Scope
Reference
97997
Description
North Lincolnshire Council and North Lincolnshire Health Care Partnership seek to commission Care at Home providers to join a transformative framework to deliver care and support for adults and children with care and support needs across North Lincolnshire. The contract is expected to commence on 22nd September 2025 starting with a period of mobilisation. The contract will be in operation for a period of 72 months with the option to extend the terms and conditions for a further period or periods or up to 48 months, subject to contract performance.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £174,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 September 2025 to 21 September 2031
- Possible extension to 21 September 2035
- 10 years
Description of possible extension:
Period or periods of up to 48 months subject to contract performance.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Not the same for all lots
Contract locations are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Geographical Area
Description
Lot 1 - The Service is for adults with care and support needs aged 18 and above who have met the assessment and eligibility criteria under the Care Act 2014 within North Lincolnshire, as determined by the Council's Social Care Teams.
The quantity is shown at ITT Section B Lot 1 Appendix 1 - Hours and People in each Geographical area.
Lot value (estimated)
- £168,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UKE13 - North and North East Lincolnshire
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Care at Night (Roving)
Description
Lot 2 - The Service is for adults with care and support needs at night aged 18 and above who have met the assessment and eligibility criteria under the Care Act 2014 within North Lincolnshire, as determined by the Council's Social Care Teams.
The quantity is shown at ITT Section B Lot 2 Appendix 1 based on 600 hours per week.
Lot value (estimated)
- £6,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Pricing is set in the specification ITT Section B Lot 1 is tiered and Lot 2 is a block contract.
The Authority ordering Services under the Framework Agreement shall without re-opening competition :
(a) identify the relevant Lot which its Services requirements fall into; and
(b) send a Contract Request and Confirmation Form to the Framework Service Provider.
As identified in the Terms and Conditions for this contract.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Geographical Area
Lot 2. Care at Night (Roving)
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
29 April 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
6 May 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 June 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 90% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Light touch contract - no minimum
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
PCR2015 PMC conducted in 2023
Contracting authority
North Lincolnshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZY-9248-XLCG
Church Square House
Scunthorpe
DN15 6NL
United Kingdom
Region: UKE13 - North and North East Lincolnshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government