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title: "AQP Domiciliary Care Services for Adults, Children & Young People in Northamptonshire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ee26"
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# AQP Domiciliary Care Services for Adults, Children & Young People in Northamptonshire

Buyer: NHS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ICB  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ee26

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## Summary

The NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has finalised the awarding of contracts for "AQP Domiciliary Care Services for Adults, Children & Young People in Northamptonshire". The procurement process under the open procedure focused on the service category of health services in the Northamptonshire region, particularly in the UKF24 area. The process, completed as of 19th August 2025, saw the awarding of 46 contracts across two lots designed to service adults and children with continuing healthcare needs. The contracts provide options to extend for an additional two years beyond their current terms, starting from 15th April 2025.

This procurement provides substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in domiciliary care services, both for adults and children. Organisations with capabilities in personal, nursing, and social care, including domestic tasks, medication assistance, and complex clinical interventions, will find this engagement fruitful. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) form a significant portion of suppliers, benefiting from their flexibility and local presence. The open procurement method ensures an inclusive bidding environment, encouraging a wide range of qualified providers to offer their expertise and expand their service footprints in the healthcare sector. This tender particularly suits those looking to establish or enhance their market position within Northamptonshire's healthcare services.

## Notice

NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) ("the Authority") has awarded 46 contracts to deliver Domiciliary Care Services for Adults and Children and Young People (CYP) under an NHS Standard Contract (Shorter Form) (in 2 Lots). The term 'Domiciliary Care' is being used to describe care and support services delivered to an individual in their own home including 24-hr support services. It also includes delegated healthcare tasks that require oversight of a qualified nurse and end of life care.

36 providers have been accredited onto the Any Qualified Provider (AQP) list for Lot 1 - Domiciliary Care and Support for Adults, and 10 providers have been accredited to Lot 2 - Domiciliary Care and Support for Children and Young People.

Lot 1 supports domiciliary care services for Adults aged 18 and over with continuing healthcare needs and who have been assessed as eligible to receive continuing healthcare. 

Lot 2 supports domiciliary care services for CYP aged 0-18. Care and support needs will be identified and commissioned as a Care Package, and the Provider will be expected to meet each child or young person's care needs.

### Lot Information

D. Technical Questions - Lot 1: Adults

36 providers have been accredited onto the Any Qualified Provider (AQP) list for Lot 1 - Domiciliary Care and Support for Adults. Lot 1 supports domiciliary care services for Adults aged 18 and over with continuing healthcare needs and who have been assessed as eligible to receive continuing healthcare.

Options: Option to extend the contract for a further two (2) years.

E. Technical Questions - Lot 2: CYP

10 providers have been accredited to Lot 2 - Domiciliary Care and Support for Children and Young People. Lot 2 supports domiciliary care services for CYP aged 0-18. Care and support needs will be identified and commissioned as a Care Package, and the Provider will be expected to meet each child or young person's care needs.

Options: Option to extend the contract for a further two (2) years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049766-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | £1 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ICB |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN3 6BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Wicksteed |
| Westminster constituency | Kettering |
| Delivery location | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 36 |
| Supplier names | 3BN CARE; A CLASS CARE; ACTION 2 CARE; AITOP HEALTHCARE; ALPHA IMPERIAL; APOLLO HOME HEALTHCARE; ASHVIC 24/7 QUALITY CARE SERVICES; AUTHENTIC KARE; BEDFORDSHIRE SUPPORTED HOUSING; CAREDOM HEALTHCARE; CHERRY CARE SERVICES; COMPASSION FIRST CARE; COMPLETE CARE AMEGREEN; CONCEPT CARE SOLUTIONS; CREATIVE CARE; EJC GROUP; EMPATHY CARE24; EMPOWERING U HEALTHCARE; HH CARE; INTEGRAL CARE SOLUTIONS; INTEGRATIVE SUPPORTED LIVING CARE; INTERPID CARE AND SUPPORT; JAAN SERVICES; LIFESPRINGS CARE SERVICES; MEGA RESOURCES; OPTIONS HEALTHCARE SERVICES; PARATUS PARTNERS; PASSION CARE STAFFING; PEARTREE1LTD; PERSONALISED 4 AUTISM; PHEMACARE; PHOENIX ALL CARE; PRECIOUS HOPE HEALTH AND CARE HOME; SUGARMAN HEALTH AND WELL BEING; TH HOMELY CARE SERVICES; UNIVERSAL CARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2025 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049766-2025
- 9 Aug 2023 at 08:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023180-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/
- https://www.icnorthamptonshire.org.uk/icb

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