Planning

Homecare Services

NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

30 Jan 2026 at 09:50

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 May 2025 at 11:32

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Tyneside Borough Council is planning a procurement process for a framework arrangement entitled "Homecare Services," classified under health and social work services. This initiative aims to support individuals in living independently within their own homes and actively engaging in the community. Currently at the planning stage, the procurement process includes a series of engagement events scheduled for 12th and 17th March 2026, with a possible additional face-to-face event. Interested suppliers must register their interest by completing a questionnaire on the Open Portal. The contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2026, extending until 30th September 2030, in the UKC22 region, covering North Tyneside.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which are encouraged to participate. The open procedure will support fostering competitive bids, and a framework agreement will be established, offering long-term engagement and stability for successful providers. Businesses specialising in homecare, personal care, and innovative social work practices are well-suited to this tender, especially those committed to delivering personalised support that enhances independence and community involvement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Services

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 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.

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051d65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008312-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 4-5 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
NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Susan Stonehouse
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@northtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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