--- title: "HCC024/24- Provision of Carers Breaks Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045698" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-045698" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045698.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045698.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-05-12" --- # HCC024/24- Provision of Carers Breaks Services Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045698 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-045698) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045698.json) ## Summary Hertfordshire County Council recently concluded the procurement process for the Provision of Carers Breaks Services. This process was conducted as an open procedure, targeting the health and social work services industry within the Hertfordshire region, specifically under CPV classification 85000000. The procurement has progressed to the award stage, with key contracts being signed on 4th May 2025. The Council initially opened a tender on 1st May 2024 and had a submission deadline of 26th June 2024. Following an award process with a focus on quality criteria at 60% and price at 40%, multiple contracts were awarded for various service lots, supporting different areas within Hertfordshire. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the social and health services sector, particularly those capable of providing high-quality, reliable carer support services. Service providers across different specialisations, such as elderly care, mental health support, and disability services, were eligible to participate. The procurement strategy promotes opportunities for SMEs as evidenced by a high number of small and medium enterprise bids and engagements. The awarded framework agreements, up to a total estimated contract value of £14,600,000, present ongoing business growth possibilities across the network of suppliers, encouraging innovative service delivery and community integration strategies. ## Notice .Hertfordshire County Council went out to procurement for a carers breaks service . This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details. ### Lot Information Provision of Carers Breaks Services Hertfordshire County Council went out to procurement for a carers breaks service . This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details. Options: The Contract Period for this Contract is an initial period of three years with the option to extend by a further one year. Therefore, the maximum duration of this Contract could be four years. Preventative Breaks Service-Stevenage and North Herts Preventative Breaks Service-Stevenage and North Herts. Additional information: Hertfordshire County Council went out to procurement for a carers breaks service . This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details. Options: The Contract Period for this Contract is an initial period of three years with the option to extend by a further one year. Therefore, the maximum duration of this Contract could be four years. Preventative Breaks Service- East Herts, Broxbourne and Welwyn & Hatfield Preventative Breaks Service- East Herts, Broxbourne and Welwyn & Hatfield. Additional information: Hertfordshire County Council went out to procurement for a carers breaks service . This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details. Options: The Contract Period for this Contract is an initial period of three years with the option to extend by a further one year. Therefore, the maximum duration of this Contract could be four years. Preventative Breaks Service- St Albans and Dacorum Preventative Breaks Service- St Albans and Dacorum. Additional information: Hertfordshire County Council went out to procurement for a carers breaks service . This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details. Options: The Contract Period for this Contract is an initial period of three years with the option to extend by a further one year. Therefore, the maximum duration of this Contract could be four years. Preventative Breaks Service-Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere Preventative Breaks Service-Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere. Additional information: Hertfordshire County Council went out to procurement for a carers breaks service . This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details. Options: The Contract Period for this Contract is an initial period of three years with the option to extend by a further one year. Therefore, the maximum duration of this Contract could be four years. On- Going Breaks Services-Stevenage and North Herts On- Going Breaks Services-Stevenage and North Herts. Additional information: Hertfordshire County Council went out to procurement for a carers breaks service . This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details. Options: The Contract Period for this Contract is an initial period of three years with the option to extend by a further one year. Therefore, the maximum duration of this Contract could be four years. On- Going Breaks Services-East Herts, Broxbourne and Welwyn & Hatfield On- Going Breaks Services-East Herts, Broxbourne and Welwyn & Hatfield. Additional information: Hertfordshire County Council went out to procurement for a carers breaks service . This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details. Options: The Contract Period for this Contract is an initial period of three years with the option to extend by a further one year. Therefore, the maximum duration of this Contract could be four years. On- Going Breaks Services-St Albans and Dacorum On- Going Breaks Services-St Albans and Dacorum Options: The Contract Period for this Contract is an initial period of three years with the option to extend by a further one year. Therefore, the maximum duration of this Contract could be four years. On- Going Breaks Services-Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere On- Going Breaks Services-Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere. Additional information: Hertfordshire County Council went out to procurement for a carers breaks service . This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details. Options: The Contract Period for this Contract is an initial period of three years with the option to extend by a further one year. Therefore, the maximum duration of this Contract could be four years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020582-2025 | | 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 | 12 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 May 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £14,600,000 | | Lots value | £14,600,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £14,775,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | HERTFORD | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG13 8DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | East Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Hertford Castle | | Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford | | Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 39 | | Supplier names | A&A HOMECARE LTD T/A MY HOMECARE; CARE 4 YOU DIRECT; CARE BY US; CARERS IN HERTFORDSHIRE; CENTRAL CARE RECRUITMENT; CHELMSCARE; CHERISH SOCIAL CARE; CONCEPT CARE SOLUTIONS; CROSSROADS CARING FOR LIFE; DEPENDABILITY; DESTINY SUPPORT CARE; EAST MIDLANDS CROSSROADS-CARING FOR CARERS T A TUVIDA; EAST MIDLANDS CROSSROADS-CARING FOR CARERS T/A TUVIDA; EASTVIEW HEALTHCARE SERVICES; ETRUM HEALTHCARE SERVICES; EUREKA CARE SERVICES; FIRST CHOICE MEDICAL SOLUTIONS; FIRSTPOINT HOMECARE; HATWEL; HERTSMERE VALLEY CARE SERVICES; JOY CARING SERVICES; LIMA HOMECARE; LUCHI HEALTHCARE; NURSING CARE PERSONNEL; OAKTREE HOMECARE SERVICES; ONECARE; ONECARE-UK; PHC HEALTH CARE; PINE HEALTH CARE SERVICES; QUALITY OF LIFE HOMECARE; ROCH 2 LIMITED T A BLUEBIRD CARE (EAST HERTS; SALYX CARE LIMITED T A WALFINCH WELWYN & BISHOP'S STORTFORD; SERVE HOME; SKL PROFESSIONAL RECRUITMENT AGENCY; SMARTLINKS CARE SERVICES; SODARK CARE; SSA QUALITY CARE; TOTAL CARE AND COMPLIANCE SERVICES; TOTAL CARE AND COMPLIANCE SERVICES LTD (UK | ## 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 - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services - 98513310 - Home-help services ## Release History - 12 May 2025 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020582-2025 - 1 May 2024 at 14:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014086-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk - http://www.supplyhertfordshire.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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