---
title: "Provision of Homecare Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051bf3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-21"
---

# Provision of Homecare Services

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051bf3

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council is in the planning stages of a procurement process for the provision of homecare services, aimed at delivering person-centred care within the home for adults aged 18 and over. The procurement, classified under welfare services for the elderly and disabled, is planned according to the open procedure method, with an estimated contract period from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2030. The procurement value is projected at £46,500,000, and a future notice date is scheduled for 1st July 2026. The services will be delivered in the region UKD12, with details about planned requirements recently published on 21st May 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in providing welfare services, particularly those specialising in homecare. Given the high contract value and focus on comprehensive care, SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to bid, leveraging their capacity to offer personalised and holistic solutions. Establishing partnerships within or expanding into the healthcare sector in the UKD12 region could also be advantageous, enabling businesses to build a robust portfolio and influence in the growing homecare market.

## Notice

Westmorland and Furness are publishing this notice to advise of their intended future procurement and requirements for the provision of Homecare. The service also known as Domiciliary Care will involve the delivery of person-centred care within the home. This will include the delivery of practical, personal, social and emotional support which will allow Service Users to lead a full qualitative life. The provision will be for adults (18 years or over) and will include support with personal care, nutrition, hydration & medication, and access to information on health-related matters.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024282-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,500,000 |
| 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 | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | TLD12 East Cumbria |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly
- 85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 15:44 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024282-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024282-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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