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Framework Agreement for the Provision of Homecare Services

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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22 May 2026 at 08:08

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is currently in the planning stage for a selective tender process involving a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Homecare Services. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting residential nursing care services. With an estimated gross value of £70 million, the procurement process aims to establish plans starting on 1st August 2027 and ending by 31st July 2031. The process applies the light touch regime and adheres to the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54. This planned tender is crucial for businesses located in Northampton, UKF24 region, keen on engaging in public authority contracts of sub-central government.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the residential nursing care services sector, particularly those experienced with awards under framework agreements. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive homecare services could find lucrative engagements here. Given the large contract value and the selective procurement method ensuring competitive bids, businesses with a solid track record in delivering quality care for local councils will likely be well-suited to compete effectively. Furthermore, engaging in this long-term Framework Agreement could establish a sustained income stream for businesses adept in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Homecare Services

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Homecare Services for West Northamptonshire Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a044
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047501-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85144100 - Residential nursing care services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2031 4-5 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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