Tender

Better Care Fund 26/27

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

05 Feb 2026 at 11:27

TenderUpdate

04 Feb 2026 at 16:31

Tender

04 Feb 2026 at 15:22

PlanningUpdate

30 Oct 2025 at 14:54

Planning

30 Oct 2025 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care is currently managing the procurement process for the "Better Care Fund 26/27," focusing on administrative healthcare services aimed at integrating health, housing, and social care. Located in London, this initiative invites bids from interested parties across the United Kingdom, with the procurement value estimated at £6,000,000 gross (£5,000,000 net). The procurement is at the tender stage, employing a competitive flexible procedure under an open procurement method. This opportunity will officially go live on 5th February 2026, with submissions expected by 5th March 2026. Interested bidders should note that the contract term starts on 1st April 2026 and runs until 31st March 2027, with a possible extension up to 31st March 2028, subject to approval.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in administrative healthcare services. The project's goal of enhancing integration in health and social care systems could propel growth for companies with innovative service delivery solutions and a focus on quality. Evaluations will be based on a "price per quality point" method, rewarding suppliers who offer the highest quality at a competitive price. This offers a particularly advantageous opportunity for businesses that prioritise service excellence and social value, creating a platform for expanding presence in the public health care marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Better Care Fund 26/27

Notice Description

Support to a comprehensive Better Care Fund programme of Health, Housing and Social Care integration support that provides support to social care local systems. To help systems deliver person centred integrated services. This opportunity will go live at 12:00 on Thursday 5th February 2026.

Planning Information

DHSC would like to invite organisations within the health and social care sector to be involved in a Request for Information exercise for the upcoming tender opportunity for the Better Care Fund 26/27. To access this RFI opportunity, organisations will need to access the opportunity on the e-portal (Atamis). Suppliers can register for Atamis here (https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome). You can find the opportunity here (https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Sr00000lrEbNIAU&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=) Once suppliers have accessed the opportunity, they will be able to view the two accompanying documents, one will be background to the authority and requirements and the second a market consultation questionnaire. Please submit the completed questionnaire via the RFI opportunity via Atamis. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the tender and ensure the opportunity is attractive to the market. We look forward to your completed responses, Thank you.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d72e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010374-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Adam Griffiths
Contact Email
anila.kreku@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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