Planning

Home Care Services for Merton

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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Planning

25 May 2025 at 21:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the London Borough of Merton focuses on the provision of "Home Care Services for Merton" and is currently in the planning stage. This tender seeks to provide day-care, non-residential nursing care, social care services, welfare services, and mental health services within patients' homes. The target service areas include both adults with disabilities and care requirements, as well as children and young people who may require personal care services. The procurement process is identified as a planned notice and falls under the "services" category, specifically targeting social work and related services. The planned contract is anticipated to commence on 1st October 2028 and conclude by 30th September 2033, with a potential extension to 2035. The total estimated value of the contract is £56,000,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in home-help and social care services, particularly those capable of forming framework agreements. The London Borough of Merton welcomes participation from SMEs and VCSEs, making this an inclusive opportunity for a diverse range of enterprises. Considering the sizeable contract value and the extended duration of up to seven years, businesses offering innovative and high-quality care solutions in the specified region stand to gain substantially. Engaging in this contract may not only enhance a company's portfolio but also solidify its presence in the public health and social care sector. Potential suppliers are advised to prepare for the release of further tender documents, expected to be published by 31st March 2027.

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Notice Title

Home Care Services for Merton

Notice Description

Provision of day-care, non-residential nursing care, social care services, welfare services, mental health services, to adults with disabilities and care requirements, within patient's homes. May also include Personal Care Services for children and young people.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052629
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027446-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

98513310 - Home-help services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2028 - 30 Sep 2033 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.services@merton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton

Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

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