Planning

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Domiciliary Care Services

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

24 May 2025 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a Framework Agreement concerning the provision of Domiciliary Care Services. This tender, set to start from April 2026 to March 2030, aims to support adults, children, and young people. The contract is primarily intended for Durham County Council and potentially North Durham and Durham Dales Easington and Sedgefield Clinical Commissioning Groups within the first year. Located in Durham, United Kingdom, this procurement falls under the "Health and social work services" industry category, with an open procedure method. Businesses willing to compete should heed the anticipated future notice by December 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision of health and social work services, particularly those offering domiciliary care. The framework's extended duration suggests a stable partnership, suitable for businesses capable of sustaining services over multiple years. Both new entrants and established care service providers seeking to expand their footprint within County Durham would find this procurement advantageous, enabling growth and deeper market penetration in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Domiciliary Care Services

Notice Description

The Framework Agreement is for the provision of Domiciliary Care Services for Adults, Children and Young People. This Contract will be available for use by Durham County Council on its own behalf and on behalf of North Durham and Durham Dales Easington and Sedgefield Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG's). It is not anticipated that CCG's will use the Contract from inception, though the intention is that care packages required by CCG's will be included within the first year of the agreement. This will be confirmed in writing to providers before call off of CCG packages commences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0525b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027317-2025
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

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