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title: "Open Framework for the Provision of Homecare Services"
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# Open Framework for the Provision of Homecare Services

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041e2c

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## Summary

Cumberland Council is overseeing an open framework agreement for the provision of homecare services across the Cumberland region, with the process guided by Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The framework is divided into two main lots: Standard Homecare Services and Bespoke/Non-Standard Homecare Services. The procurement process is conducted using the open procedure and allows for new applications roughly every six months, providing flexibility in future openings based on market need. The estimated framework value starts at £128.144 million for the initial four years, possibly extending to £213.038 million, factoring in two optional one-year extensions. This initiative is currently at the award stage with completed contracts signed in April 2024. Critical upcoming milestones include the next application review periods, as outlined in the latest tender update dated 14th October 2025.

The framework offers substantial growth opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the health and social work services industry, focusing on homecare delivery in alignment with Cumberland Council's standards. A collaborative approach with NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is anticipated, potentially increasing supplier opportunities. Businesses with robust CQC ratings and a local presence in Cumberland are ideally positioned to leverage this framework for sustained market entry. Moreover, the emphasis on paying the Real Living Wage and delivering social value further encourages high-quality service from participating vendors, promoting long-term stability and engagement in the local care sector market.

## Notice

Framework Awards to the Framework for the Provision of Homecare services for Cumberland. https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/framework-homecare

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Standard Homecare Services

All award criteria are stated in the procurement documents only. Lot 1 will make up the majority of Homecare commissioned, during the first few years. Homecare Packages will be advertised via a method set by the Council and awarded under Lot 1 using the following approach: The Council will advertise to all Framework Providers (where Providers indicate they wish to deliver). Providers will submit offers. Offers will be reviewed and awarded based on Customer choice or by the ranking as set out in the contract terms. Accepted offers will become individual call offs/instructions (currently known as "Service Agreements" or "SPOs").

Renewal: The Council proposes to enter in to the Framework Agreement for an initial period of 48 months with the successful providers. There are TWO optional extensions available of up to 12 months each. The maximum length of the Framework Agreement, including the optional extensions is 72 months. These optional extensions are at the complete discretion of the Council. The end date of 31st March 2030 includes the two optional extensions. If these extensions are not used, the Framework will end on 31st March 2028.

Lot 2 - Bespoke/Non Standard Homecare Services

All award criteria are stated in the procurement documents only. Lot 2 will be used to commission Homecare where there is an identified need to do things differently or to meet a specific need or demand that cannot be met via Lot 1. Work under Lot 2 will be awarded via mini-competition where Providers will be invited to tender via The Chest.

Renewal: The Council proposes to enter in to the Framework Agreement for an initial period of 48 months with the successful providers. There are TWO optional extensions available of up to 12 months each. The maximum length of the Framework Agreement, including the optional extensions is 72 months. These optional extensions are at the complete discretion of the Council. The end date of 31st March 2030 includes the two optional extensions. If these extensions are not used, the Framework will end on 31st March 2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065095-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2030 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £213,038,000 |
| Lots value | £213,038,000 |
| 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 | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 37 |
| Supplier names | 121 CARE AGENCY; AMICABLE CARE; AXIS CARE GROUP; BEACON HOME CARE CARLISLE; BEECHWOOD HOMECARE LTD T/A BLUEBIRD CARE CARLISLE; BELLCARE DOMICILARY CARE SERVICES; BLUE OCEAN SERVICES; BROWN GLASS; CARE PILOT; CEL HOMECARE; CERA CARE OPERATIONS; COMBE DOMICILIARY CARE; CSG HEALTHCARE; CYNCARE HEALTH; EDEN COUNTRY CARE; EDEN VIEW CARE SERVICES AND RESPONSE; ELITE CARE AND COMFORT; ENERST CARE; ESK CARE; ESTEEM CARE; HOLISTIC CARE 4U; JEMCARE CARE AGENCY; LAKELAND CARE & SUPPORT; LIVINGWAYS CARE SERVICES; LUMINARY CARE; MANU INTEGRITY SERVICES; MIDCO CARE; MKADESH HEALTHCARE; NASYA HEALTH; PROFAD CARE AGENCY; RALLE HEALTH; S & N FLEXI AGENCY; TEAM PERSONNEL SOLUTIONS; THE HUMAN SUPPORT GROUP; TRIELITE SUPPORT AND CARE; VERITY GROUP; WRIGHTCARE 2021 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2025 at 10:21 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065095-2025
- 17 Mar 2025 at 13:57 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009673-2025
- 16 Oct 2024 at 07:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033225-2024
- 12 Apr 2024 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011941-2024
- 30 Nov 2023 at 19:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035419-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/
- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/business-and-licensing/procurement-social-value-tenders-and-contracts/about-procurement
- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/framework-homecare
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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