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title: "Care and Support at Home Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051343"
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# Care and Support at Home Framework

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051343

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## Summary

On 12th February 2026, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council initiated the tender stage of the procurement process for its "Care and Support at Home Framework." This public authority, categorised under sub-central government, seeks to innovate the delivery of care services within Bournemouth and surrounding areas in the United Kingdom. The procurement is focused on health and social work services and includes two active lots: the Care and Support at Home Framework and the Waking Night Assessment Service. The tender period is set to conclude on 23rd March 2026, with an anticipated award date by 30th June 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to participate through a competitive flexible procedure, with an open procurement process allowing up to fifty participants in Lot 1. The framework is designed to operate over a period of up to seven years, including extensions, and targets adult social care services enhanced by a personal-centred, outcome-focused model.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in adult social care, particularly those with capabilities in delivering health and social work services. Providers already contracted under the NHS Dorset or delivering existing care packages will find an advantageous position within this framework, which includes options for renewed and new service packages. It's particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs that aim to expand their footprint in the BCP Council area, where compliance with Care Quality Commission standards is pivotal. The procurement strategy not only promotes business growth but also enhances care delivery within the community, fostering the potential for long-term partnerships and service innovations that align with BCP Council's vision for fulfilling and connected living environments for all residents.

## Notice

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) is seeking providers to join the new Outcomes-Focused Framework for Care and Support at Home, designed to transform the way care is delivered across our communities. This updated approach places people, their strengths, and aspirations at the heart of everything we do. BCP Council Adult Social Care's (ASC) vision is to support people to live fulfilling lives, in ways they choose, and in environments where they feel safe and connected The Care and Support at Home Framework is committed to a progressive approach that will embed outcomes focus throughout the duration of this contract. This means moving away from the traditional 'time and task' model of care towards a model that is person-centred, flexible, and empowering. The Framework is designed to provide comprehensive support for all adults aged 18 years and over within the BCP Council conurbation, whose needs can be met through Care and Support at Home services, and do not require highly specialist or complex interventions. The Care and Support at Home Framework also includes a Waking Night Assessment Service as an additional Lot within this tender opportunity. The Waking Night Assessment Service is specifically commissioned to support people who have had an admission to hospital due to long-term health conditions or acute incidents, and who require short-term, assessment driven night care to enable a safe, effective, and timely transition back to their home environment Contract Duration as follows: Lot 1 - Care and Support at Home Framework will be 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years (5+1+1). Lot 2 - Waking Night Assessment Service will be 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years (2+1+1).

### Lot Information

Care and Support at Home Framework

Care and Support at Home Framework for all adults aged 18 years and over within the BCP Council conurbation, whose needs can be met through Care and Support at Home services, and do not require highly specialist or complex interventions.

Renewal: Options to extend are subject to satisfactory performance throughout the life of the contract and the council's confirmation of funding availability (budget).

Waking Night Assessment Service

The Waking Night Assessment Service is specifically commissioned to support people who have had an admission to hospital due to long-term health conditions or acute incidents, and who require short-term, assessment driven night care to enable a safe, effective, and timely transition back to their home environment

Renewal: Options to extend are subject to satisfactory performance throughout the life of the contract and the Council's confirmation of funding availability (budget).

### Planning Information

Market Engagement Event - Care and Support at Home
Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole (BCP) Council is pleased to invite providers to a virtual Market Engagement Event taking place on Friday 28 November 2025, 10:00am-12:00 via Microsoft Teams. The purpose of the session is to outline our commissioning intentions for the upcoming Care and Support at Home framework contract.
This session is open to all providers with an interest in delivering Care and Support at Home services across the BCP area to include Long Term Conditions, Learning Disabilities/and or Autism and Mental Health individuals that do not require specialist or complex Care and Support. This session will provide insight into BCP Council's future vision for the service, and will explore how this work connects with key themes such as the Three Conversations Model that is being implemented within front-line Adult Social Care teams within BCP. 
The future framework aims to enhance outcomes for individuals receiving care and their support networks through an improved, strengths based person-centred approach to delivery. This aligns with BCP Council's broader ambition to help all residents live fulfilling lives, maximising opportunity for all. 
The Care and Support at Home tender opportunity is anticipated to be published via Supplying the South West in Early 2026.
To register your attendance for the Market Engagement Event, please contact Gemma Brooks, Strategic Commissioning Manager for Homecare and Reablement, by email at gemma.brooks@bcpcouncil.gov.uk by midday on Wednesday 26 November 2025. Please include your full name, email address, and Organisation name.
Please note: participation or non-participation in this market engagement event will not affect any organisation's eligibility in future procurement processes. The event is intended solely to inform and engage with the market, and attendance does not confer any competitive advantage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012812-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2033-10-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £214,194,450 |
| Lots value | £214,194,450 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 11:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012812-2026
- 5 Nov 2025 at 19:35 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071438-2025
- 14 May 2025 at 13:35 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021321-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012812-2026
  12th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071438-2025
  5th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021321-2025
  14th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
  Tender will be advertised on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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