as reopening the framework at the council's discretion. It is vital for interested providers to possess a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection rating of 'Good' or above to join the framework. Key dates in the procurement timeline include the standstill period ending on 8th October 2025 and the contract being signed on 31st October 2025.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for businesses aiming to expand within the health and social care sector. The framework provides a stable base for providers to deliver domiciliary care services across Doncaster and interact with existing clients as well as those brought about by the reestablishment of packages under the new terms. Organisations, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria that favour these entities. The opportunity for continuous improvement and innovation within the framework, alongside varied needs due to demographic changes, promises growth potential for businesses adept at providing high-quality care without accommodation. This procurement process also opens doors for providers to gain long-term contracts, contributing to sustained business growth and community support developments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Light Touch Framework Agreement for Home Care Support Services

Notice Description

The City of Doncaster Council is looking to establish a Framework for the provision of Domiciliary Care Services within the City of Doncaster Geographical Area. The Framework will be established under the Light Touch Regime and therefore the council will use the flexibilises this affords the council for example ability to reopen the framework at the councils discretion. Organisations should note that the Council requires all Providers wishing to join the framework to have a CQC inspection rating of Good or above. Further details can be found in the conditions of participation

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: The Framework Agreement can be extended for a further three twelve month periods (3 x 12)

Planning Information

The Market Engagement Event will be held on Monday 17th March 2025 at City of Doncaster Council offices; Civic Office, Waterdale, DN1 3BU. There will be 3 sessions available, details as follows: Session 1 - 10am-11:30am Session 2 - 12:30pm-2:00pm Session 3 - 2:30pm-4pm To book a place on one of the sessions please contact Laura.Tilston-Buzzard via email: Laura.Tilston-Buzzard@doncaster.gov.uk and provide the following information: • Name of delegate and job title of delegate • Organisation details, including address • Delegate email address and contact telephone number • Your preferred session time In order for us to appropriately manage the room capacity and allow as many providers the opportunity to attend the event, there will be a maximum of two places available per organisation. The closing date for registering your interest in attending this event is noon on Monday 10th March 2025. If you are unable to attend any session in person, please contact Laura (on the contact details noted above) and we can look at an alternative method for you to join the meeting. All slides and notes from the meeting will be published on YorTender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e8a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084064-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly

85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85312200 - Homedelivery of provisions

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

85322000 - Community action programme

85323000 - Community health services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£326,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£326,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
£326,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
£326,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 May 2025Expired
Award Date
29 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
City of Doncaster Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Postcode Area
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
28
Supplier Names

24/7 HOMECARE SERVICES LIMITED

AGE UK DONCASTER

ANDERBY CARE LTD

AVALON GROUP (SOCIAL CARE)

BALBY CARE AND HOME SERVICES LTD

CARE RELIEF TEAM LIMITED

CERA CARE OPERATIONS LIMITED

CHAMPION HOME CARE LTD

CHOICES HOMECARE (SOUTH YORKS) LIMITED

CLEMENCE ROGERS HOME CARE LTD

DANUM HOMECARE LTD

ELITE CARE AND COMFORT LIMITED

EMBRACE HEALTHCARE LTD

GCM CARE LIMITED

HALES GROUP LIMITED

HOLISTIC CARE 4U LTD

Humberside Independent Care Association

KINETIC NURSING SERVICES LIMITED

LILLIE-ROSE HOME CARE LIMITED

LOTUS HOME CARE LIMITED

MATN LIMITED

MCDEV HEALTHCARE LTD

NEW CONCEPT CARE . NURSING . TRAINING LIMITED

PROVIDE CARE SOLUTIONS LIMITED

ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY

SURE HEALTHCARE & SUPPORTED LIVING UK LIMITED

TEMPNUR LTD

THE HUMAN SUPPORT GROUP LIMITED

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