Planning

Provision of Home Care Support 2027

EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

10 Jun 2026 at 15:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is planning a procurement process under the "planning" stage to commission home care support services starting from April 2027. This procurement aims to redesign and replace current home care, reablement, and associated services in the East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom, to establish a sustainable, high-quality system of care. The procurement falls under the industry category of health and social work services, and involves a total estimated contract value of £300 million. A market engagement event is scheduled to take place in Goole on 23 June 2026, with a deadline to express interest by 19 June 2026. This initiative responds to the statutory requirements under the Care Act 2014 and various other legislative frameworks to ensure timely and effective care delivery.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in health and social care provision. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and organisations within the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sectors are encouraged to participate, as the procurement envisions a neighbourhood-based service model with a lead provider and additional locality providers. Firms that can offer integrated services, such as reablement and hospital discharge capabilities, and those that excel in outcomes-focused care rather than traditional task-based models, will be well-positioned for success. The proposed model aims to improve financial stability for providers through standardised core rates and uplifted allowances for rural service delivery, making it appealing for businesses looking to expand their operations in the health and social care sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Home Care Support 2027

Notice Description

East Riding of Yorkshire Council will be holding a Market Engagement event to commission home care, reablement, and associated services from April 2027. This will replace and redesign existing arrangements to ensure a sustainable, high-quality and outcome-focused system of care. East Riding of Yorkshire Council has a statutory duty, under the Care Act 2014, to provide home care services for residents with assessed eligible needs, in order to enable them to remain safe and independent in their own homes for longer, reducing or delaying the need for more formal health and social care services. This procurement is required to ensure the Council can continue to meet these statutory responsibilities while addressing increasing demand, market pressures and system inefficiencies. The procurement will establish a contract for the delivery of home care services, reablement, recovery-focused support, hospital discharge, crisis response services, and care delivery within extra care housing schemes. The aim is to deliver a sustainable and high-performing local home care market while improving the timeliness of access to care, including support for hospital discharge. A key objective is to move away from traditional time-and-task care models towards a more outcomes-based approach. The Council also intends to strengthen integration between health, social care, and community services, and to reduce reliance on long-term care through more effective use of reablement. In addition, the procurement will enhance provider accountability, quality, and performance management, while ensuring value for money and overall financial sustainability. The Council intends to introduce a neighbourhood-based service model. This will consist of a Lead Provider in each locality, responsible for delivering a significant proportion of care, supported by a small number of additional locality providers to maintain capacity and diversity within the market. This market engagement will cover this supplementary locality framework. Services will be delivered in an integrated way, bringing together home care, reablement, hospital discharge pathways, and crisis or "new to care" support. Care will be allocated through planned arrangements rather than reactive spot purchasing, improving predictability and coordination. The model will also include block-commissioned reablement capacity to ensure services can respond quickly when needed. It will be integrated with community health services, the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, and extra care housing provision. Trusted assessor models will be introduced to streamline and speed up access to care. Overall, this approach is designed to reduce fragmentation, improve coordination, and deliver better outcomes for service users. A standardised core rate will apply across most areas, with additional uplifts available where necessary for rural delivery. In certain areas, such as rural locations including the Wolds and for reablement services, a block contracting approach will be used. This model is intended to provide greater financial stability for providers, support workforce planning and investment, and reduce inefficiencies such as excessive travel and fragmented care packages. This procurement is being undertaken in line with a range of statutory and regulatory requirements. These include the Care Act 2014, the Health and Care Act 2022, which promotes integrated care delivery with NHS partners, the Hospital Discharge Guidance, including the "Home First" approach, which emphasises timely discharge from hospital and will also comply with the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring that the process is transparent, proportionate, and focused on delivering value. In addition, the Council will meet its obligations under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 by considering wider social, economic, and environmental benefits. The approach will also support local corporate priorities, such as protecting vulnerable residents, strengthening communities, and contributing to economic growth. Expected Outcomes The reprocured service is expected to deliver reduced waiting times and improved access to care, alongside increased use and effectiveness of reablement services. It aims to reduce demand for hospital and residential care while improving continuity and coordination of support. The new model will also create a financially sustainable and more resilient provider market, ultimately leading to improved outcomes and greater independence for residents. This procurement represents a transformational redesign of the home care system in the East Riding of Yorkshire. It responds to clear evidence that current arrangements are fragmented and under pressure, while ensuring the Council continues to meet its statutory duties under the Care Act 2014. By adopting a neighbourhood-based, integrated, and outcomes-focused model, the Council aims to establish a more efficient, sustainable, and responsive system that improves outcomes for residents and supports long-term resilience across the health and care system.

Planning Information

In person session at Goole – location address to be given on registration 23 June 2026 prompt start at 9.30 - 12.00 (arrive from 9.15) Due to the room size only one (1) representative from each provider will be able to attend, to facilitate wider discussion and engagement for all participants. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. All providers who wish to attend would need to express their interest by 17:00 on Friday 19 June 2026. To secure your place please email commissioning.team@eastriding.gov.uk and confirm: • Your organisation name • Name, position and email address • If you need any accessibility support, please let us know the details so we can support you appropriately Please note we will be unable to admit any attendees who have not booked their place in advance of the event. If you are unable to attend, you may request a copy of the slides via the email address above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b23e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054916-2026
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2034 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
EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEVERLEY
Postcode
HU17 9BA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Beverley and Holderness

Further Information

Notice Documents

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