--- title: "Reopening the Home Care Support Framework (Flexible Framework)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3e6a7274-b4a4-40ef-8868-3fdf0ac6742a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e6a7274-b4a4-40ef-8868-3fdf0ac6742a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e6a7274-b4a4-40ef-8868-3fdf0ac6742a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e6a7274-b4a4-40ef-8868-3fdf0ac6742a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-11-17" --- # Reopening the Home Care Support Framework (Flexible Framework) Buyer: BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e6a7274-b4a4-40ef-8868-3fdf0ac6742a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e6a7274-b4a4-40ef-8868-3fdf0ac6742a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e6a7274-b4a4-40ef-8868-3fdf0ac6742a.json) ## Summary Bracknell Forest Borough Council is at the tender stage of reopening its Home Care Support Framework, a procurement process primarily focused on social work and related services, classified under CPV code 85300000. This process is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can deliver the required services within the designated South East region of the United Kingdom. The framework aims to support individuals aged 18 and over who meet specific care eligibility criteria, with services commencing from 5th January 2026 and lasting until the 30th of September 2027. Applications for this open procedure must be submitted by 15th December 2025. The reopening of this framework offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in regulated home care services, especially those well-versed in handling complex care needs. It allows for flexibility in joining the framework, enabling providers to bid for various care packages once part of it. The framework's estimated value from 2026 to 2027 is around £250,000, subject to demand, representing a substantial prospect for service providers looking to expand their operations within the care sector. Given its structure as a fixed rate framework, businesses that excel in delivering high-quality care services stand a better chance of success in this competitive process. ## Notice Bracknell Forest Council is reopening the Home Care Framework. The Council is inviting applicants to join the Framework for the provision of home care services. The Framework is used by the Council as a means to advertise, tender and award 'call-off agreements' for services that have common characteristics e.g. packages of care. The original framework commenced in April 2022. The framework could be reopened at the Council's discretion. The expiry of the framework term is 30 September 2027. Successful tenderers are anticipated to enter the Framework from January 2026. Once admitted to the Framework, Providers will be able to bid for any packages that are offered to Framework Providers where they are able to meet the Council's requirements. This will be a fixed rate framework. The estimated value of new packages to be awarded via the Framework from January 2026 until the expiry (30th September 2027) is estimated to be in the region of PS250K. This is an anticipated value that is subject to demand and could increase dependant on service requirements. Please note that being awarded a place on the Framework does not guarantee any volume of work. The service is intended to support individuals aged 18+ who live within Bracknell Forest and meet the eligibility threshold for care and support as set out in the Care and Support (Eligibility Criteria) Regulations 2014 for the Care Act 2014. Individuals will have a range of care needs, including complex and challenging behaviours. The service includes activities such as personal care, discharge to assess and supports the reablement of individuals following hospital admission. Although provision is for 18+ this specific service is primarily and foremost a regulated activity for the 65+, delivered by CQC registered providers. Support to individuals with Learning Disabilities (referred to as 'Supported Living' in Bracknell Forest), is provided through a set of separate market arrangements and so is not in scope for this tender. The Council is making use of the allowances of the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations allowing for the procurement procedures to be run in a way that does not conform to standard procedures so long as the principles of transparency and equal treatment are maintained. Additional information: Organisations must register their interest on the South East Business Portal https://sebp.due-north.com in order to receive any changes or notifications issued by the Council during this tender process. The Council will not be held responsible for lack of communication to any organisation which does not register their interest. Clarification questions must be sent via messaging on the South East Business Portal site. The Council reserves the right not to award the contract in whole or in part, to cancel or amend the tender process and does not bind itself to accept any tender. The Council shall not be liable under any circumstances for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by any bidder or prospective bidder in responding to this notice or in taking part in this procurement process. https://procontract.due-north.com Associated tender documents are found at the above website. The Reference number for this procurement is DN792685 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7b6febf-26a0-4086-a843-9dd65094a227 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | 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 | BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BRACKNELL | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG12 1JD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East | | Local authority | Bracknell Forest | | Electoral ward | Town Centre & The Parks | | Westminster constituency | Bracknell | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 17 Nov 2025 at 15:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7b6febf-26a0-4086-a843-9dd65094a227 - 13 Sep 2021 at 13:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b176ffc-de06-404c-9d02-743b3d328c1a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7b6febf-26a0-4086-a843-9dd65094a227 17th November 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b176ffc-de06-404c-9d02-743b3d328c1a 13th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com - https://sebp.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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