Planning

Community Based Care - Framework

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL

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11 Feb 2026 at 12:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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03 Feb 2026 at 14:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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02 Feb 2026 at 16:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

02 Feb 2026 at 12:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Shropshire Council is undertaking a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to explore procurement opportunities within the Community Based Care sector. This initiative is scheduled in Shrewsbury, under the services category, targeting health and social work services along with other community provisions. Key activities, such as the National Provider Event on 5 March 2026, online surveys, and forums, are planned to gather market insights. Currently in the planning stage, this process focuses on accommodating forthcoming changes under the Procurement Act 2023. Participating entities are encouraged to engage through various platforms to influence potential procurement routes and frameworks regarding accommodation-based and community-based support services.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, especially for providers of domiciliary and day care services across all age groups. With a gross value of £540 million, businesses specialising in health and social work, and those with a focus on community, social, and personal services, are well-suited to participate. Shropshire Council is evaluating models compliant with the new legal framework, creating opportunities for innovative solutions and partnerships. This engagement, under a light touch regime, represents a chance for providers to shape future service models and demonstrate market capacity and pricing strategies, fostering an environment conducive to sustainable growth and collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Based Care - Framework

Notice Description

THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION. THIS IS A MARKET ENGAGEMENT. Shropshire Council is currently conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to gather insights and feedback from potential suppliers operating within the market. The purpose of this engagement is to identify the types of solutions and functionalities available for the procurement of Community Based Care Services. This encompasses Domiciliary Care and Day care, and may, through further engagement, extend to additional areas of provision. The framework aims to consider the opportunity for implementing a comprehensive solution that covers provision for all age groups. The Council has an established procurement approach for domiciliary care through the 'Approved Provider List' (APL). Additionally, the FCA framework is in place for Learning Disabilities & Autism (LD&A). However, with the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023, the APL is no longer a viable option for procurement delivery. As a result, Shropshire Council is reviewing alternative models to ensure effective and compliant procurement of Community Based Care Services in the future. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1011877348

Planning Information

If you would like to participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement, we will have a range of opportunities: •National Provider Event –Thursday 5th March 2026 •National Online Provider Survey – This will be issued out to the market March 2026 (estimated) •Shropshire Online Residents Survey – May 2026 (Estimated) •Shropshire Provider Forum – March 2026 Further engagement opportunities may be added to the above list as the work progresses. Engagement will remain open for the duration of the pre-procurement development phase. The Council reserves the right to conclude or extend engagement activities as required. All requests to join the events should be direct to: asc.commissioning@shropshire.gov.uk Engagement process description The Preliminary Market Engagement will be delivered through the following activities: National Provider Event – An online event delivered via Microsoft Teams, open to national and local providers. The session will outline the Council’s current commissioning arrangements and seek market feedback on potential future procurement routes for accommodation‑based care services in Shropshire. Online provider survey – Following the provider event, an online questionnaire will be issued to gather more detailed feedback from the market. The survey will build on themes discussed during the event. Online residents survey – A survey open to Shropshire Council residents to gather views on the future commissioning and procurement of accommodation‑based care. Provider forum – Engagement through the existing quarterly Shropshire provider forum, where future procurement approaches will be included as a standing agenda item. Event details •Date: Thursday 5 March 2026 •Time: 2 – 4pm •Format: Online via Microsoft Teams Scope of the engagement The session will outline the Council’s current commissioning landscape for: •Accommodation Based Support, including care homes and supported living •Community Based Care, including domiciliary care, day opportunities and wider community based provision The event will provide an opportunity for providers to share views on service models, market capacity, pricing considerations and potential procurement routes. Important information Participation in this engagement is voluntary and does not form part of any formal procurement process. Participation, or non participation, will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement. Feedback gathered may be used to inform future commissioning and procurement documentation, in line with the Procurement Act 2023. A calendar invite with a Teams link and any supporting material, will be shared in due course. If you would like to be included in future communications relating to this engagement, please contact commissioning@shropshire.gov.uk. If you have already registered your interest, you do not need to contact us again. Attendance will be limited to a single person per organisation. We look forward to your involvement and to engaging with the national provider market as we shape future frameworks for care and support in Shropshire. Commissioning Team Shropshire Council Email: commissioning@shropshire.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061419
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012337-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£540,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 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
SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY3 8HQ
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG22 Shropshire
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Porthill
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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