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CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF CARE ACT REVIEWS SERVICES

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2026 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Contract for the Provision of Care Act Reviews Services" was carried out by Oxfordshire County Council, a public authority in sub-central government. The contract was tagged under the health and social work services industry category and is located in the UKJ14 region of Oxford, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 16th January 2026. The service aims to conduct around 760 care home reviews to satisfy statutory requirements, and the contract period extends until 23rd April 2026. The procurement method employed was direct, labelled as "below threshold - without competition", under a specialised light-touch regime.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those capable of performing comprehensive care reviews. Flex360 Limited, a large enterprise, was awarded the contract, indicating the potential scale and expertise required. The contract's value amounts to £273,600, suggesting a lucrative opportunity for businesses that can deliver within the specified timeframe and adhere to statutory guidelines. Organisations that have experience with similar services and can efficiently manage care reviews would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF CARE ACT REVIEWS SERVICES

Notice Description

To deliver approximately 760 care home reviews in order to meet with statutory requirements for annual reviews.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011789-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£273,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2026 - 23 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alice Leung
Contact Email
alice.leung@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 111

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLEX360

Further Information

Notice Documents

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