--- title: "Care at Home and Night Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dca8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06dca8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dca8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dca8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-08-05" --- # Care at Home and Night Service Buyer: OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dca8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06dca8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dca8.json) ## Summary Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to procure services for a "Care at Home and Night Service" within the Oldham Council boundaries, with an emphasis on person-centred, culturally sensitive care for the diverse population, including BAME communities. The open procedure process has begun, and interested parties must submit bids by 2nd September 2026. The procurement falls under the services category and provides opportunities for delivering care services to various regions, primarily UKD37. The contract is substantial, valued at £122.9 million, with clear milestones such as an award period ending on 28th October 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in home care services that are culturally responsive and promote independence and empowerment. The contract is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, and it requires providers with an excellent CQC rating. The award criteria strongly emphasise quality, including demonstrated expertise, a robust implementation plan, and commitment to social value. Successful businesses can expand their operations and demonstrate quality in a high-value sector that supports the wellbeing and autonomy of residents in a diverse community. ## Notice Provision of Care at Home Service and Night Service in the Oldham Council boundaries. The service will predominantly provide eligible care services to all residents of Oldham, reflecting the borough's diverse population, including a significant proportion of residents from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities. Providers are expected to deliver proactive, person-centred care that is culturally sensitive and responsive to the needs of each individual within their own home. Care should address not only the person's social care-related quality of life but also their broader wellbeing, in line with their assessed needs and agreed outcomes. The service provider is required to deliver care in a manner that is inclusive, empowering, and person-centred, promoting independence, choice, and control for all service users. ### Lot Information Care at Home The Care at Home service will predominantly provide eligible care services to all residents of Oldham, reflecting the borough's diverse population, including a significant proportion of residents from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities. Providers are expected to deliver proactive, person-centred care that is culturally sensitive and responsive to the needs of each individual within their own home. Care should address not only the person's social care-related quality of life but also their broader wellbeing, in line with their assessed needs and agreed outcomes. The Care at Home service provider is required to deliver care in a manner that is inclusive, empowering, and person-centred, promoting independence, choice, and control for all service users. Renewal: Option to extend by up to 2 years (total) with 2 extensions Night Service The provision of Commissioned Night Care Services for adults aged 18 and over living within the Borough of Oldham, including rural and hard-to-reach areas. The service is designed to support vulnerable adults to remain safely in their own homes during the night, promoting independence and reducing the risk of avoidable hospital admissions or residential care placements. Oldham Council expects the Provider to deliver high-quality care and is committed to working in partnership with key stakeholders, adopting outcome-based approaches in the delivery of this service. The Council seeks to commission services that are safe, person-centred, and of consistently high quality. Service users shall be supported to live as independently as possible, enabling them to exercise choice, maintain their preferred lifestyle, and make their own decisions. Services must be delivered in a manner that safeguards and protects the most vulnerable residents. Where this provision is increased it will be in blocks Renewal: Option to extend by up to 2 years (total) with 2 extensions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074292-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £122,900,000 | | Lots value | £122,900,000 | | 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 | OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | OLDHAM | | Post town | Oldham | | Postcode | OL1 1HD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East | | Local authority | Oldham | | Electoral ward | Coldhurst | | Westminster constituency | Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton | | Delivery location | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312200 - Homedelivery of provisions ## Release History - 5 Aug 2026 at 14:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074292-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074292-2026 5th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/ - 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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