Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council is organizing a procurement process for the "Provision of Home Care Services" in Doncaster, under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services. Currently in the planning stage, this process involves a Market Engagement Event scheduled for 17th March 2025 at the City of Doncaster Council offices. Interested providers must register by noon on 10th March 2025. The formal procurement process is expected to commence in April 2025 to establish a Light Touch Flexible Framework Agreement, aligned with the new Procurement Act 2023. The current arrangements are set to conclude on 31st October 2025, with the new contract period starting from 1st November 2025 and running through to 31st October 2032.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the home care services sector to expand their market presence and secure long-term contracts. The tender is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By participating in the Market Engagement Event, businesses can align with the City of Doncaster Council’s vision for domiciliary care, and gain insights into the procurement process, thus positioning themselves strategically for the upcoming tender. Providers must ensure they are registered on the Central Digital Platform, adhering to the Procurement Act 2023 requirements, to compete effectively in this framework agreement.

Planning

Provision of Home Care Services

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

28th February 2025 13:06:06 PM

Planning Deadline

18th March 2025 23:59:59 PM Expired
Contract Summary

The City of Doncaster Council (CDC) is holding a Market Engagement Event for providers of Domiciliary Care Services across the City of Doncaster. The aim of the event is to discuss the future procurement of Domiciliary Care in the city of Doncaster, with current arrangements coming to an end on the 31st October 2025. It is anticipated that a formal procurement process will be undertaken to establish a Light Touch Flexible Framework Agreement in line with the new Procurement Act 2023. Procurement of the Framework Agreement is anticipated to begin from April 2025. The Market Engagement Event will offer an opportunity for interested providers to hear about CDC’s vision for Domiciliary Care, and also to share details of the process to procure these services. Providers are reminded that they will need to Register their Organisation on the Central Digital Platform in order to bid for services as required by the Procurement Act 2023
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

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Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

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Procurement Method Details

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Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Framework
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Shaun Ferron

Buyer Email

Shaun.Ferron@doncaster.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 1302862405

Buyer Address

Civic Office, Waterdale

Doncaster

DN1 3BU

United Kingdom

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Provision of Home Care Services

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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