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title: "Dorset Care Framework"
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buyer: "DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-03-22"
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# Dorset Care Framework

Buyer: DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3de123d9-0a82-45b3-a102-1d1f793a9454

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## Summary

The Dorset County Council is currently conducting an open tender process for the "Dorset Care Framework," which focuses on providing care and support services at home for older people, and adults with physical disabilities and mental health problems. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category with a substantial estimated value of £500 million. The tender was published on 22nd March 2017, and bids must be submitted by 19th May 2017. The services will be delivered primarily in the South West region of England, with a contract period set to commence on 1st December 2017, running until 30th November 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the care and support sector, particularly those specialising in domiciliary care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the framework aims to foster innovative community solutions. Companies offering home care services and those with expertise in supporting individuals with disabilities and mental health challenges would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, potentially increasing their market presence and contributing to community wellbeing.

## Notice

Dorset Care Framework:- Care and Support at Home Services (Domiciliary Care for Older People, Adults with Physical Disabilities and Mental health problems) - Segment 1. Additional information: Community Innovation Care and Support in a Care Home with or without Nursing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6dcb426-6725-448a-9d80-c5f7b8e128a7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2017 at 10:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6dcb426-6725-448a-9d80-c5f7b8e128a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6dcb426-6725-448a-9d80-c5f7b8e128a7
  22nd March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dorsetforyou.com/

## Provenance

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