--- title: "Invitation to Tender for Care at Home Services (Wellbeing Support for Adults)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0508b5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0508b5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0508b5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0508b5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BURY COUNCIL" published: "2025-05-23" --- # Invitation to Tender for Care at Home Services (Wellbeing Support for Adults) Buyer: BURY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0508b5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0508b5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0508b5.json) ## Summary Bury Council has issued an Invitation to Tender for the provision of Care at Home Services focused on wellbeing support for adults. The procurement falls under the category of Health and Social Work Services and aims to identify multiple service providers across two primary framework lots: Lot 1 for Main and Alternate service providers and Lot 2 for Secondary providers. Situated in Bury, UK, the tender is currently at the 'Tender' stage, with key timelines indicating that the expression of interest must be submitted by 27th May 2025 prior to 17:00, and the tender closure on 2nd June 2025 by 12:00. The initial contract period extends over three years with potential extensions dependent on performance reviews. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care, particularly those capable of managing home care services at scale. Lot 1 offers potential for up to ten primary providers, who will manage substantial referrals on a rotational basis, ensuring comprehensive service delivery in designated neighbourhoods. Lot 2 provides opportunities for up to five secondary providers, acting as backups to manage overflow from primary providers. Businesses with robust frameworks for delivering scalable care services in local regions, especially those accustomed to conforming to standardised referral and support plans, will find this project conducive for expansion and cementing their presence in the regional health service sector. ## Notice Bury Council is seeking a number of providers to deliver its Care at Home Service. The service will be split into two lots as follows: The contract is split into two Lots, Lot 1 Primary Framework Providers (Main and Alternate) and Lot 2 Secondary Framework Providers (backup). Lot 1 Primary Framework Providers: up to ten main service providers will be appointed; two in each of the defined contractual neighbourhoods (please see map below outlining the areas). It is proposed that the main service providers will operate on a 'week on' and 'week off' basis. This means that, on their 'week on', main service providers will accept minimum 80% of all referrals; on their 'week off', the main service provider will be expected to accept up to 20 % of referrals. The reason for this is to allow the service provider time to embed the support plan for each person referred. The two main service providers in each neighbourhood should work in partnership to ensure 100% of packages are accepted. Lot 2 Secondary Framework Providers: up to five backup providers covering the full borough (all 5 zones) accepting packages of care when the Lot 1 providers are unable (must not exceed 600 hours unless in exceptional circumstances agreed by the Commissioner/ Council). The contract is for an initial period of three-years, with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12-month periods, dependent upon annual performance reviews and at the council's discretion. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity, please go to Proactis/the Chest portal, search for the above opportunity and then express an interest. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Primary Framework Bury Council is seeking a number of providers to deliver its Care at Home Service. The service will be split into two lots as follows: The contract is split into two Lots, Lot 1 Primary Framework Providers (Main and Alternate) and Lot 2 Secondary Framework Providers (backup). Lot 1 Primary Framework Providers: up to ten main service providers will be appointed; two in each of the defined contractual neighbourhoods (please see map below outlining the areas). It is proposed that the main service providers will operate on a 'week on' and 'week off' basis. This means that, on their 'week on', main service providers will accept minimum 80% of all referrals; on their 'week off', the main service provider will be expected to accept up to 20 % of referrals. The reason for this is to allow the service provider time to embed the support plan for each person referred. The two main service providers in each neighbourhood should work in partnership to ensure 100% of packages are accepted. Lot 2 Secondary Framework Providers: up to five backup providers covering the full borough (all 5 zones) accepting packages of care when the Lot 1 providers are unable (must not exceed 600 hours unless in exceptional circumstances agreed by the Commissioner/ Council). The contract is for an initial period of three-years, with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12-month periods, dependent upon annual performance reviews and at the council's discretion. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity, please go to Proactis/the Chest portal, search for the above opportunity and then express an interest. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027022-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Oct 2025 - 27 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BURY COUNCIL | | Locality | BURY | | Post town | Bolton | | Postcode | BL9 0EJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East | | Local authority | Bury | | Electoral ward | Bury East | | Westminster constituency | Bury North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 23 May 2025 at 15:59 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027022-2025 - 28 Apr 2025 at 16:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017433-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.bury.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=5b79e994-0c24-f011-8136-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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