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Homecare and Domiciliary Services Framework[E18]

United KingdomEast CumbriaWestmorland and Furness Council[E2]

Deadline[E6]
Buyer's deadline: 30 Nov 2026, 14:00 UTC. UTC: 30 Nov 2026, 14:00 UTC.
Value[E1]
GBP 206,500,000
Procedure[E14]
Open procedureOne stage: bids go in by the deadline
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What they want

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.

Who can bid
  • The legal basis is UKPGA 2023/54 (Procurement Act 2023).
  • The buyer marks lot 1 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
  • The buyer marks lot 1 as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

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Published[E15]
29 Oct 2026
Source
UK Find a Tender (OCDS) (opens in a new tab)
Last checked
10 hours ago
About the requirement · From the notice
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…[E7]

Preliminary, from the notice only

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  • Delivery location: UKD12, United Kingdom.[E8]
  • The legal basis is UKPGA 2023/54 (Procurement Act 2023).[E9]

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Eligibility and requirements

  • ConditionThe legal basis is UKPGA 2023/54 (Procurement Act 2023).[E9]
  • ConditionThe buyer marks lot 1 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.[E10]
  • ConditionThe buyer marks lot 1 as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.[E11]
  • DetailDelivery location: UKD12, United Kingdom.[E8]
  • DetailLot 1 runs from 31 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2032, extendable to 31 Mar 2034.[E4]
  • DetailClarification questions close at 20 Nov 2026, 14:00 UTC.[E12]
  • DetailThe notice explains how to submit a tender.[E17]

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Buyer

What else this buyer buys

Westmorland and Furness Council

Website
westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Tender documents
the-chest.org.uk
Address
South Lakeland House, LA9 4DQ, Kendal

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Evidence18 facts from the notice · Show

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  1. E1

    The stated value is GBP 206,500,000 excluding VAT.

    “206500000 GBP”

    Document 102712-2026, field /tender/value/amount, read 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  2. E2

    The buyer is Westmorland and Furness Council.

    Document 103021-2026, field /buyer/name, read 30 Oct 2026, 11:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  3. E3

    The notice is classified under CPV 85000000 (Health and social work services).

    Document 103021-2026, field /tender/items/0/additionalClassifications/0/id, read 30 Oct 2026, 11:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  4. E4

    Lot 1 runs from 31 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2032, extendable to 31 Mar 2034.

    “2027-04-01T00:00:00+01:00 to 2032-03-31T23:59:59+01:00”

    Document 103021-2026, field /tender/lots/0/contractPeriod, read 30 Oct 2026, 11:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  5. E5

    The buyer's address is in United Kingdom.

    Document 103021-2026, field /parties/0/address/country, read 30 Oct 2026, 11:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  6. E6

    Tenders must be submitted by 30 Nov 2026, 14:00 UTC.

    “2026-11-30T14:00:00Z”

    Document 103021-2026, field /tender/tenderPeriod/endDate, read 30 Oct 2026, 11:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  7. E7

    The buyer describes the requirement in the notice.

    “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…”

    Document 103021-2026, field /tender/description, read 30 Oct 2026, 11:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  8. E8

    Delivery location: UKD12, United Kingdom.

    Document 103021-2026, field /tender/items/0/deliveryAddresses/0, read 30 Oct 2026, 11:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  9. E9

    The legal basis is UKPGA 2023/54 (Procurement Act 2023).

    Document 103021-2026, field /tender/legalBasis/id, read 30 Oct 2026, 11:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  10. E10

    The buyer marks lot 1 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

    “sme: true”

    Document 103021-2026, field /tender/lots/0/suitability/sme, read 30 Oct 2026, 11:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  11. E11

    The buyer marks lot 1 as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

    “vcse: true”

    Document 103021-2026, field /tender/lots/0/suitability/vcse, read 30 Oct 2026, 11:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  12. E12

    Clarification questions close at 20 Nov 2026, 14:00 UTC.

    “2026-11-20T14:00:00Z”

    Document 103021-2026, field /tender/enquiryPeriod/endDate, read 30 Oct 2026, 11:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  13. E13

    This is a call for competition. Suppliers can respond.

    “tender”

    Document 103021-2026, field /tag, read 30 Oct 2026, 11:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  14. E14

    The procedure is: Open procedure.

    Document 103021-2026, field /tender/procurementMethodDetails, read 30 Oct 2026, 11:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  15. E15

    The notice was published on 30 Oct 2026.

    “2026-10-30T10:16:19Z”

    Document 103021-2026, field /tender/documents/2/datePublished, read 30 Oct 2026, 11:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  16. E16

    Find a Tender gives the tender status as active.

    Document 103021-2026, field /tender/status, read 30 Oct 2026, 11:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  17. E17

    The notice explains how to submit a tender.

    “https://www.the-chest.org.uk/”

    Document 103021-2026, field /tender/submissionMethodDetails, read 30 Oct 2026, 11:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  18. E18

    The notice is titled "Homecare and Domiciliary Services Framework".

    Document 103021-2026, field /tender/title, read 30 Oct 2026, 11:25 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

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Updates

  1. Bidding opened · 30 Oct 2026, 11:25 UTC

    The source published a call for competition with a future deadline.

    Changed: status, source url, deadline at, deadline tz, notice type (source document 103021-2026)

  2. First seen · 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC

    The source published a planning or prior information notice. Bidding has not opened.

    Source document 102712-2026