Open Framework for the Provision of Homecare Services

Published facts

What the notice says

Buyer

Cumberland Council

Published status

complete

Latest release reference

f2026f90-b821-4bbe-b8a4-a846ec0dc237-794270

CPV codes

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) codes: 85000000

Published tags

award

Latest record Bidwake loaded from this source

27 Aug 2026

Cumberland Council is advertising an Open Framework for providers to deliver Homecare Services, for the delivery of personal care tasks in people's own homes on a 24/7 basis for people over 18. These services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission under The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, on a 24/7 basis for people over 18. There are two lots - Lot 1 - Standard Homecare Services / Lot 2 - Bespoke / Non Standard Homecare Services. \\r\r \\r\r The Council proposes to enter in to the Framework Agreement for an initial period of 48 months with the successful providers. There are TWO optional extensions available of up to 12 months each. The maximum length of the Framework Agreement, including the optional extensions is 72 months. These optional extensions are at the complete discretion of the Council. The end date of 31st March 2030 includes the two optional extensions. If these extensions are not used, the Framework will end on 31st March 2028. \\r\r \\r\r In addition to Cumberland Council (the contracting authority), the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (the ICB) is a potential user of this Framework and they may purchase homecare services, subject to the ICB signing a Framework Access Agreement. \\r\r \\r\r The estimated total value of the Framework for the 4-year initial term is £128.144m excluding VAT. The estimated total value for the initial term plus the two 12 months optional extensions is £213.038m excluding VAT. These estimated totals are based upon the maximum spend by Cumberland Council and the ICB accessing the Framework from Day 1. The Cumberland Council potential spend on Homecare Services over the full 6-year term is estimated to be £133.882m. Details of current expenditure are indicative only. The Council does not guarantee any spend against this Framework Agreement. \\r\r \\r\r You must be registered on The Chest (https://www.the-chest.org.uk/) to access the tender documents. Registration on The Chest is free. All bids must be received electronically via the Chest by the closing date(s) stated in the ITT. Please read the ITT and its Schedules in full before submitting a tender. Any clarifications about the tender must be sent via messaging on the Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT. \\r\r

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1. Tender notice observed

   30 Nov 2023

   Latest variant observed by Bidwake on 20 Aug 2026.

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   Release reference

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   Published tags

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2. Award notice observed

   12 Apr 2024

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   Release reference

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   Published tags

   award

3. Award notice observed

   16 Oct 2024

   Latest variant observed by Bidwake on 16 Jul 2026.

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   Record references

   Release reference

   f2026f90-b821-4bbe-b8a4-a846ec0dc237-794270

   Published tags

   award

Awards and suppliers

Published award and contract facts

• Open Framework for the Provision of Homecare Services

  Buyer: Cumberland CouncilSupplier: 121 Care

  End date in notice

  31 Mar 2028

  Value shown in notice

  £213,038,000Whole award value; not assigned to one supplier

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  • This value appears on 2 awards in the same procurement, so it is not included in summary totals.

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  Award or lot reference

  ocds-b5fd17-71e6113e-8ee1-44e8-b0e7-afb245468580-1

• Open Framework for the Provision of Homecare Services

  Buyer: Cumberland Council

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