Planning

RCC-1587 HOMECARE SERVICES IN RUTLAND (OPEN FRAMEWORK)

RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 14:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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30 Apr 2026 at 09:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Rutland County Council is engaging in a public procurement process for the provision of Homecare Services in Rutland under the title "RCC-1587 HOMECARE SERVICES IN RUTLAND (OPEN FRAMEWORK)." This procurement is situated in the UKF22 region, with the buying organisation being Rutland County Council in collaboration with Welland Procurement as the procuring entity. The industry category is services, specifically focused on daycare services (CPV: 85312100). The current stage of the procurement is planning, with a soft market testing exercise scheduled. Interested businesses are encouraged to respond by 12:00 noon on 22nd May 2026, with contracts expected to commence on 1st January 2027. A future notice is anticipated by 1st July 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those operating within the daycare services sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the framework agreement is suitable for such entities. By engaging in this early market engagement exercise, businesses can influence the future provision of homecare services in Rutland, aligning the service with innovative care models. Firms with expertise in person-centred care and those capable of integrating services to enhance independence and safety for care recipients will find this opportunity aligned with their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RCC-1587 HOMECARE SERVICES IN RUTLAND (OPEN FRAMEWORK)

Notice Description

this is an early market engagement exercise for the following service: The overall aims of the Service are to enable people who need care to be as independent, active and safe as possible; to prevent, delay or reduce people's care needs, so far as possible; and to work in an integrated, person-centred way. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=57aaf13d-7644-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21

Planning Information

The soft market testing exercise is intended to allow interested organisations with appropriate experience to outline their views and ideas about the future provision of Homecare Services in Rutland. The Council will consider the responses received from this exercise to help inform the options appraisal and the decision-making process. Potential bidders will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to the soft market testing. Potential bidders must also note that a response to this soft market testing exercise does not guarantee an invitation to participate in this or any future procurement exercise that the Council may conduct. to respond to this opportunity please use the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=57aaf13d-7644-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 you will need to register with procontract to be able to download the survey and proposed specification. Once registered you can complete the questionnaire and upload this back to the portal. all responses to be in by 12 noon on 22nd May 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ef0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040066-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312100 - Daycare services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2033 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
RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
OAKHAM
Postcode
LE15 6HP
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Local Authority
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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