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THE PROVISION OF CHILDREN'S HOME-BASED SERVICES CARE

London Borough of Hounslow

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10 Oct 2025 at 14:07

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08 Oct 2025 at 14:12

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06 Oct 2025 at 10:00

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03 Oct 2025 at 19:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hounslow is currently in the tender phase for the provision of Children's Home-Based Services Care. The contract is categorised under health and social work services and is intended for delivery within the United Kingdom, specifically the UKI region. The procurement process is utilising an open procedure, and the tender submissions are due by 3rd November 2025 at 14:00 GMT. The procurement method is under a light-touch regime, with the capability of establishing a framework agreement with up to nine participants. Notable deadlines include the enquiry period, which ends on 23rd October 2025, and the award date, projected for 15th December 2025. The total estimated contract value is £27,734,400,000, inclusive of VAT.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing health and social care services, particularly those experienced in supporting children and young people with disabilities. Given the structured framework and rotational award system, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a viable chance of being selected based on quality and service delivery metrics. Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive care packages, conducting risk assessments, and providing specialised training will find this procurement process conducive to expanding their operations within the public sector. The multi-lot structure includes General Care, Care and Support, and Complex Care, allowing businesses to leverage their niche expertise and potentially secure extended agreements through renewals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THE PROVISION OF CHILDREN'S HOME-BASED SERVICES CARE

Notice Description

Children Home Base Care (CHBC) refers to a range of support services provided to children, young people and their families within their own homes. CHBC is designed to address the specific needs of children and young people with disabilities. The service aims are to enhance their quality of life, promote their wellbeing and enable them to remain within their family environment. The Provider will support children/young people's activities of daily living. CHBC is for those at risk of or to unable to access mainstream activities (such as leisure centres, youth clubs, sporting activities etc) due to their disability or whose care is such that it is necessary to the Authority to provide additional support to Parent/Guardian.

Lot Information

General Care

General Care consists of support in the home to assist with the child/young person's activities of daily life. The care worker may take the child/young person into the community for an activity. The support can include targeted interventions, parenting support, and access to early intervention programmes. Please see Appendix 1 for an example of care needs

Renewal: The scheme of frameworks will consist of two frameworks. The first framework agreement shall be for a term of 3 years, and the second framework agreement shall be for a term of 3 years with an option to extend by 2 years (3+3(2)) at the discretion of the Authority, giving a total of 8 years for the whole scheme

Care and Support

Care and Support involves a higher level of support for a child/young person to ensure that they can keep themselves safe and meet their activities of daily living. Care and Support is relevant to children/young people who have care needs that require the Provider to conduct an additional risk assessment or care worker training due to behavioural or clinical needs. The child/young person may require periods of constant supervision when dysregulated or to avoid dysregulation and maintain safety. Occasional double-up care (i.e. 2:1 care worker to child/young person ratio) in the community may be required. The child/young person may be accessing specialist healthcare, therapy services, and/or specialised educational support.

Renewal: The scheme of frameworks will consist of two frameworks. The first framework agreement shall be for a term of 3 years, and the second framework agreement shall be for a term of 3 years with an option to extend by 2 years (3+3(2)) at the discretion of the Authority, giving a total of 8 years for the whole scheme

Lot 3: Complex Care

Complex Care requires a high level of support delivered into the home. The high level of support can be through the experience and skillset required of the care worker and/or the number of care hours required. The care worker will ensure the child/young person is safe and can meet their activities of daily living. The child/young person will require intensive support services, often involving multi-agency collaboration and coordinated care. This level of support is typically provided to children/young people with significant disabilities, complex medical needs, or safeguarding concerns. The social work/early help assessment will highlight the harm that the child/young person may be at risk from due to their behaviour or care needs. The child/young person will require constant supervision.

Renewal: The scheme of frameworks will consist of two frameworks. The first framework agreement shall be for a term of 3 years, and the second framework agreement shall be for a term of 3 years with an option to extend by 2 years (3+3(2)) at the discretion of the Authority, giving a total of 8 years for the whole scheme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a85a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064196-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,848,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,848,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Jan 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2044-03-31

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Borough of Hounslow
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOUNSLOW, LONDON
Postcode
TW3 3EB
Postcode Area
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Hounslow
Electoral Ward
Hounslow West
Westminster Constituency
Feltham and Heston

Further Information

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