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
Contract and delivery
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Contracting authority
Cambridgeshire County Council New Shire Hall Emery Crescent Enterprise Campus,, Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, PE28 4YE, UKH12, United Kingdom Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/
Procedure
Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure Method: selective Legal basis: 2023/54
How to respond
Submissions and documents are handled via: 1. Visit https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/cambridgeshire/home to access the In-Tend supplier portal; 2. Register/log-in and access the Cambridgeshire County Council company portal; 3. Search for current tender opportunities - this procurement is named "25076 Homecare Framework"; 4. Express interest to get access to the tender documents; 5. Opt-in to view the PSQ questionnaire; 6. Complete questionnaire, add mandatory documents and any other relevant documents as part of your tender return; 7. Click "submit return" to submit your PSQ response.
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