Tender

Invitation to Tender for Care at Home Services (Wellbeing Support for Adults)

BURY COUNCIL

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23 May 2025 at 15:59

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28 Apr 2025 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

Bury Council has issued an Invitation to Tender for the provision of Care at Home Services focused on wellbeing support for adults. The procurement falls under the category of Health and Social Work Services and aims to identify multiple service providers across two primary framework lots: Lot 1 for Main and Alternate service providers and Lot 2 for Secondary providers. Situated in Bury, UK, the tender is currently at the 'Tender' stage, with key timelines indicating that the expression of interest must be submitted by 27th May 2025 prior to 17:00, and the tender closure on 2nd June 2025 by 12:00. The initial contract period extends over three years with potential extensions dependent on performance reviews.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care, particularly those capable of managing home care services at scale. Lot 1 offers potential for up to ten primary providers, who will manage substantial referrals on a rotational basis, ensuring comprehensive service delivery in designated neighbourhoods. Lot 2 provides opportunities for up to five secondary providers, acting as backups to manage overflow from primary providers. Businesses with robust frameworks for delivering scalable care services in local regions, especially those accustomed to conforming to standardised referral and support plans, will find this project conducive for expansion and cementing their presence in the regional health service sector.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Care at Home Services (Wellbeing Support for Adults)

Notice Description

Bury Council is seeking a number of providers to deliver its Care at Home Service. The service will be split into two lots as follows: The contract is split into two Lots, Lot 1 Primary Framework Providers (Main and Alternate) and Lot 2 Secondary Framework Providers (backup). Lot 1 Primary Framework Providers: up to ten main service providers will be appointed; two in each of the defined contractual neighbourhoods (please see map below outlining the areas). It is proposed that the main service providers will operate on a 'week on' and 'week off' basis. This means that, on their 'week on', main service providers will accept minimum 80% of all referrals; on their 'week off', the main service provider will be expected to accept up to 20 % of referrals. The reason for this is to allow the service provider time to embed the support plan for each person referred. The two main service providers in each neighbourhood should work in partnership to ensure 100% of packages are accepted. Lot 2 Secondary Framework Providers: up to five backup providers covering the full borough (all 5 zones) accepting packages of care when the Lot 1 providers are unable (must not exceed 600 hours unless in exceptional circumstances agreed by the Commissioner/ Council). The contract is for an initial period of three-years, with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12-month periods, dependent upon annual performance reviews and at the council's discretion. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity, please go to Proactis/the Chest portal, search for the above opportunity and then express an interest.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Primary Framework

Bury Council is seeking a number of providers to deliver its Care at Home Service. The service will be split into two lots as follows: The contract is split into two Lots, Lot 1 Primary Framework Providers (Main and Alternate) and Lot 2 Secondary Framework Providers (backup). Lot 1 Primary Framework Providers: up to ten main service providers will be appointed; two in each of the defined contractual neighbourhoods (please see map below outlining the areas). It is proposed that the main service providers will operate on a 'week on' and 'week off' basis. This means that, on their 'week on', main service providers will accept minimum 80% of all referrals; on their 'week off', the main service provider will be expected to accept up to 20 % of referrals. The reason for this is to allow the service provider time to embed the support plan for each person referred. The two main service providers in each neighbourhood should work in partnership to ensure 100% of packages are accepted. Lot 2 Secondary Framework Providers: up to five backup providers covering the full borough (all 5 zones) accepting packages of care when the Lot 1 providers are unable (must not exceed 600 hours unless in exceptional circumstances agreed by the Commissioner/ Council). The contract is for an initial period of three-years, with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12-month periods, dependent upon annual performance reviews and at the council's discretion. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity, please go to Proactis/the Chest portal, search for the above opportunity and then express an interest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0508b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027022-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Oct 2025 - 27 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BURY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Chris Quinlan
Contact Email
c.quinlan@bury.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY
Postcode
BL9 0EJ
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bury
Electoral Ward
Bury East
Westminster Constituency
Bury North

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