Scope
Description
Salford partners expect to establish a revised framework for homecare services which - subject to consultation and further planning - will incorporate reablement/enablement, hospital discharge, night-time support, delegated healthcare tasks and trusted assessor/reviewer function.
We anticipate appointing to a multi-provider framework with lead providers operating within designated geographic areas of Salford, with alternative providers available within each area to support resilience and choice.
Development work has commenced, but it will be necessary to directly award contracts to incumbent providers (currently expiring 30/06/2025) to ensure continuity of services while the framework is established. These 'interim' contracts will replicate current arrangements insofar as they will hold no guarantee of business, only affording the incumbent providers first refusal of referrals within their designated geographic area. Relevant transparency notices will be published once an appropriate timescale for this project, and duration of supporting interim contracts, has been determined and will be linked to this pipeline notice.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2031
- Possible extension to 30 June 2034
- 8 years
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 October 2025
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Above or below total value threshold
Above or equal to threshold
Contracting authority
NORTHERN CARE ALLIANCE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RM3
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMHJ-8663-WHQL
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
United Kingdom
Email: asc.procurement@nca.nhs.uk
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Salford City Council
Summary of their role in this procurement: Commissioner and evaluator
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRCJ-7674-MRWM
Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton
Manchester
M27 5DA
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@salford.gov.uk
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West