Award of Dynamic Purchasing System for Domiciliary Care Services in Powys

Powys County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Award of Dynamic Purchasing System for Domiciliary Care Services in Powys." The industry category for this tender is social protection, specifically targeting domiciliary care services. The location for the services is within the Powys regional partnership area.

This procurement process employed a selective method under a restricted procedure. The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of domiciliary care services is scheduled to run initially for 10 years, with an option for a 5-year extension, and remains open for new providers to apply. The award phase occurred from August 2024, with key dates including contract signings in January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the healthcare service sector, as evidenced by the selection of multiple SMEs like Abacare (Care Agency) Ltd, People Support Ltd, Affinity Homecare, ABICARE Services Limited, and REHOBOTH24 Healthcare Solutions Ltd. Enterprises registered with the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) can benefit by participating in pre-qualification questionnaires continuously. The long-term nature of the contract and its structured lots, including varied geographical scopes (town, rural, and remote rural), create an inclusive competitive environment for care providers aiming to expand their service offerings in the Powys region.