Tender

Tender for the Provision of Hounslow Adult Home Care Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW

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Tender

01 Jun 2026 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hounslow has initiated an open tender process for the "Provision of Hounslow Adult Home Care Service," targeting the health and social work services industry category. This procurement is geared towards supporting its diverse and growing community in west London, under the jurisdiction of a sub-central government public authority. The tender process began on 1 June 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 18 June 2026 and tender submissions closing on 1 July 2026. The contract period is expected to commence on 1 November 2026 and extend until 31 October 2031, with a potential maximum extension to 1 November 2034. The estimated contract value is £232,000,000, with provisions for home care services primarily aimed at enabling the borough's residents to live independently and with greater support.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the health and social work sectors, particularly those with capabilities in adult home care services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for widespread participation. Businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality social care services, especially those capable of managing non-complex conditions and promoting community-based support, would likely find this tender beneficial for growth and portfolio expansion. The engagement promises a lengthy contract duration with renewal options, providing stability and an enduring market presence for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Tender for the Provision of Hounslow Adult Home Care Service

Notice Description

The London Borough of Hounslow is a diverse and growing community in west London, with residents speaking over 188 different languages. Our population is increasing and living longer, which, combined with rising levels of long-term conditions and dementia, means demand for adult social care is both growing and becoming more complex. The provision of home care for residents of 18 years of age and over, with noncomplex conditions and who are ordinarily resident in the London Borough of Hounslow (LBH). The home care service is being jointly commissioned by the Authority and West and North London ICB. The core purpose of the home care service is to enable people to live more independent and healthier lives by giving them greater choice and control over their care and support options, maximising their social support systems and strengthening support in the community.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 8 years - 5+3 (1+1+1)

Renewal: 8 years contract - 5+3 (1+1+1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051435-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£232,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£232,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2033-01-03

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOUNSLOW, LONDON
Postcode
TW3 3EB
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Hounslow
Electoral Ward
Hounslow West
Westminster Constituency
Feltham and Heston

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