Planning

I-4571: Living Well at Home (LWAH) - Pipeline Notice

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

16 May 2025 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council has released a planned procurement notice for their "Living Well at Home (LWAH)" service. This project, currently in the planning stage, revolves around commissioning comprehensive home care, reablement, and extra care housing services with a focus on promoting wellbeing, independence, and safety for adults. Categorised under health and social work services, this procurement falls within the 'services' category and adheres to the 'light touch' regime. The geographic focus is the UKJ1 region in the United Kingdom, with the tender process being steered under legal guidance from the UKPGA 2023/54. The framework, set to commence on 1st April 2027 and potentially extendable until 31st March 2035, aims to create a cohesive support system in collaboration with local health and social services.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sectors to secure roles as Strategic, Zonal, or Accredited Partners within the Oxfordshire County Council’s framework. Companies specialising in providing innovative, quality-focused care solutions will find this an ideal tender to enhance their market presence and collaborate on a project designed to improve community health outcomes. The multi-tier partnership approach envisaged by the Council suggests potential for growth and long-term relationships for businesses that can offer specialised services within the specified framework. Interested parties should note the future notice date slated for 2nd November 2026, signalling further details and opening of the formal tender process.

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Notice Title

I-4571: Living Well at Home (LWAH) - Pipeline Notice

Notice Description

The Living Well at Home (LWAH) service is a comprehensive framework developed by Oxfordshire County Council to commission home care, reablement, and extra care housing services. It focuses on supporting adults in their own homes, emphasizing wellbeing, independence, and safety. The framework may include different partnership tiers: Strategic Partners, Zonal Partners, and Accredited Partners, each with specific roles and responsibilities. The service will aim to improve the quality of care through a whole system approach, integrating local health and social services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0515b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022173-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Nov 20269 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr N'kose Stevenson
Contact Email
n'kose.stevenson@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

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