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title: "Framework Agreement for Provision of Domiciliary Care and Homecare for Working Age Adults with Complex Needs - AWARD"
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# Framework Agreement for Provision of Domiciliary Care and Homecare for Working Age Adults with Complex Needs - AWARD

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be77a12f-7a19-4542-ba4f-d31a1c720904

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Bedford Borough Council seeking to award a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Domiciliary Care and Homecare for Working Age Adults with Complex Needs. The total value of this contract is estimated at £12,000,000 and falls under the Health and Social Work Services category. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the awards process already completed and the contract effective from 11th April 2022 through to 10th April 2026. The tender period ended on 4th January 2022, and services will be delivered primarily in the East of England, specifically Bedfordshire.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the social care sector, particularly those specialising in domiciliary care services. Companies that can provide general care as well as tailored support for working-age adults with complex needs will be particularly well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an advantageous opportunity due to the potential to service various lots within the framework, allowing for targeted service delivery in different zones across Bedford.

## Notice

Bedford Borough Council ('the Council') is seeking suppliers for the provision of general domiciliary care services to adult social care clients and homecare for working age adults with complex needs. More specifically, a Framework will allow for the Council and individuals with Direct Payments to purchase packages of care on a spot basis in line with the call-off arrangements described within this ITT Pack. The contract opportunity is offered to the market in the following lots: o Lot 1 - Adults General Domiciliary Care Services for Zone 1, o Lot 2 - Adults General Domiciliary Care Services for Zone 2, o Lot 3 - Adults General Domiciliary Care Services for Zone 3, o Lot 4 - Working Age Adults with Complex Needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52663f24-3a0c-462e-97e8-2b0879c47eab |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2022 - 10 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 20 |
| Supplier names | APT CARE; ASSURED CARE SERVICES; BEDFORDSHIRE SUPPORTED HOUSING; BETTER HEALTHCARE SERVICES; BROOKS HEALTH AND CARE; FIRSTCARE (GB; HANDS IN HARMONY HOME CARE SERVICES; HELPERS HOMECARE; KITEC HEALTHCARE SERVICES; KS CARE; LINE OF SIGHT CARE; MAYFAIR HOMECARE; MEGA RESOURCES; PEOPLES CHOICE; QUALITY SUPPORT SOLUTIONS; SAGE CARE; SAHARA COMMUNITY CARE; SWIVEL HEALTHCARE; WILSONPARKER LTD T/A AVAILL; ZACH'S CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2022 at 12:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52663f24-3a0c-462e-97e8-2b0879c47eab
- 28 Apr 2022 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52663f24-3a0c-462e-97e8-2b0879c47eab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52663f24-3a0c-462e-97e8-2b0879c47eab
  3rd August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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