Flexible Framework for the provision of Outcome Focused Home Care including TEC Enabled Care

DERBY CITY COUNCILcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-0518e6Procurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitablepending
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Estimated value

Awarded value

£805.0m

Awarded 10 Dec 2025

Suppliers

26

22 SME

Lots

5

5 awarded

Published

11 Dec 2025

Description

Tender for CQC registered Outcome focussed Home Care Services including TEC enabled Care for Adults, 18 years and over who are resident in Derby and meet the eligibility criteria for Derby City Council. Successful bidders will provide outcomes-focused homecare services for adults, incorporating Technology Enabled Care (TEC) to enhance service delivery. The goal is to support individuals' independence, dignity, and overall well-being through personalised care and innovative technological solutions. In line with good practice and national directives, Local Authorities aim to reduce the demand for institutional care by increasing options for community support by commissioning or providing services which promote and support independence. The framework is split into five lots as follows: Tier 1 Lot 1 - Central Area Lot 2 - West Area Lot 3 - East Area Lot 4 - South Area Tier 2 Lot 5 - A separate list of approved support providers required on an ad-hoc basis For Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 we require four providers per lot. Providers will asked to submit their preferred Lots and will be allowed to be successful in no more than two Lots. For Lot 5 we intend to appoint a maximum of 10 providers. No providers who are successful in Lots 1, 2, 3 or 4 will be allowed a place on Lot 5

Scope

Reference
TD2269
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Feb 2026 to 31 Jan 2030
Possible extension to 31 Jan 2034

Initial term of four years with options to extend twice in two yearly increments. Maximum term of eight years.

CPV classifications
85000000
Contract locations
East Midlands, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Qualityquality100.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

1 - Bidders must be registered with the CQC for the provision of Homecare services and must have a rating of "Good" or "Outstanding". Bidders who have a rating of "Requires Improvement" will be accepted provided their most recent inspection was over 3 years ago and they can provide evidence of an acceptable improvement plan. 2 - Bidders must have or commit to having an office base within 10 miles of the Derby city boundary in time for contract commencement. IN ALL OTHER SCENARIOS BIDDERS WILL FAIL THE INITIAL STAGE ONE CHECKS OF THE PROVIDER SELECTION QUESTIONNAIRE.

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details· 5 awards

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£161.0m

Award date

10 Dec 2025

Contract start

01 Feb 2026

Contract end

31 Jan 2030

Lots · 5 total

Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1Central£161.0mcomplete
2West£161.0mcomplete
3East£161.0mcomplete
4South£161.0mcomplete
5Ad-hoc Provision£161.0mcomplete