Scope
Reference
AC2228
Description
The Council is seeking to establish a Community Based Services Framework enabling the purchasing of services for Adults and Children in Wiltshire.
The strategic direction to recommission all homecare in Wiltshire with the preferred option via a single joint framework, covering adults and children. The framework would offer a range of lots to cover all the Community Based service areas required
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £52,000,000 excluding VAT
- £65,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 30 March 2034
- 7 years, 11 months, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
Mandatory re-openings for successive frameworks in years 3 and 5
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for: 1
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 1
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Tender Assessment criteria must be submitted for each lot and will be assessed independently.
Lot 1. 1
Description
AC2359 - Home Care (Children and Adults)
Lot value (estimated)
- £13,000,000 excluding VAT
- £16,250,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. 2
Description
AC2360 - Live in Care
Lot value (estimated)
- £13,000,000 excluding VAT
- £16,250,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. 3
Description
AC2361 - Individual Service Fund
Lot value (estimated)
- £13,000,000 excluding VAT
- £16,250,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. 4
Description
AC2362 - Supported Living
Lot value (estimated)
- £13,000,000 excluding VAT
- £16,250,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
31 March 2034
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Opening Number 1 will commence in 2028 for the Successive Framework to be awarded with the service commencement date of 1st April 2029.
Opening Number 2 will commence in 2030 for the Successive Framework to be awarded with the service commencement date of 1st April 2031.
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. 1
Lot 2. 2
Lot 3. 3
Lot 4. 4
Conditions of Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. 1
Lot 2. 2
Lot 3. 3
Lot 4. 4
Conditions of Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. 1
Lot 2. 2
Lot 3. 3
Lot 4. 4
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
11 November 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)
21 January 2026
Award criteria
Lot 1. 1
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Assessment | Tender Assessment to be completed for each Lot |
Quality | 100.00% |
Lot 2. 2
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Assessment | Tender Assessment must be completed for all Lots applied |
Quality | 100.00% |
Lot 3. 3
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Assessment | Tender Assessment must be completed for each lot applied |
Quality | 100.00% |
Lot 4. 4
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Assessment | Tender Assessment must be completed for each lot applied |
Quality | 100.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Wiltshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZR-9968-RYYY
County Hall
Trowbridge
BA14 8JN
United Kingdom
Contact name: Amy-Jane Colderick
Telephone: +441225716606
Email: amy.colderick@wiltshire.gov.uk
Website: http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/
Region: UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government