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28 Jul 2025 at 09:47

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16 Apr 2025 at 15:45

Tender

28 Mar 2025 at 17:32

Summary of the contracting process

North Lincolnshire Council is leading an open procurement process to establish a comprehensive framework for providing care at home services for adults and children across North Lincolnshire. The tender, titled "Care at Home - Adults and Children in North Lincolnshire (Part 1 - Lots 1 and 2)," falls under the industry category of health and social work services. The procurement covers multiple geographical areas including regions within the United Kingdom such as UKC, UKD, UKE, and others, with significant contract awards pending. The procurement has reached the award stage as of 28th July 2025, with the contract period set to commence on 22nd September 2025, spanning up to six years with potential renewals of up to 48 months. The procurement method is via an open procedure under a 'light touch' regime, with the framework agreement not requiring the re-opening of competition. Key milestones include the scheduled signature due date on 1st September 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for SMEs and larger entities specialising in health and social care provision. Participants such as AMPHION HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, ANN TUPLIN CARE SERVICES LIMITED, and others have already shown commitment by progressing through the competitive tendering process. The open procurement strategy along with substantial contract values, notably £33.6 million per geographical area, indicates a favourable environment for businesses adept in community care services. Additionally, the set quality and social value criteria for awards ensure that companies capable of delivering high-quality, community-focused services with social benefits can gain significant contracts, making it an attractive option for both established care providers and emerging organisations in the sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Care at Home - Adults and Children in North Lincolnshire (Part 1 - Lots 1 and 2)

Notice Description

A transformative framework to deliver care and support for adults and children with care and support needs across North Lincolnshire.

Lot Information

Geographical Area

Lot 1 - The Service is for adults with care and support needs aged 18 and above who have met the assessment and eligibility criteria under the Care Act 2014 within North Lincolnshire, as determined by the Council's Social Care Teams. The quantity is shown at ITT Section B Lot 1 Appendix 1 - Hours and People in each Geographical area.

Renewal: Period or periods of up to 48 months subject to contract performance.

Care at Night (Roving)

Lot 2 - The Service is for adults with care and support needs at night aged 18 and above who have met the assessment and eligibility criteria under the Care Act 2014 within North Lincolnshire, as determined by the Council's Social Care Teams. The quantity is shown at ITT Section B Lot 2 Appendix 1 based on 600 hours per week.

Renewal: Period or periods of up to 48 months subject to contract performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043318-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£174,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£174,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
£39,600,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Lincolnshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SCUNTHORPE
Postcode
DN15 6NL
Postcode Area
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire

Local Authority
North Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Scunthorpe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

AMBER CARE (LINCOLNSHIRE) LIMITED

AMPHION HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED

ANN TUPLIN CARE SERVICES LIMITED

GOODWIN HEALTHCARE SERVICES LTD

HALES GROUP LIMITED

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