Domiciliary Care
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Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council intends to procure domiciliary care services, announced as part of their procurement planning stage for the industry category of health and social work services. The planned process, as detailed in a notice published on 27th May 2025, outlines the procurement of sustainable home care services for residents over 18 with various care needs including dementia, learning disabilities, and other impairments. Utilising an open procedure, the contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2026, with a service period running until 30th September 2031.
The total procurement value is estimated at £81 million gross, and this falls under a light touch regime suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, with the opportunity for renewal till 2033. This tender presents substantial business growth prospects for companies specialising in healthcare and community services, particularly those skilled in management and provision of domiciliary care. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete, given the procurement's suitability criteria.
The engagement in frameworks and partnerships with the local council offers potential stability and integration into the public sector service landscape. Businesses that can offer innovative, sustainable care solutions that meet diverse needs are likely to benefit from engaging in this tender opportunity.
The aim of this procurement is to procure quality and sustainable Home Care and Support Services. - The Home Care and Support Service will be accessed by: residents over 18 who have been assessed as eligible to receive Home Care and Support, and who receive care commissioned by the Council or the ICB. People accessing the home and support service may experience dementia, learning disability, sensory impairment, autistic spectrum disorders, mental and emotional distress, severe physical impairment and/or acquired brain injury. The Home Care and Support Service will meet the needs identified in a Support Plan.
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The contract period is five years.
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