Planning

Invitation to Virtual Market Engagement Events - Adult Care Framework

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Jan 2026 at 15:50

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council is initiating a procurement process for its new Care and Support Framework in the adult care industry, categorised under health and social work services. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a series of virtual market engagement events scheduled for 26 and 27 February 2026. These events aim to introduce potential bidders to the framework, which will officially go out to tender by the end of March 2026. The framework's implementation is set for 1 November 2026, covering services across Wokingham, United Kingdom. The tender follows a service procurement method, and interested parties are encouraged to express interest by 23 February 2026 to receive an invitation to participate in the events.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in adult care services. Companies focusing on strategic, person-centred care will be well-suited to compete for this framework, as the sessions will outline key priorities and the bidding process. Participation in the market engagement events will allow businesses to interact directly with Wokingham Borough Council commissioners, facilitating a deeper understanding of the procurement requirements and enhancing their chances of successful bidding. Furthermore, with the opportunity to engage in a multi-year contract that could extend well into the 2030s, this tender offers substantial potential for long-term business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Virtual Market Engagement Events - Adult Care Framework

Notice Description

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.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060edf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006780-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2026Today
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2030 4-5 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
WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Areej Shabaa
Contact Email
areej.shabaa@wokingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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