Open Framework for the Provision of Homecare Services

Cumberland Council is advertising an Open Framework for providers to deliver Homecare Services, for the delivery of personal care tasks in people's own homes on a 24/7 basis for people over 18. These services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission under The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, on a 24/7 basis for people over 18. There are two lots - Lot 1 - Standard Homecare Services / Lot 2 - Bespoke / Non Standard Homecare Services. \r \r The Council proposes to enter in to the Framework Agreement for an initial period of 48 months with the successful providers. There are TWO optional extensions available of up to 12 months each. The maximum length of the Framework Agreement, including the optional extensions is 72 months. These optional extensions are at the complete discretion of the Council. The end date of 31st March 2030 includes the two optional extensions. If these extensions are not used, the Framework will end on 31st March 2028. \r \r In addition to Cumberland Council (the contracting authority), the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (the ICB) is a potential user of this Framework and they may purchase homecare services, subject to the ICB signing a Framework Access Agreement. \r \r The estimated total value of the Framework for the 4-year initial term is £128.144m excluding VAT. The estimated total value for the initial term plus the two 12 months optional extensions is £213.038m excluding VAT. These estimated totals are based upon the maximum spend by Cumberland Council and the ICB accessing the Framework from Day 1. The Cumberland Council potential spend on Homecare Services over the full 6-year term is estimated to be £133.882m. Details of current expenditure are indicative only. The Council does not guarantee any spend against this Framework Agreement. \r \r You must be registered on The Chest (https://www.the-chest.org.uk/) to access the tender documents. Registration on The Chest is free. All bids must be received electronically via the Chest by the closing date(s) stated in the ITT. Please read the ITT and its Schedules in full before submitting a tender. Any clarifications about the tender must be sent via messaging on the Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT. \r

Additional information: The above closing date for bids of 11th January 2024 relates to the first submission round. Estimated opening and closing dates for all rounds are stated in the ITT which is available via The Chest and below.

30 November 2023 - 11 January 2024 11 January 2024 - 08 February 2024 08 February 2024 - 14 March 2024 14 March 2024 - 15 May 2024 15 May 2024 - 18 November 2024 18 November 2024 - 16 May 2025 16 May 2025 - 18 November 2025 18 November 2025 - 22 May 2026 22 May 2026 - 30 November 2026 30 November 2026 - 04 May 2027 04 May 2027 - 05 November 2027 05 November 2027 - 05 May 2028 05 May 2028 - 06 November 2028 06 November 2028 - 07 May 2029 07 May 2029 - 07 November 2029 07 November 2029 - 29 March 2030

All above dates are estimated.