Reopening of the Home Care Framework (Flexible Framework)
Main contract details
Opportunity Id
DN792685
Title
Reopening of the Home Care Framework (Flexible Framework)
Categories
321014 - Domiciliary Care
Description
Bracknell Forest Council is reopening the Home Care Framework.
The Council is inviting applicants to join the Framework for the provision of home care services. The Framework is used by the Council as a means to advertise, tender and award ‘call-off agreements’ for services that have common characteristics e.g. packages of care.
The original framework commenced in April 2022. The framework could be reopened at the Council's discretion. The expiry of the framework term is 30 September 2027.
Successful tenderers are anticipated to enter the Framework from January 2026. Once admitted to the Framework, Providers will be able to bid for any packages that are offered to Framework Providers where they are able to meet the Council’s requirements.
This will be a fixed rate framework. The estimated value of new packages to be awarded via the Framework from January 2026 until the expiry (30th September 2027) is estimated to be in the region of £250K. This is an anticipated value that is subject to demand and could increase dependant on service requirements. Please note that being awarded a place on the Framework does not guarantee any volume of work.
The service is intended to support individuals aged 18+ who live within Bracknell Forest and meet the eligibility threshold for care and support as set out in the Care and Support (Eligibility Criteria) Regulations 2014 for the Care Act 2014. Individuals will have a range of care needs, including complex and challenging behaviours. The service includes activities such as personal care, discharge to assess and supports the reablement of individuals following hospital admission. Although provision is for 18+ this specific service is primarily and foremost a regulated activity for the 65+, delivered by CQC registered providers.
Support to individuals with Learning Disabilities (referred to as ‘Supported Living’ in Bracknell Forest), is provided through a set of separate market arrangements and so is not in scope for this tender.
The Council is inviting applicants to join the Framework for the provision of home care services. The Framework is used by the Council as a means to advertise, tender and award ‘call-off agreements’ for services that have common characteristics e.g. packages of care.
The original framework commenced in April 2022. The framework could be reopened at the Council's discretion. The expiry of the framework term is 30 September 2027.
Successful tenderers are anticipated to enter the Framework from January 2026. Once admitted to the Framework, Providers will be able to bid for any packages that are offered to Framework Providers where they are able to meet the Council’s requirements.
This will be a fixed rate framework. The estimated value of new packages to be awarded via the Framework from January 2026 until the expiry (30th September 2027) is estimated to be in the region of £250K. This is an anticipated value that is subject to demand and could increase dependant on service requirements. Please note that being awarded a place on the Framework does not guarantee any volume of work.
The service is intended to support individuals aged 18+ who live within Bracknell Forest and meet the eligibility threshold for care and support as set out in the Care and Support (Eligibility Criteria) Regulations 2014 for the Care Act 2014. Individuals will have a range of care needs, including complex and challenging behaviours. The service includes activities such as personal care, discharge to assess and supports the reablement of individuals following hospital admission. Although provision is for 18+ this specific service is primarily and foremost a regulated activity for the 65+, delivered by CQC registered providers.
Support to individuals with Learning Disabilities (referred to as ‘Supported Living’ in Bracknell Forest), is provided through a set of separate market arrangements and so is not in scope for this tender.
Region(s) of supply
Berkshire
Estimated value
N/A
Keywords
Home Care, Care and support
Key dates
Estimated contract dates
Start date
05/01/2026
End date
30/09/2027
Expression of interest window
From 17/11/2025 12:00 to 15/12/2025 12:00
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Contact details
Buyer
Bracknell Forest Borough Council
Contact
Ben Sladden
Telephone
01344351938
Address
Time Square
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 1JD
United Kingdom
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 1JD
United Kingdom
