Planning

Homecare Services

SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 14:25

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Slough Borough Council, a public authority sub-central government entity based in the United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process involving homecare services, entitled "Homecare Services." The objective of this initiative is to assist people transitioning from hospital to home and to decrease dependence on residential or nursing care placements. Categorised under services in the healthcare industry, this pipeline notice is planned to be communicated with a future notice set for 31st December 2025. The procurement process will be executed as a tender, with significant opportunities in the region designated as UKJ1.

This tender process represents potential growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses specialising in home-help services can significantly benefit from this initiative, given its focus on homecare. The planned contract period is set to commence on 30th October 2026, lasting until 29th October 2031, with possible renewals extending to 29th October 2033. The structured procurement method and clear timelines underline the council's commitment to fostering competitive opportunities that cater to diverse business needs within the local area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Services

Notice Description

This is a pipeline notice and is not yet ready for market or to register interest. Homecare services to support return to home from hospital and reduce the need for residential/nursing care placements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051e93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025101-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98513310 - Home-help services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2026 - 29 Oct 2031 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
SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sbcprocurement@slough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SLOUGH
Postcode
SL1 2EL
Post Town
Slough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Local Authority
Slough
Electoral Ward
Herschel Park
Westminster Constituency
Slough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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