--- title: "25076 Homecare framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05186c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05186c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05186c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05186c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-21" --- # 25076 Homecare framework Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05186c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05186c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05186c.json) ## Summary Cambridgeshire County Council is in the planning stage of its "25076 Homecare Framework" procurement process, with a focus on health and social work services in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of Cambridgeshire (UKH12). The process is part of the council's efforts to recommission its Homecare Delivery service, meeting statutory duties for adult care, with a budget around £54 million each year. Interested providers are encouraged to attend an online engagement event scheduled for 17th June 2026, which will be crucial for understanding how to respond to the forthcoming procurement exercise expected to launch in mid-July 2026. The new commissioning model is expected to be implemented by November 2027, with contract periods running until 2037. This procurement is positioned as a significant opportunity for service providers in the health and social care sector. The upcoming Homecare framework tender is an excellent growth opportunity for providers in the health and social work services industry, particularly those with a focus on localized and personalized care delivery. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are especially suited to engage in this competitive flexible procurement process, which supports framework agreements and is above threshold under the light-touch regime, ensuring inclusivity and innovation. The requirement includes holding a Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of "Good" or above and having a local presence within or near Cambridgeshire. This focus not only encourages local economic growth but also aligns with the council's strategic goals to enhance service quality and sustainability in social care. ## Notice Cambridgeshire County Council is due to recommission its Homecare Delivery service (currently a Dynamic Purchasing System - DPS) in November 2027. Provision of homecare for adults with an assessed care and support need is a statutory duty for local authorities. The service currently costs Cambridgeshire in the region of PS54m each year and has a reputational impact for the local authority. The council has committed to improving the homecare offer available to local people as a key aim of its Care Together programme. Working with local people and communities, our intention is to reshape homecare to become more personalised, outcome focused, place-based and locally delivered. This ensures alignment with corporate ambitions (Strategic Ambition 4 and Our Future Council and departmental priorities (ASPIRE and Prevention Strategy). To deliver against these ambitions, the Homecare model we put in place in 2027 must: * be more person-centred and locally delivered * improve existing service and encourage innovation in support of local people, offering more choice, flexibility, and personalisation * ensure that the council has access to quality and sustainable homecare provision * explore efficiencies to help mitigate future demand growth for social care with balancing market shaping duties * be aligned with the healthy ageing and prevention public health strategies where people are supported to remain independent. We are inviting Homecare providers in to attend our upcoming online Provider Engagement Session. ### Lot Information Zone 1 More information to be provided in UK4 Tender Notice Zone 2 Zone 2 - More information to be provided in UK4 Tender Notice Zone 3 Zone 3 - More information to be provided in UK4 Tender Notice Zone 4 Zone 4 - More information to be provided in UK4 Tender Notice Zone 5 Zone 5 - More information to be provided in UK4 Tender Notice Zone 6 Zone 6 - More information to be provided in UK4 Tender Notice Zone 7 Zone 7 - More information to be provided in UK4 Tender Notice Zone 8 Zone 8 - More information to be provided in UK4 Tender Notice Zone 9 Zone 9 - More information to be provided in UK4 Tender Notice Zone 10 Zone 10 - More information to be provided in UK4 Tender Notice Zone 11 Zone 11 - More information to be provided in UK4 Tender Notice Zone 12 Zone 12 - More information to be provided in UK4 Tender Notice Zone 13 Zone 13 - More information to be provided in UK4 Tender Notice Zone 14 Zone 14 - More information to be provided in UK4 Tender Notice Zone 15 Zone 15 - More information to be provided in UK4 Tender Notice ### Planning Information Our next online event for home care providers will take place on Wednesday 17 June, 10:30-12:00. This event will focus on how to respond to the first stage of the procurement exercise, which is expected to launch in mid-July. We will cover: • Where the tender will be advertised and how to express an interest • Completing your supplier information on the Government's Central Digital Platform • An overview of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) that you will need to complete • An overview of the documents accompanying the PSQ • How to ask clarification questions • Next steps after you submit your PSQ response If you would like to attend the event, please email CMPR@cambridgeshire.gov.uk with the name, role and email address of the attendee. We will send the meeting link to all attendees in advance of 17 June. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046857-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2027 - 31 Oct 2037 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £592,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | ALCONBURY WEALD, HUNTINGDON | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE28 4YE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Huntingdonshire | | Electoral ward | The Stukeleys | | Westminster constituency | Huntingdon | | Delivery location | TLH1 East Anglia, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 21 May 2026 at 09:32 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046857-2026 - 25 Mar 2026 at 17:18 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027561-2026 - 3 Mar 2026 at 14:11 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018983-2026 - 30 Oct 2025 at 15:28 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069818-2025 - 21 Jul 2025 at 11:22 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041610-2025 - 20 May 2025 at 10:45 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023133-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046857-2026 21st May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027561-2026 25th March 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018983-2026 3rd March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069818-2025 30th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041610-2025 21st July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023133-2025 20th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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