Planning

Home Care Framework

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST

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Planning

29 May 2026 at 10:50

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "Home Care Framework." This initiative focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centred domiciliary care services to adults within their own homes. The services, which cover personal care, medication assistance, meal preparation, and daily living tasks, aim to promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing. Planned for a framework agreement, the contract is valued at £9,000,000 gross (£7,500,000 net) and the procurement falls within the "services" category, specifically targeting social work and related services. The contract period is set from 1st April 2027 to 1st April 2030, with regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC to UKK, involved in the delivery. A future notice date is scheduled for 1st June 2026, offering potential bidders adequate time to prepare.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in home care services, especially those that can provide flexible, outcome-focused support in compliance with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards and safeguarding requirements. With the framework providing a reliable pipeline of work across multiple regions, companies that prioritise culturally appropriate care and have a track record of meeting workforce regulations are well-suited to benefit from this contract. It offers a strategic opportunity for growth and expansion, particularly for businesses aiming to scale their operations within varied locations in the UK by partnering with a public authority at the sub-central government level, like the London Borough of Waltham Forest.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Home Care Framework

Notice Description

Provision of high quality, person centred domiciliary care to adults in their own homes. The framework will enable the Council to commission flexible, outcome-focused support that promotes independence, dignity, and wellbeing. Services include assistance with personal care, medication, meal preparation, and daily living tasks, delivered in line with assessed needs and care plans. Providers must comply with CQC standards, safeguarding requirements, and workforce regulations, ensuring timely, reliable, and culturally appropriate care.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a8ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050760-2026
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
Not specified
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
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALTHAMSTOW
Postcode
E17 4JF
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

Further Information

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