This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

11 May 2026 at 15:27

Planning

26 Jan 2026 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council is inviting organisations to join its new Care and Support Open Framework, a contract within the Health and Social Work services category aimed at supporting a robust local care market. The council, located in Wokingham, UK, is currently in the tender process with an end date of 19 June 2026, and implementation planned from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2034. This open procedure offers a substantial value of £200 million and provides a framework for homecare support, reablement, supported living, and community-based services. The procurement aligns with the UK legal basis 2023/54, facilitating a light-touch regime for qualified providers to access future opportunities without guaranteed service awards.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses to expand their footprint within the adult care services industry, especially those with capabilities in providing high-quality, person-centred care. Organisations from various sectors, particularly those specialising in homecare, rehabilitation, and community support, can leverage this framework to demonstrate service excellence. Its open nature allows new providers to join at regular intervals, encouraging market diversity and resilience, and supporting sustainable business growth. Businesses with innovation in health and social services, or those wishing to enter or expand within the UK market, will find this procurement particularly appealing. Engaging with this framework can position them for long-term partnerships with the public sector, fostering growth and stability.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Care and Support Open Framework

Notice Description

WBC invites organisations to apply for admission to the Council's Care and Support Open Framework. Admission to the Framework confirms a provider as pre qualified to compete for future call off opportunities but does not guarantee that services will be awarded. The Open Framework is intended to: * support a diverse, resilient and sustainable local care market * encourage high quality, person centred and inclusive practice * provide a transparent and proportionate route for providers to access opportunities with the Council * allow new providers to join at regular reopening points during the life of the Framework

Lot Information

Homecare Support

The provision of regulated homecare services, including personal care and some practical support, delivered to individuals in their own homes

Reablement

Time limited reablement services supporting individuals following hospital discharge or to prevent admission, typically for up to six weeks. The focus is on regaining skills, independence and confidence, and avoiding or delaying the need for longer term care.

Supported Living (Accommodation Based):

Accommodation based supported living services for adults who require ongoing support to live independently, either within their own tenancy or shared accommodation

Outreach / Community Based Support (CQC Registered)

Regulated outreach and community based support services enabling individuals to live independently and participate in their communities.

Outreach / Community Based Support (Non CQC Registered)

Non regulated outreach and community based support services with a similar focus on independence, community participation and flexible, person centred support, where CQC registration is not required

Planning Information

Wokingham Borough Council will be holding two virtual market engagement events for adult care providers to introduce its new Care and Support Framework. The framework is due to go out to tender at the end of March 2026, with implementation planned from 1 November 2026. During the sessions, commissioners will outline the structure of the framework, explain the strategic person-centred priorities, and provide details of the bidding process. There will also be an opportunity for providers to ask questions. All service lots will be covered at both events, so providers only need to attend one session. The events will take place on: • 26 February 2026 • 27 February 2026 We kindly ask providers who wish to attend to express their interest and provide their contact details, along with the number of attendees, so that invitations can be issued. We look forward to your engagement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060edf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043173-2026
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
Open procedure
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WOKINGHAM
Postcode
RG40 1BN
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Emmbrook
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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