Planning

Domiciliary Care

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 14:25

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Carmarthenshire County Council is planning a procurement process for domiciliary care services, with a focus on health and social work services under the industry category code CPV 85000000. The procurement process, currently at the planning stage, is situated in Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom (region UKL14), with services scheduled to commence on 10th January 2027 and to potentially extend over a period of up to six years until 9th January 2033. The total contract value is projected to be £84,000,000, inclusive of a framework agreement. An expected notice date for further details is set for 16th July 2026. This procurement adheres to the light touch regime specified under UK legal regulations, offering substantial business opportunities.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within domiciliary care and health services to secure a long-term contract, fostering business growth within the Welsh region. The contract's provisions ensure accessibility for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), allowing diverse businesses to compete. Given the substantial financial scope and framework agreement, organisations with a robust delivery mechanism in health-related services will find this tender beneficial for engagement and expansion in the public sector. Interested parties should prepare to engage with the Carmarthenshire County Council's procurement team to explore potential collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Domiciliary Care

Notice Description

Domiciliary Care services in Carmarthenshire. This UK1 supersedes Pipeline Notice MAY514005 published on 19th May 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a1d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048107-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

85000000 - Health and social work 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 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Jan 2027 - 9 Jan 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
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1JP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales
Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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