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title: "Domiciliary Care and Wellbeing Service"
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# Domiciliary Care and Wellbeing Service

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043b0c

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## Summary

Thurrock Council has awarded the "Domiciliary Care and Wellbeing Service" contract under the CPV classification 85000000, which focuses on health and social work services. This contract covers various localities, including Tilbury, Chadwell St Mary, and East Tilbury, among others, with each locality represented as different Lots or Sub-Lots. The procurement process was conducted using a restricted procedure, adhering to the Light Touch Regime for Social and Other Specific Services. Key dates include the announcement on 14 November 2024, and the contracts, valued in total at £114,000,000, were signed on 8 November 2024. The service is set to commence on 1 April 2025 and will run until 31 March 2035, with a 5-year break clause allowing renewal or replacement after five or ten years.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in domiciliary care and wellbeing services, particularly those focusing on fostering independence and social connections. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as Take 4 Care Ltd and Pineapple Care Services Ltd, have been successful in securing contracts, demonstrating that smaller, regional firms are well-suited to compete. The segmentation of the contract into multiple Lots and Sub-Lots further opens the door for diverse businesses to participate and grow by addressing specific locality needs, from routine daily services to out-of-hours support. Overall, this tender offers a stable, long-term partnership for capable service providers looking to expand their footprint in the health and social care industry.

## Notice

The Council's requirement under this Contract is for the provision of a domiciliary care and wellbeing service focussed on creating independence and social connections. The contract is divided into 3 Lots, with Lot 2 sub-divided into 3 Sub-Lots.

### Lot Information

Locality 1 - Tilbury, Chadwell St Mary and East Tilbury

The provision of a domiciliary care and wellbeing service focussed on creating independence and social connections.

Renewal: The contract has a 5 year break clause. A replacement contract is expected either in five or ten years.

Localities 2, 3 and 4

The provision of a domiciliary care and wellbeing service focussed on creating independence and social connections. Additional information: This lot has 3 Sub-Lots (A, B and C) representing three separate localities.

Renewal: The contract has a 5 year break clause. A replacement contract is expected either in five or ten years.

Out of Hours

The provision of a domiciliary care and wellbeing service focussed on creating independence and social connections. Borough-wide out of hours service.

Renewal: The contract has a 5 year break clause. A replacement contract is expected either in five or ten years.

Locality 2 - Ockendon, Aveley and Purfleet on Thames

The provision of a domiciliary care and wellbeing service focussed on creating independence and social connections.

Locality 3 - Grays, Chafford, West Thurrock, Little Thurrock and North Stifford

The provision of a domiciliary care and wellbeing service focussed on creating independence and social connections.

Locality 4 - Stanford Le Hope, Corringham, Fobbing, Orsett, Horndon on the Hill and Bulphan

The provision of a domiciliary care and wellbeing service focussed on creating independence and social connections.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036881-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2035 |
| Recurrence | Either in five or ten years, depending on whether the 5-year break clause is enacted. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £114,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRAYS |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | TLH32 Thurrock |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | HALES GROUP; JOHN STANLEY'S CARE AGENCY; PINEAPPLE CARE SERVICES; TAKE 4 CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2024 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036881-2024
- 18 Mar 2024 at 14:25 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008674-2024
- 19 Feb 2024 at 10:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005347-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thurrock.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/Home
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1540

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