This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

15 Jun 2026 at 14:26

Planning

30 Jan 2026 at 09:50

Planning

22 May 2025 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

North Tyneside Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for a significant procurement process titled "Homecare Services Framework". This open procurement procedure, valued approximately at £234 million, aims to establish a framework to support individuals in living independently at home, specifically within the UKC22 region. It focuses on health and social work services, requiring potential suppliers to have or obtain a CQC registration in North Tyneside, Northumberland, or Newcastle prior to contract commencement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 13 July 2026 and the award period concluding on 28 August 2026.

This procurement presents numerous opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in health and social work services. With its focus on supporting independent living, the tender is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises, as indicated by the suitability criteria across various lots, which cover different zones like Whitley Bay and Tynemouth. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to secure framework agreements that may extend up to four years, potentially enhancing their market presence in a high-demand sector. The structured allocation of care packages offers steady work and the chance to become a key service provider within the region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Homecare Services Framework

Notice Description

North Tyneside Council is seeking to procure a new framework arrangement to support people to live independently in their own home. The Service will enable a person to live an independent life, remain in their own home and fully engage in their community. The Service will support people assessed by North Tyneside Adult Social Care and by the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Note to Suppliers: You must have or obtain prior to commencing the contract a CQC registration in either North Tyneside, Northumberland or Newcastle. Approximate Value - PS 234M

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Named Provider in Zone 1

Two (2) Named Providers to provide care and support services when required to enable a person to live an independent life, remain in their own home and fully engage in their community. Zone 1 - Whitley Bay

Renewal: 2-year Framework Contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Extensions will be based on a 1 yr plus 1 yr extension, total contract period if both extensions taken - 4 years.

Lot 2 - Named Provider in Zone 2

Two (2) Named Providers to provide care and support services when required to enable a person to live an independent life, remain in their own home and fully engage in their community. Zone 2 - Tynemouth

Renewal: 2-year Framework Contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Extensions will be based on a 1 yr plus 1 yr extension, total contract period if both extensions taken - 4 years.

Lot 3 - Named provider in Zone 3

Two (2) Named Providers to provide care and support services when required to enable a person to live an independent life, remain in their own home and fully engage in their community. Zone 3 - Wallsend

Renewal: 2-year Framework Contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Extensions will be based on a 1 yr plus 1 yr extension, total contract period if both extensions taken - 4 years.

Lot 4 - Named provider in Zone 4

Two (2) Named Providers to provide care and support services when required to enable a person to live an independent life, remain in their own home and fully engage in their community. Zone 4 - Longbenton

Renewal: 2-year Framework Contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Extensions will be based on a 1 yr plus 1 yr extension, total contract period if both extensions taken - 4 years.

Lot 5 - Named provider in Zone 5

Two (2) Named Providers to provide care and support services when required to enable a person to live an independent life, remain in their own home and fully engage in their community. Zone 5 - Wideopen, Dudley, Backworth and Shiremoor

Renewal: 2-year Framework Contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Extensions will be based on a 1 yr plus 1 yr extension, total contract period if both extensions taken - 4 years.

Lot 6 - Secondary provider for the borough

Secondary provider to provide care and support services when required to enable a person to live an independent life, remain in their own home and fully engage in their community. All Zones

Renewal: 2-year Framework Contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Extensions will be based on a 1 yr plus 1 yr extension, total contract period if both extensions taken - 4 years.

Planning Information

North Tyneside will be holding 2 (possibly 3) engagement events. The events will cover an overview on the contract, timeline of the procurement, social value requirements and portal information. The 2 events will be held via teams on the following dates: 12th March 2026 - 10:00am 17th March 2026 - 10:00am (Note:) If there is a requirement the Authority will arrange a further face to face event - date and time to be confirmed. Suppliers wishing to attend can do so by completing the expression of interest questionnaire via the Open Portal at: https://www.open-uk.org/ Project reference number is OPEN2026176

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051d65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056286-2026
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
£234,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£234,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 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
NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH TYNESIDE
Postcode
NE27 0BY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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