Open tenders / Health & social care
Open tender · Notice 103021-2026
Homecare and Domiciliary Services Framework
- Value
- £206.5m
- Closes
- 30 Nov 2026 (22 days)
- Where
- North West
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2032
Framework: winning a place puts you on an approved list for future work. It's the entry ticket, not guaranteed work.
In plain English
Westmorland and Furness Council wants home care (domiciliary care and support) providers to apply for a place on its new approved-provider list, running for an anticipated five years from April 2027 across the North West area. A place on the list is the entry ticket to future work, not guaranteed work, and current members must reapply as membership does not transfer automatically.
Good fit for: Established home care providers delivering domiciliary care and support to adults in their own homes.
- Existing members must reapply
Membership of the existing Framework will not automatically transfer to the new Framework
- Few chances to join later
the limited opportunities available for providers to join or be reassessed during its term
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What the buyer says
Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced providers for inclusion on its new Homecare Framework, which will commence in April 2027. The Framework will be the Council's primary commissioning route for the provision of domiciliary care and support services across the area for an anticipated period of five years. The new Framework will replace the current Homecare Framework arrangements. Membership of the existing Framework will not automatically transfer to the new Framework and all providers wishing to continue delivering commissioned Homecare services on behalf of the Council will be required to submit a new application and successfully meet the requirements of this procurement process. Given the anticipated five-year duration of the Framework, and the limited opportunities available for providers to join or be reassessed during its term, the Council strongly encourages all interested providers to regard this procurement exercise as a significant strategic opportunity. Providers should ensure that adequate time, resources and attention are dedicated to preparing and submitting a comprehensive, high-quality response that clearly demonstrates their ability to meet the Council's requirements and deliver safe, effective and person-centred Homecare services. The Council is committed to establishing a Framework of high-performing providers with a vision that adults who require care and support are enabled to live safe, healthy, independent and fulfilling lives within their own homes and communities for as long as possible. The Provider shall work alongside individuals, carers, families, communities, health partners and the Council to deliver services that: • Promote independence and self-determination. • Improve health and…
Getting the documents
the-chest.org.uk (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).
Procedure: Open procedure (Open: anyone can bid, in one stage). Published 30 Oct 2026.
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