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Strategic Lead Provider Services - Reablement

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

02 Jun 2026 at 09:59

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

22 May 2026 at 08:57

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

23 Feb 2026 at 15:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Strategic Lead Provider Services - Reablement," targeting the social work and related services industry category. This procurement aims to facilitate reablement services, which help individuals regain independence after hospital discharge or illness, throughout Hertfordshire. The planned contract is anticipated to commence on 1st April 2027 and end on 31st March 2030, with a potential extension to 2032. The process involves the delivery of services under a light-touch regime and will be divided into 11 lots, with a total estimated contract value of £41,525,575. Interested parties are advised that a future notice will be published by 8th September 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social care or health services, particularly those that can provide comprehensive reablement support. Ideal candidates include organisations capable of implementing person-centred care, focused on promoting independence and working closely with health professionals to deliver goal-based outcomes. Given the contract’s division into multiple lots, there may be opportunities for both small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger providers to participate. Moreover, businesses that can effectively utilise digital tools, like the Council's Reablement app, to track progress and set goals will likely have an advantage in delivering the required services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Lead Provider Services - Reablement

Notice Description

Reablement is a short-term, intensive, person-centred service designed to help people regain or develop the skills and confidence needed to live independently. It focuses on doing with people rather than for them, supporting recovery after illness, hospital discharge, or a period of increased need. The service is typically provided for up to six weeks and is non-chargeable, with a strong emphasis on: - Promoting independence and reducing long-term reliance on care - Supporting people to learn or relearn daily living skills - Delivering goal-based, outcomes-focused support with regular reviews - Working closely with health professionals to support recovery and rehabilitation - Planning early for exit from the service, either to independence or ongoing support where needed Where individuals are assessed as having ongoing needs, they are stepped down into the Council's Support at Home services. This contract will be split into 11 lots. The Lead Provider is responsible for delivering all Reablement care in that area. Providers on this service will be expected to use the Council's Reablement app to set goals and record progress.

Planning Information

The Council is carrying out PME in relation to this project. The Council will consider the feedback received to help inform the Council’s options, requirements and further decision making. For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process and the Council is not committing, at this stage, to carrying out such a process. Participation or non-participation in the PME shall not prevent any supplier participating in a potential future procurement, nor is it intended that any information supplied as part of the PME shall place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process. Participation in the PME will be at each organisation’s own cost. No expense in responding to this PME will be reimbursed by the Council. To access the PME documentation please visit the Council’s e-tendering system Supply Hertfordshire, run by Intend at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire and follow the on-screen guidance. To participate in this PME, organisations must return their completed Supplier Questionnaire (Appendix A of the PME Document), together with any supporting documents, through the Correspondence area of this project by the return deadline of 12.00 Noon on 9th March 2026, as per the PME documentation and e-tendering system. Supplier Questionnaires received after the deadline may not be reviewed at the Council’s sole discretion. Please make sure that you have submitted your Supplier Questionnaire following the instructions within the PME documentation and e-tendering system. The Council will not be held accountable for any errors made by an organisation in submitting their Supplier Questionnaire. If you are experiencing problems with the Supply Hertfordshire website, In-Tend offer a help section which includes a dedicated UK support desk which can be contacted via email: support@in-tend.co.uk or Telephone: +44 1144070065 for any website/technical questions, Monday to Friday, 8:30-17:00.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051777-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,525,575 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY 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
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 2FQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Symonds Green
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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