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title: "Framework Agreement for the Supply of Home Care in Lancashire - RFQ 15144481"
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# Framework Agreement for the Supply of Home Care in Lancashire - RFQ 15144481

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74ab4d99-b65c-43c2-905f-07598d4a2e24

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a framework agreement for the supply of home care services in Lancashire, managed by Lancashire County Council. This tender, titled "Framework Agreement for the Supply of Home Care in Lancashire - RFQ 15144481", falls under the health and social work services category (CPV Code: 85000000). The tender is currently in the Award stage, with a contract value estimated between £220 million and £300 million. The original tender publication date was 9 December 2016, and the closing date for submissions has been extended to 24 February 2017. The services are intended for various care needs, including those of older people, individuals with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and mental health needs, in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have the capacity to deliver home care services. Companies engaged in providing complex care packages or services tailored for young people may also find fitting opportunities within this framework. Participation in this procurement could facilitate business growth and expansion for organisations that are well-aligned with the contract specifications and operational requirements detailed in the invitation to tender.

## Notice

Home care is care and support delivered to people living in single household accommodation that is owned or occupied by the person receiving care and support, and that occupation is entirely independent of the care and support arrangements (which remain at all times a visiting arrangement). The scope of this framework will include the supply of Home Care in Lancashire to: Older People and People with Physical Disabilities; People with Learning Disabilities/Autism; People with Mental Health Needs. The following service provision may fall within the scope of this Framework Agreement at a future point during its lifetime: Complex Care Packages, and Young People's Services. Tenderers are advised to refer to the invitation to tender document for further details regarding the scope of the framework and the evaluation criteria. Please see additional text below regarding 'Tenderer Briefing' Sessions. Additional information: PLEASE NOTE THIS OPPORTUNITY HAS BEEN EXTENDED - CLOSING DATE NOW 24TH FEBRUARY 2017. Please note the contract value will between the range of PS220,000,000 and PS300,000,000. Tenderer Briefings: Please use the link above to register for the Tenderer Briefings concerning the Lancashire Homecare Procurement Process. There are limited places, therefore only one person per organisation will be allocated a place. Tenderers will receive a confirmation email for their reservation and full details of the programme, together with a location map and directions to get you to the venue.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a4d9fe3-fb7a-48e8-8871-d31b70bcd3cd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2017 - 12 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | 51 VARIOUS SUPPLIERS - PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SPREADSHEET; VARIOUS SUPPLIERS - PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SPREADSHEET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2017 at 11:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a4d9fe3-fb7a-48e8-8871-d31b70bcd3cd
- 20 Nov 2017 at 12:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a4d9fe3-fb7a-48e8-8871-d31b70bcd3cd
- 13 Feb 2017 at 15:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3928c47d-2b81-4ff0-bcf5-bedf15b7c7ea
- 4 Jan 2017 at 08:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3928c47d-2b81-4ff0-bcf5-bedf15b7c7ea
- 9 Dec 2016 at 14:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3928c47d-2b81-4ff0-bcf5-bedf15b7c7ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a4d9fe3-fb7a-48e8-8871-d31b70bcd3cd
  20th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3928c47d-2b81-4ff0-bcf5-bedf15b7c7ea
  13th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41137&e=e
  To apply, please select this link
- https://lccsecure.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/delegate/conferenceDetails.asp?eid=4883
  Please use this link to register for the Tenderer Briefings concerning the Lancashire Homecare Procurement Process:
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/85941cd2-be26-4811-aa50-1dbff11570a2
  list of providers
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3cd27cd2-5ce8-4f31-af43-2db14407b82e
  Successful suppliers

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