Homecare Services in Salford

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for homecare services in Salford, with the procurement being managed by Salford City Council. This initiative aims to establish a revised framework for delivering health and social work services in designated geographic areas within Salford. The procurement, under the industry category "Health and social work services" (CPV code 85000000), falls under the competitive flexible procedure, and is part of the light touch regime, supporting both SMEs and VCSEs.

Key dates include a planned contract period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2031, with the possibility of extension until 30th June 2034. A future notice is scheduled for release on 1st October 2025. This procurement is above the threshold and will involve a multi-provider framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for service providers specialising in health and social care who can operate within a structured framework. Firms capable of delivering services such as reablement, hospital discharge support, and night-time care would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses with experience in delegated healthcare tasks and assessor functions may find this an ideal opportunity.

Notably, there is an emphasis on resilience and client choice, suggesting that businesses providing reliable and flexible services would have a competitive edge. Given the focus on SMEs and VCSEs, smaller enterprises and community-driven organisations have an excellent chance to strengthen their market position by participating in this public procurement process.