25076 Homecare Framework

Opportunity overview

The Council intends to establish a multi-provider framework agreement through which care packages will be commissioned. The scope of this procurement includes the provision of regulated homecare services to adults (18+) across Cambridgeshire, including older people, people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health and autism needs, and other eligible service users. Services will be delivered across defined geographic areas (lots), ensuring local responsiveness and continuity of care. The framework is expected to operate on a locality basis, supporting strong local partnerships and effective care coordination with health and community services. The procurement of the Homecare Framework reflects the Council’s commitment to: • Deliver place-based services • Strengthen local care markets across Cambridgeshire • Improve consistency and quality of care provision • Support a sustainable and resilient provider base • Embed a strengths-based and preventative approach • Deliver value for money whilst maintaining high standards of care The Council is seeking providers who: • Demonstrate strong quality and safeguarding standards • Can support flexible, responsive service delivery, including hospital discharge and urgent care • Have a clear commitment to workforce stability, development, and fair pay • Are able to work collaboratively with the Council, NHS partners, and the voluntary sector • Can evidence innovation in delivering outcomes-focused care

Lot 1 — Lot 1 - Cambridge East (C1)

Homecare in Cambridge East zone. Maximum number of providers in lot - 6. Framework lot values may be shared with other lots and because of that individual lot values have not been provided.

Estimated lot value including VAT: null

Participation condition: See tender documents for full conditions of participation

Award criterion: Quality

Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

Contract starts: 1 November 2027

Initial contract ends: 31 October 2030

Maximum term ends: 31 October 2037

Extension: There are three optional extensions available: Extension 1 - 24 months; Extension 2 - 36 months; Extension 3 - 24 months;

Lot 2 — Lot 2 - Cambridge North (C2)

Homecare in Cambridge North zone. Maximum number of providers in lot - 5 Framework lot values may be shared with other lots and because of that individual lot values have not been provided.

Estimated lot value including VAT: null

Participation condition: See tender documents for full conditions of participation

Award criterion: Quality

Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

Contract starts: 1 November 2027

Initial contract ends: 31 October 2030

Maximum term ends: 31 October 2037

Extension: There are three optional extensions available: Extension 1 - 24 months; Extension 2 - 36 months; Extension 3 - 24 months;

Lot 3 — Lot 3 - Cambridge West (C3)

Homecare in Cambridge West zone. Maximum number of providers in lot - 7 Framework lot values may be shared with other lots and because of that individual lot values have not been provided.

Estimated lot value including VAT: null

Participation condition: See tender documents for full conditions of participation

Award criterion: Quality

Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

Contract starts: 1 November 2027

Initial contract ends: 31 October 2030

Maximum term ends: 31 October 2037

Extension: There are three optional extensions available: Extension 1 - 24 months; Extension 2 - 36 months; Extension 3 - 24 months;

Lot 4 — Lot 4 - East Cambridgeshire North (EC1)

Homecare in East Cambridgeshire North zone. Maximum number of providers in lot - 8 Framework lot values may be shared with other lots and because of that individual lot values have not been provided.

Estimated lot value including VAT: null

Participation condition: See tender documents for full conditions of participation

Award criterion: Quality

Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

Contract starts: 1 November 2027

Initial contract ends: 31 October 2030

Maximum term ends: 31 October 2037

Extension: There are three optional extensions available: Extension 1 - 24 months; Extension 2 - 36 months; Extension 3 - 24 months;

Lot 5 — Lot 5 - East Cambridgeshire South (EC2)

Homecare in East Cambridgeshire South zone. Maximum number of providers in lot - 5 Framework lot values may be shared with other lots and because of that individual lot values have not been provided.

Estimated lot value including VAT: null

Participation condition: See tender documents for full conditions of participation

Award criterion: Quality

Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

Contract starts: 1 November 2027

Initial contract ends: 31 October 2030

Maximum term ends: 31 October 2037

Extension: There are three optional extensions available: Extension 1 - 24 months; Extension 2 - 36 months; Extension 3 - 24 months;

Lot 6 — Lot 6 - West Fenland - Wisbech area (F1)

Homecare in West Fenland - Wisbech area zone. Maximum number of providers in lot - 7 Framework lot values may be shared with other lots and because of that individual lot values have not been provided.

Estimated lot value including VAT: null

Participation condition: See tender documents for full conditions of participation

Award criterion: Quality

Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

Contract starts: 1 November 2027

Initial contract ends: 31 October 2030

Maximum term ends: 31 October 2037

Extension: There are three optional extensions available: Extension 1 - 24 months; Extension 2 - 36 months; Extension 3 - 24 months;

Lot 7 — Lot 7 - Central Fenland - March area (F2)

Homecare in Central Fenland - March area zone. Maximum number of providers in lot - 7 Framework lot values may be shared with other lots and because of that individual lot values have not been provided.

Estimated lot value including VAT: null

Participation condition: See tender documents for full conditions of participation

Award criterion: Quality

Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

Contract starts: 1 November 2027

Initial contract ends: 31 October 2030

Maximum term ends: 31 October 2037

Extension: There are three optional extensions available: Extension 1 - 24 months; Extension 2 - 36 months; Extension 3 - 24 months;

Lot 8 — Lot 8 - East Fenland - Chatteris area (F3)

Homecare in East Fenland - Chatteris area zone. Maximum number of providers in lot - 4 Framework lot values may be shared with other lots and because of that individual lot values have not been provided.

Estimated lot value including VAT: null

Participation condition: See tender documents for full conditions of participation

Award criterion: Quality

Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

Contract starts: 1 November 2027

Initial contract ends: 31 October 2030

Maximum term ends: 31 October 2037

Extension: There are three optional extensions available: Extension 1 - 24 months; Extension 2 - 36 months; Extension 3 - 24 months;

Lot 9 — Lot 9 - Huntingdonshire East (H1)

Homecare in Huntingdonshire East zone. Maximum number of providers in lot - 9 Framework lot values may be shared with other lots and because of that individual lot values have not been provided.

