Planning

Domiciliary Care Services

WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Jun 2025 at 16:07

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Berkshire Council is currently in the planning stage of procuring Domiciliary Care Services across the region of West Berkshire. This opportunity is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on health and social work services, and related social services without accommodation. The council is undertaking early market engagement activities, including a virtual meeting scheduled for 9th July 2025, aiming to present the needs and requirements of the upcoming contracts to potential bidders. The procurement process follows a light touch regime and is part of a framework agreement. The contract is expected to start on 1st January 2026 and last until 31st December 2030. The next communication regarding this tender is anticipated on 1st October 2025.

This tender offers significant potential for business growth in the social work and health sectors, particularly for organisations experienced in delivering domiciliary care services. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong track record in providing social work services without accommodation, and those that have previously engaged in framework agreements, will find this opportunity particularly pertinent. The engagement phase provides a platform for interested parties to influence the tendering process, making it an attractive prospect for companies aiming to establish or expand their presence within the public sector market in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Domiciliary Care Services

Notice Description

Domiciliary Care Services across West Berkshire.

Planning Information

West Berkshire Council (WBC) is undertaking early market engagement for its upcoming Domiciliary Care Services for Adults Contracts. A virtual meeting will be held via Teams on Wednesday 9th July at 11:00am. The meeting will include a presentation around the needs and requirements of the contract, followed by an opportunity for potential bidders to share any thoughts and feedback. Potential bidders will also be given the opportunity to ask questions about the service and tendering process. Please confirm your attendance to rebecca.page1@westberks.gov.uk, who will then issue the link to the virtual meeting.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055484
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035542-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westberks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBURY
Postcode
RG14 5LD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Newbury Central
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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