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Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is currently in the planning stage for procuring a Care At Home Service. The service includes various lots such as Neighbourhood Care at Home, Crisis Response, Planned Nights, and frameworks for Adult and Children Services. A pre-market engagement event is scheduled for 3 March 2026 at St Lukes Church Blackburn, providing an opportunity for suppliers to understand procurement requirements and contribute insights.
Registration for this event closes on 2 March 2026. The procurement, classified under social work services without accommodation, is set to run from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029, with eligibility for SMEs and VCSEs. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for service providers specialising in social work and home care services.
With an estimated contract value of £80 million, organisations adept in delivering statutory care and support, including innovative delivery models, will thrive in this competitive process. The use of a light touch regime and framework agreement indicates Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council's commitment to flexibility and value-driven specifications, making the tender well-suited for entities focused on community-oriented services. Interested parties are encouraged to attend the engagement event to better position themselves for the forthcoming tender process.
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The contract period is three years.
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