This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

08 May 2026 at 11:01

Planning

02 May 2025 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council is spearheading the tender process for a "Framework for Live in Care" targeting the health and social work services industry. Located in Northallerton, United Kingdom, the Council is actively seeking providers to deliver comprehensive Live in Care Services designed to support individuals within the Council's boundaries. This procurement is facilitated through an open procedure under the "light touch" regime and it is currently in the tender stage. The total estimated contract value is £50,687,522.33 with services expected to commence on 1st September 2026. Key dates include the tender deadline on 5th June 2026, with the award anticipated by 18th August 2026. The framework allows for up to 10 participants, catering to demand-led services without volume guarantees.

This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses specialising in care services. SMEs and VCSEs with capabilities in delivering high-quality and responsive live-in care services are especially encouraged to participate. The procurement method prioritises service quality and price, offering grounds for sustained growth through a long-term framework, including the option of a two-year extension. Participating businesses would benefit from engaging in a diverse care market in North Yorkshire, fostering business expansion while meeting the Council's strategic objectives for high-standard, independent living solutions. This engagement supports not only business growth but also the enhancement of social value and workforce sustainability in this sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

467-NYC-HA Framework for Live in Care

Notice Description

North Yorkshire Council ("the Council") is seeking Providers to deliver high-quality Live in Care Services through the Procurement of a Framework Agreement. This framework agreement supports the Council's Health and Adult Services plan to help people live longer healthier and more independent lives in association with one of the four ambitions: My Home, My Community, My Choice. These ambitions are underpinned by statements about what they will mean to people. This framework agreement will support the Council to develop and support a diverse care market to provide safe, high quality and value for money care and support to the people of North Yorkshire, as defined within the North Yorkshire Market Position Statement and Strategic Development Plan. Please note that the Council's requirement is demand led and therefore no guarantees of work can be provided. The tender will be published on North Yorkshire Council's e-tendering system, YORTender. For guidance on using YORTender to access the opportunity, the following videos are available: 1. Guide to accessing Documents - https://youtu.be/RI6YA28skxs 2. Guide to submitting a bid - https://youtu.be/LxcZbVqdgj4 3. A Guide to using the Messaging Function - https://youtu.be/vzDL41OBf2E 4. A Guide to Searching for Opportunities - https://youtu.be/HpaCOac31S8

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Option to extend: 2 years 01 September 2031 - 31 August 2033

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=93478&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050bf6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042365-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£50,687,522 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£50,687,522 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 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
The North Yorkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Postcode Area
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE22 North Yorkshire

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

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