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25076 Homecare framework

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Deadline
46 days left
May 13, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
018983-2026
Value
Not disclosed
Location
East Anglia, United Kingdom
Published
March 20, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 03, 2026

Deadline for Questions

May 06, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 13, 2026

Contract Start Date

November 01, 2027

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Budget
Not disclosed
Duration
120 months
Location
East Anglia
Type
Other
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

Cambridgeshire County Council is due to recommission its Homecare Delivery service (currently a Dynamic Purchasing System - DPS) in November 2027. Provision of homecare for adults with an assessed care and support need is a statutory duty for local authorities. The service currently costs Cambridgeshire in the region of £54m each year and has a reputational impact for the local authority. The council has committed to improving the homecare offer available to local people as a key aim of its Care Together programme. Working with local people and communities, our intention is to reshape homecare to become more personalised, outcome focused, place-based and locally delivered. This ensures alignment with corporate ambitions (Strategic Ambition 4 and Our Future Council and departmental priorities (ASPIRE and Prevention Strategy). To deliver against these ambitions, the Homecare model we put in place in 2027 must: be more person-centred and locally delivered, improve existing service and encourage innovation in support of local people, offering more choice, flexibility, and personalisation, ensure that the council has access to quality and sustainable homecare provision, explore efficiencies to help mitigate future demand growth for social care with balancing market shaping duties, be aligned with the healthy ageing and prevention public health strategies where people are supported to remain independent. We are inviting Homecare providers in to attend one of our upcoming online Provider Engagement Sessions.

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Requirements & Qualifications

9 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (1)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (1)
Technical (5)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS1
--[No specific requirements listed in the provided text]
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--[No specific requirements listed in the provided text]
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--[No specific requirements listed in the provided text]
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS5
--Must be more person-centred and locally delivered
--Must improve existing service and encourage innovation in support of local people, offering more choice, flexibility, and personalisation
--Must ensure that the council has access to quality and sustainable homecare provision
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--[No specific requirements listed in the provided text]

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This planned tender for a Homecare framework by Cambridgeshire County Council is generally well-structured, with clear objectives and a long contract duration. However, it lacks specific details on evaluation criteria and financial aspects, and the submission process is not fully defined.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender is in a 'planned' status, which implies it is not yet subject to strict legal deadlines for submission. The CPV code is appropriate for the service. There is no information on disputes. The overall procedure is not specified, which is a minor gap at this planning stage. The long contract duration (120 months) is reasonable for a framework agreement.

Clarity80/100

The description clearly outlines the council's ambitions for reshaping homecare services, emphasizing personalization, innovation, and efficiency. The technical capability requirements are articulated as desired outcomes rather than prescriptive technical specifications, which allows for flexibility. However, the absence of explicit evaluation criteria makes it unclear how proposals will be assessed.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness70/100

Key information such as the title, organization, and contract duration is present. The estimated value is classified but not disclosed, which is a common practice but reduces transparency. The contract start date is provided. However, the lack of detail on submission requirements and the absence of any attached tender documents with content limit the completeness of the information available at this stage.

Value not disclosed
No document content available
Fairness85/100

The tender aims for a more personalized and locally delivered service, which suggests an inclusive approach. The requirements are framed as desired outcomes, allowing a broad range of providers to potentially meet them. The lack of disclosed value is a minor concern for fairness. The absence of specific company tailoring is positive. The process for e-submission is not detailed.

Value not disclosed
Practicality65/100

The contract start date is clearly defined. The long duration of 120 months is practical for a framework. However, the tender does not specify the method of e-submission, nor does it provide information on financing. The lack of attached documents with content also impacts practicality for potential bidders.

No e-submission
No document content available
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, CPV code, and contract duration are populated. The dates provided (submission deadline and contract start) are logical and do not indicate any immediate inconsistencies. There are no reported disputes or suspensions.

Sustainability50/100

The tender mentions 'sustainable homecare provision' and alignment with 'healthy ageing and prevention public health strategies,' which touches upon social and health aspects. However, there is no explicit mention of green procurement or innovation as distinct criteria, limiting the score in this category.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear strategic vision for homecare services
Long contract duration (120 months)
Appropriate CPV code
Well-defined contract start date

Concerns

Missing evaluation criteria
Lack of disclosed financial value
No details on e-submission process
No content available in attached documents

Recommendations

1. Specify clear evaluation criteria to guide bidders.
2. Provide more details on the e-submission process and attach relevant tender documents.
3. Consider explicitly outlining green procurement and innovation objectives.

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