Tender

Domiciliary Care and Wellbeing Service - Locality 2

THURROCK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

11 May 2026 at 14:41

Planning

16 Apr 2026 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council has announced a tender for the provision of "Domiciliary Care and Wellbeing Service - Locality 2" aimed at supporting adults under the Care Act 2014 to live independently. Situated in the regions of Aveley, South Ockendon, and Purfleet, the project calls for flexible, high-quality services with a gross value of £24,907,500. Classified under the "Social services" category, this procurement is currently at the tender stage, employing a Competitive Flexible procedure. Key stages include a complete Invitation to Participate by 5th June 2026, followed by an Invitation to Tender for shortlisted suppliers. The procurement, supported by a legal framework under the UKPGA 2023/54, has its award period ending on 17th September 2026. The contract is set to begin on 1st November 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2035.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for service providers in the social services sector, especially those familiar with or capable of adapting to domiciliary care models. Companies that excel in mobilisation, flexibility of care, social value commitments, and workforce recruitment are well-positioned to compete. The tender is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs seeking to enhance their presence in the social care market. With its emphasis on responsive, user-centric services and a procurement strategy that invites market engagement and innovative solutions, this opportunity is ideal for businesses aiming to collaborate closely with public authorities to improve community well-being.

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Notice Title

Domiciliary Care and Wellbeing Service - Locality 2

Notice Description

Thurrock Council delivers domiciliary care and wellbeing services through a locality-based model. As part of this approach, the Council is seeking a provider to deliver Domiciliary Care and Wellbeing Services in Locality 2, covering Aveley, South Ockendon and Purfleet (ASOP). The successful provider will support adults eligible under the Care Act 2014 to live independently at home through flexible, high-quality services. Further information can be found in the tender documentation.

Planning Information

Further information, including how to register your attendance, is available at the following link. Requests to participate must be received by 12 noon on 27 April. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1683

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0683df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043120-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

85320000 - Social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,756,250 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,756,250 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
5 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2034-04-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
TLH32 Thurrock

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

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