Scope
Description
Later in 2025 Derby City Council will be tendering for CQC registered Home Care Services 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.
THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION TO TENDER
THIS NOTICE SERVICES TO ALERT THE MARKET THAT WE HAVE UNDERTAKEN SOME PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT TO DEVELOP THE SERVICE SPECIFICATION FOR THE RE-TENDER EXPECTED LATER IN THE YEAR.
Tender documents will be issued in July/August 2025 and will be available at www.eastmidstenders.org
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2030
- Possible extension to 31 January 2034
- 8 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKF11 - Derby
Engagement
Engagement deadline
30 June 2025
Engagement process description
Stakeholder Engagement undertaken:
Discussed re-procurement at Derby Care Association (DeCA) meeting and asked for Project Group volunteers - January 2025.
Project Group Sessions:
• January 2025 - Outcome Based Commissioning with Social Workers and Provider volunteers.
• January 2025 - Digital Technology with Derby City Council Telecare Services, Social Workers and Provider volunteers.
• February - Customer Engagement/
Award Process with Derby City Council Brokerage Team and Provider volunteers.
• February 2025 - Customer engagement form, Fee Benchmarking & Award Process with Brokerage Team and Provider volunteers.
• March 2025 - Draft Specification circulated
Survey sent out to customer base - February 2025.
Draft Specification sent out to Social Workers and relevant colleagues - April 2024.
Draft Specification circulated around DeCA - April 2024.
If any interested parties wish to obtain more in-depth information regarding the engagement undertaken so far or contribute towards the process, please contact coproduction@derby.gov.uk no later than 30th June 2025.
THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION TO TENDER
THIS NOTICE SERVICES TO ALERT THE MARKET THAT WE HAVE UNDERTAKEN SOME PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT TO DEVELOP THE SERVICE SPECIFICATION FOR THE RE-TENDER EXPECTED LATER IN THE YEAR.
Tender documents will be issued in July/August 2025 and will be available at www.eastmidstenders.org
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Derby City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQVM-1383-ZBXP
The Council House - Corporation Street
Derby
DE1 2FS
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@derby.gov.uk
Region: UKF11 - Derby
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government