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02 Jul 2026 at 10:48

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Council is currently in the planning stages of a public procurement process titled "WP4092 - Community based services for Adults" focused on the provision of domiciliary care services for adults within the Walsall Council boundary. This project, aimed at the health and social work services industry, is set in the UKG38 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is characterised as an open procedure under a light-touch regime, with a planned contract period spanning from 1st April 2028 to 30th September 2038. Interested parties should note the future notice is expected on 1st October 2027, offering considerable lead time for preparation.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in health and social services looking to expand their service provision within the public sector. With a gross value of £273.6 million, this contract is of significant scale, ideal for businesses capable of managing large, framework agreements under competitive conditions. Enterprises with experience in domiciliary care who can offer innovative, scalable solutions will find this project particularly beneficial to pursue.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

WP4092 - Community based services for Adults

Notice Description

Provision of domiciliary care for adults residing within the conurbation of Walsall Council boundary

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051e8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062182-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£228,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2028 - 30 Sep 2038 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
WALSALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG38 Walsall

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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