Award

Home Based Respite Care Service

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

12 Aug 2025 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, executed by Halton Borough Council, concerns the provision of a "Home Based Respite Care Service" in the Health and Social Work Services industry category. Located in the UKD71 region (Widnes, United Kingdom), this procurement process falls under a 'light touch' special regime, executed via a direct procurement method that is below the threshold and completed without competition. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 26th July 2025, with the active contract period starting on 19th October 2025 and concluding on 18th October 2027. The procurement stage is complete, with an award made to CARE AT HOME GROUP LIMITED.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social support services. Small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), like CARE AT HOME GROUP LIMITED, that can offer practical help, personal care, and emotional support to clients in their homes, are particularly well-suited to pursue similar contracts in the future. This procurement allows businesses to establish relationships with local government bodies and showcase their capabilities in delivering essential community services, paving the way for further business growth and contribution to public sector care initiatives.

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Notice Title

Home Based Respite Care Service

Notice Description

Home Based Respite care provides practical help, personal care and emotional support to people in their own homes, replacing the care normally provided by their informal carer and allowing that carer to have respite from their caring. The Service therefore supports carers and the cared for to help them remain independent for as long as possible.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058665
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048127-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£249,480 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2025 - 18 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@halton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARE AT HOME GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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