Estimated lot value including VAT: null

Participation condition: See tender documents for full conditions of participation

Award criterion: Quality

Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

Contract starts: 1 November 2027

Initial contract ends: 31 October 2030

Maximum term ends: 31 October 2037

Extension: There are three optional extensions available: Extension 1 - 24 months; Extension 2 - 36 months; Extension 3 - 24 months;

Lot 10 — Lot 10 - Huntingdonshire North (H2)

Homecare in Huntingdonshire North zone. Maximum number of providers in lot - 7 Framework lot values may be shared with other lots and because of that individual lot values have not been provided.

Estimated lot value including VAT: null

Participation condition: See tender documents for full conditions of participation

Award criterion: Quality

Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

Contract starts: 1 November 2027

Initial contract ends: 31 October 2030

Maximum term ends: 31 October 2037

Extension: There are three optional extensions available: Extension 1 - 24 months; Extension 2 - 36 months; Extension 3 - 24 months;

Lot 11 — Lot 11 - Huntingdonshire South (H3)

Homecare in Huntingdonshire South zone. Maximum number of providers in lot - 7 Framework lot values may be shared with other lots and because of that individual lot values have not been provided.

Estimated lot value including VAT: null

Participation condition: See tender documents for full conditions of participation

Award criterion: Quality

Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

Contract starts: 1 November 2027

Initial contract ends: 31 October 2030

Maximum term ends: 31 October 2037

Extension: There are three optional extensions available: Extension 1 - 24 months; Extension 2 - 36 months; Extension 3 - 24 months;

Lot 12 — Lot 12 - Huntingdonshire West (H4)

Homecare in Huntingdonshire West zone. Maximum number of providers in lot - 5 Framework lot values may be shared with other lots and because of that individual lot values have not been provided.

Estimated lot value including VAT: null

Participation condition: See tender documents for full conditions of participation

Award criterion: Quality

Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

Contract starts: 1 November 2027

Initial contract ends: 31 October 2030

Maximum term ends: 31 October 2037

Extension: There are three optional extensions available: Extension 1 - 24 months; Extension 2 - 36 months; Extension 3 - 24 months;

Lot 13 — Lot 13 - South Cambridgeshire East (SC1)

Homecare in South Cambridgeshire East zone. Maximum number of providers in lot - 6 Framework lot values may be shared with other lots and because of that individual lot values have not been provided.

Estimated lot value including VAT: null

Participation condition: See tender documents for full conditions of participation

Award criterion: Quality

Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

Contract starts: 1 November 2027

Initial contract ends: 31 October 2030

Maximum term ends: 31 October 2037

Extension: There are three optional extensions available: Extension 1 - 24 months; Extension 2 - 36 months; Extension 3 - 24 months;

Lot 14 — Lot 14 - South Cambridgeshire North (SC2)

Homecare in South Cambridgeshire North zone. Maximum number of providers in lot - 9 Framework lot values may be shared with other lots and because of that individual lot values have not been provided.

Estimated lot value including VAT: null

Participation condition: See tender documents for full conditions of participation

Award criterion: Quality

Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

Contract starts: 1 November 2027

Initial contract ends: 31 October 2030

Maximum term ends: 31 October 2037

Extension: There are three optional extensions available: Extension 1 - 24 months; Extension 2 - 36 months; Extension 3 - 24 months;

Lot 15 — Lot 15 - South Cambridgeshire West (SC3)

Homecare in South Cambridgeshire West zone. Maximum number of providers in lot - 7 Framework lot values may be shared with other lots and because of that individual lot values have not been provided.

Estimated lot value including VAT: null

Participation condition: See tender documents for full conditions of participation

Award criterion: Quality

Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

Contract starts: 1 November 2027

Initial contract ends: 31 October 2030

Maximum term ends: 31 October 2037

Extension: There are three optional extensions available: Extension 1 - 24 months; Extension 2 - 36 months; Extension 3 - 24 months;

Lot 16 — Lot 16a - Live-in care

Countywide delivery of live-in care Framework lot values may be shared with other lots and because of that individual lot values have not been provided.

Estimated lot value including VAT: null

Participation condition: See tender documents for full conditions of participation

Award criterion: Quality

Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

Contract starts: 1 November 2027

Initial contract ends: 31 October 2030

Maximum term ends: 31 October 2037

Extension: There are three optional extensions available: Extension 1 - 24 months; Extension 2 - 36 months; Extension 3 - 24 months;

Lot 17 — Lot 16b - Night-time care

Countywide delivery of Night-time care (sleeping and waking nights) Framework lot values may be shared with other lots and because of that individual lot values have not been provided.

Estimated lot value including VAT: null

Participation condition: See tender documents for full conditions of participation

Award criterion: Quality

Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

Contract starts: 1 November 2027

Initial contract ends: 31 October 2030

Maximum term ends: 31 October 2037

Extension: There are three optional extensions available: Extension 1 - 24 months; Extension 2 - 36 months; Extension 3 - 24 months;

Contracting authority

Cambridgeshire County Council New Shire Hall Emery Crescent Enterprise Campus,, Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, PE28 4YE, UKH12, United Kingdom Email: sarah.fuller@cambridgeshire.gov.uk Website: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/

Procurement timetable and procedure

Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure

Special regime: Light Touch Regime

Clarification deadline: 7 August 2026 at 12:00 pm

Award decision expected by: 15 February 2027 at 11:59 pm

Electronic submissions: allowed

Submission language: EN

CPV Classification

85000000 — Health and social work services

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