Planning

Framework for Home Care Services in Herefordshire - Online Meet the Buyer / Market Engagement Event

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Jan 2026 at 09:22

Planning

12 Nov 2025 at 09:46

Planning

14 May 2025 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council is set to commence a procurement process aimed at establishing a framework for Home Care Services within Herefordshire. The focus is on engaging suppliers to deliver vital health and social work services, ensuring residents can maintain independence and safety in their homes. The process is currently in its planning stages, with an online Market Engagement event scheduled for 27 January 2026. This initiative is classified under the 'services' category, falling within the scope of the light-touch regime and is above threshold. Potential suppliers should note the key deadline for expressing interest is 23 January 2026, and participation requires prior registration with the Supplying the Southwest Portal.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services. It is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their footprint in the public sector by tapping into Herefordshire's market. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to forge critical relationships with the Herefordshire Council and expand service delivery within the locality. Businesses that provide innovative and enabling home care solutions are encouraged to participate, as the framework is designed to foster care models that enhance users' independence and quality of life.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Home Care Services in Herefordshire - Online Meet the Buyer / Market Engagement Event

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council will be running an online Market Engagement event for all businesses interested in delivering Home Care Services in Herefordshire. These services are commissioned for residents with assessed eligible needs, in order to enable them to remain safe and independent in their own homes for longer, reducing or delaying the need for more formal health and social care services. The online engagement event will take place on Tuesday 27 January 2026 via Microsoft Teams, for those who were unable to attend one of the three in person sessions held in December. There are two sessions available: Session 1: 10am - 11am (the meeting room will open at 9:55am) Session 2: 3pm - 4pm (the meeting room will open at 2:55pm) ALL SUPPLIERS WHO WISH TO ATTEND WOULD NEED to e-mail Jessica Kingswood-Preece, Commissioning Support Officer, at contracts@herefordshire.gov.uk by 1pm on Friday 23 January 2026 and confirm: * Your organisation name * Name, position and e-mail address (for all attendees) * The session you wish to attend We will send you the Microsoft Teams invitation the day before the event.

Planning Information

Herefordshire Council has published this Meet the Buyer / Market Engagement on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal', project reference DN802583. To view the documentation related to this event you will need to register on the portal if you are not already registered with Procontract and express an interest in the opportunity. Closing date for responses: 23 January 2026 at 13:00 To secure your place, please e-mail Jessica Kingswood-Preece, Commissioning Support Officer, at contracts@herefordshire.gov.uk by 1pm on Friday 23 January 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051378
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001687-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Aksana Hironak
Contact Email
commercialservices@herefordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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