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title: "Light Touch Framework Agreement for Home Care Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e8a2"
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# Light Touch Framework Agreement for Home Care Support Services

Buyer: CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e8a2

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## Summary

The City of Doncaster Council is the buying organisation behind the procurement process entitled "Light Touch Framework Agreement for Home Care Support Services". This contract, falling under the health and social work services industry category, is focused on the delivery of domiciliary care services throughout the geographical area of Doncaster, United Kingdom. Starting from 1st November 2025, the framework agreement extends until 31st October 2032, with the possibility of further extension up to 2035. The procurement process follows an 'Open Procedure' under the 'Light Touch Regime', allowing flexibility, such as reopening the framework at the council's discretion. It is vital for interested providers to possess a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection rating of 'Good' or above to join the framework. Key dates in the procurement timeline include the standstill period ending on 8th October 2025 and the contract being signed on 31st October 2025.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for businesses aiming to expand within the health and social care sector. The framework provides a stable base for providers to deliver domiciliary care services across Doncaster and interact with existing clients as well as those brought about by the reestablishment of packages under the new terms. Organisations, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria that favour these entities. The opportunity for continuous improvement and innovation within the framework, alongside varied needs due to demographic changes, promises growth potential for businesses adept at providing high-quality care without accommodation. This procurement process also opens doors for providers to gain long-term contracts, contributing to sustained business growth and community support developments.

## Notice

The City of Doncaster Council is looking to establish a Framework for the provision of Domiciliary Care Services within the City of Doncaster Geographical Area. The Framework will be established under the Light Touch Regime and therefore the council will use the flexibilises this affords the council for example ability to reopen the framework at the councils discretion. Organisations should note that the Council requires all Providers wishing to join the framework to have a CQC inspection rating of Good or above. Further details can be found in the conditions of participation

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: The Framework Agreement can be extended for a further three twelve month periods (3 x 12)

### Planning Information

The Market Engagement Event will be held on Monday 17th March 2025 at City of Doncaster Council offices; Civic Office, Waterdale, DN1 3BU. There will be 3 sessions available, details as follows: Session 1 - 10am-11:30am Session 2 - 12:30pm-2:00pm Session 3 - 2:30pm-4pm To book a place on one of the sessions please contact Laura.Tilston-Buzzard via email: Laura.Tilston-Buzzard@doncaster.gov.uk and provide the following information: • Name of delegate and job title of delegate • Organisation details, including address • Delegate email address and contact telephone number • Your preferred session time In order for us to appropriately manage the room capacity and allow as many providers the opportunity to attend the event, there will be a maximum of two places available per organisation. The closing date for registering your interest in attending this event is noon on Monday 10th March 2025. If you are unable to attend any session in person, please contact Laura (on the contact details noted above) and we can look at an alternative method for you to join the meeting. All slides and notes from the meeting will be published on YorTender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084064-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | 30 May 2025 |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £326,000,000 |
| Lots value | £326,000,000 |
| Awards value | £326,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £326,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL |
| Locality | DONCASTER |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN1 3BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster |
| Local authority | Doncaster |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central |
| Delivery location | TLE3 South Yorkshire, TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 28 |
| Supplier names | 24/7 HOMECARE SERVICES; AGE UK DONCASTER; ANDERBY CARE; AVALON GROUP (SOCIAL CARE; BALBY CARE AND HOME SERVICES; CARE RELIEF TEAM; CERA CARE OPERATIONS; CHAMPION HOME CARE; CHOICES HOMECARE (SOUTH YORKS; CLEMENCE ROGERS HOME CARE; DANUM HOMECARE; ELITE CARE AND COMFORT; EMBRACE HEALTHCARE; GCM CARE; HALES GROUP; HOLISTIC CARE 4U; HUMBERSIDE INDEPENDENT CARE ASSOCIATION; KINETIC NURSING SERVICES; LILLIE-ROSE HOME CARE; LOTUS HOME CARE; MATN; MCDEV HEALTHCARE; NEW CONCEPT CARE . NURSING . TRAINING; PROVIDE CARE SOLUTIONS; ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY; SURE HEALTHCARE & SUPPORTED LIVING; TEMPNUR; THE HUMAN SUPPORT GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly
- 85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312200 - Homedelivery of provisions
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
- 85322000 - Community action programme
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 17:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084064-2025
- 29 Sep 2025 at 15:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060669-2025
- 6 Jun 2025 at 16:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030736-2025
- 21 May 2025 at 12:44 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023900-2025
- 28 Feb 2025 at 13:06 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007525-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084064-2025
  17th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060669-2025
  29th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030736-2025
  6th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023900-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007525-2025
  28th February 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9323

## Notice URLs

- http://balbycare.uk
- http://matnhealthservices.co.uk
- http://www.anderbycare.co.uk
- http://www.avalongroup.org.uk
- http://www.choiceshomecare.co.uk
- http://www.clemencerogershomecare.co.uk
- http://www.crtcare.co.uk
- http://www.cura-care.co.uk
- http://www.danumhomecare.co.uk
- http://www.embracehealthcare.co.uk
- http://www.halescare.co.uk
- http://www.holisticcare4u.co.uk
- http://www.kinetic-nursing.co.uk
- http://www.lillierosehomecare.co.uk
- http://www.lotushomecare.co.uk
- http://www.mencap.org.uk
- http://www.nccn.org.uk
- http://www.orchids-care.co.uk
- http://www.skillssupport.co.uk
- http://www.sure-healthcare.co.uk
- http://www.surecaredoncaster.co.uk
- http://www.tempnur.co.uk
- https://classichealthcaresolutions.com/
- https://hica-uk.com/
- https://humansupportgroup.co.uk
- https://mcdevhealthcare.co.uk
- https://optimumhealthcareltd.co.uk/
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=94716&B=
- https://www.24-7homecareservices.co.uk/
- https://www.ageuk.org.uk/doncaster/
- https://www.bluebirdcare.co.uk/doncaster
- https://www.cerahq.com/
- https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/
- https://www.elitecareandcomfort.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.respectfulcare.co.uk/Doncaster/homecare-services.php

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