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title: "Framework Agreement for Care at Home"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044996"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STOCKTON-ON-TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Framework Agreement for Care at Home

Buyer: STOCKTON-ON-TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044996

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## Summary

The Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council has awarded a Framework Agreement for Care at Home under an open procedure, focusing on health and social work services within the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees. The procurement process, classified under CPV code 85000000, reached the award stage on 30th September 2024. The agreement, valued at £105,000,000, was structured into three lots—Standard Care at Home, Enhanced Care at Home for People with a Learning Disability, and Complex Care at Home—with the primary award criteria being price. Contracts were assigned to various providers including Advantage Healthcare Limited, Care Matters (Homecare) Limited, and several others. The initial contract period includes optional extensions of up to two additional 12-month periods.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive home care and personal support services. Companies with experience and CQC registration in providing domiciliary care or complex care services are well-suited to compete. Given the emphasis on scalable care solutions, large enterprises experienced in the health and social care sector stand to benefit the most. The framework's structure allows for extended engagements, potentially fostering long-term growth and stability for qualified suppliers. Moreover, the geographical specificity within Stockton-on-Tees ensures providers can effectively cater to local needs, making it an attractive proposition for businesses aiming to consolidate or expand their regional footprint.

## Notice

Framework Agreement for Homecare at 3 Levels: Standard Care at Home Enhanced Care at Home Complex Care at Home

### Lot Information

Standard Care at Home

Standard Care at Home (Homecare/Domiciliary Care/Personal Care and Support with Domestic Household Tasks) This lot is split into five geographical areas covering the Borough.

Options: 2 x optional 12 month extension periods

Enhanced Care at Home for People with a Learning Disability

Enhanced Care at Home for Adults with a Learning Disability (Homecare/Domiciliary Care/Personal Care and support and assistance with Domestic Household tasks)

Options: 2 x optional extensions of 12 months

Complex Care at Home

Complex Care at Home for people whose needs cannot be met under Lots 1 and 2

Options: 2 x optional extensions of 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031165-2024 |
| 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 | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | £98,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £105,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STOCKTON-ON-TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOCKTON-ON-TEES |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS18 1LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 15 |
| Supplier names | ADVANTAGE HEALTHCARE; AVALON GROUP (SOCIAL CARE; CARE MATTERS (HOMECARE; CEL HOMECARE; COMFORT CALL; COMMUNITY INTEGRATED CARE; COMPASSIONATE PROFESSIONAL CARE SERVICES; CREATIVE SUPPORT; DALE CARE; HH COMMUNITY CARE; PARTNERS 4 CARE; POSITIVE CARE AND SUPPORT; PRIORITISING PEOPLE'S LIVES; THE FIVE LAMPS ORGANISATION; VESTRA HOMECARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2024 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031165-2024
- 15 Mar 2024 at 17:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008543-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stockton.gov.uk
- https://www.nepo.org/

## Provenance

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