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title: "Provision of Generalist Homecare"
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# Provision of Generalist Homecare

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f47da933-1d45-4d05-ac3a-8d7e1c19837b

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## Summary

Gateshead Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Generalist Homecare" services. Classified under the industry category of health and social work services (CPV code 85000000), this procurement addresses the needs of various service user groups in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender was initiated in July 2024, with a procurement method of open procedure (above threshold) and concluded with an award announcement in December 2024. The services are set to commence in January 2025 and will run until January 2031. The Council has allocated a contract value of approximately £70.28 million to multiple suppliers including HALES GROUP LIMITED, The Human Support Group, and others.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large and SME organisations capable of providing comprehensive homecare services. The contract is well-suited for businesses specialising in elderly care, disability support, mental health services, palliative care, and end-of-life care. Firms with experience in delivering high-quality health and social work services and those looking to expand their presence in the North East market will find this contract beneficial. Furthermore, Gateshead Council’s decision to engage multiple suppliers indicates a steady demand for varied expertise and capacity, making it an attractive opportunity for diverse service providers.

## Notice

Provision of Generalist Home Care across all Service User groups, including but not limited to older people, individuals with learning and/or physical disabilities, mental health conditions, palliative care and end of life care funded by the Council. Tenders are only available to download from the NEPO Portal www.nepo.org (Proactis.com) Portal reference: DN709639

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f55e3283-36bb-4c3c-a86b-96575766b511 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 3 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,713,010 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,278,062 |
| 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 | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | BOOMERANG HEALTHCARE; CALDERDALE HOME CARE; CARE QUALITY SERVICES; COMFORT CALL; DALE CARE; DK HOMESUPPORT; HALES GROUP; PERFECT CARE; THE HUMAN SUPPORT GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2024 at 17:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f55e3283-36bb-4c3c-a86b-96575766b511
- 25 Jul 2024 at 13:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1162fa4-2456-4e54-b3be-b23dcdc3ad61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f55e3283-36bb-4c3c-a86b-96575766b511
  12th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1162fa4-2456-4e54-b3be-b23dcdc3ad61
  25th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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