Scope
Reference
DN764781
Description
MARKET INTEREST ASSESSMENT - CARE AND SUPPORT AT HOME
The Council is seeking to understand providers views on the design of their Care at Home contract.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2028
- Possible extension to 30 November 2033
- 8 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 98513310 - Home-help services
Contract locations
- UKD7 - Merseyside
Engagement
Engagement deadline
25 March 2025
Engagement process description
The Council is seeking to engage with domiciliary care providers in the market to inform the design and delivery of a 'Care at home' contract.
As of November 2024, Liverpool City Council procures approximately 44,000 hours of home care each week, supporting 2,500 people at any one time. The 2024-25 budgeted cost of this service is £32m.
The Council have developed a market interest questionnaire which sets out the information the Council is seeking from providers. The opportunity can be accessed through the Council's procurement portal https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ then click 'Current Opportunities' and search reference DN764781.
The closing date for responses to the questionnaire is Tuesday 25 March 2025 at 11am. The opportunity is open for the Council to view responses as soon as they are submitted.
Clarifications should be raised using the messaging section in the procurement portal.
The Council intends to initiate a competitive tendering process for providers to deliver its chosen model within the next six months.
Contracting authority
Liverpool City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRVY-7813-WLPG
Cunard Building
Liverpool
L3 1DS
United Kingdom
Email: emma.albel@liverpool.gov.uk
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government