Can a new care provider join a home care framework?

Usually only when the framework reopens or if it operates as a dynamic list with rolling admission. Some authorities also run spot purchasing for unmet need.

Are care fee rates negotiable?

Often not. Many authorities publish a fixed hourly or weekly rate, and the tender assesses quality and delivery rather than price.

social care tenders UK

Social care and domiciliary care tenders in the UK

Local authorities and integrated care bodies commission most adult and children's social care through frameworks and approved provider lists rather than one-off contracts. That means the important thing is often knowing when a framework reopens, because between openings there may be no route in. Packages are then allocated from the list, so quality ratings and capacity reporting continue to matter long after award.

Contracts ending soon

Contracts ending in the next 12 months: 318, worth £3bn.

Total value excludes framework agreements.

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Market Intelligence

297 live social and domiciliary care notices in our index right now. Closed notices drop off automatically.

What public bodies buy in social care

Domiciliary and home care frameworks, often zoned geographically.
Supported living and extra care housing support services.
Residential and nursing placements for adults, children and young people.
Day opportunities, respite and short breaks provision.
Reablement, mental health support and advocacy services.

Who bids for social care contracts

Care providers, supported living operators, charities and social enterprises. Buyers require CQC or equivalent devolved regulator registration and rating, safeguarding policies, staff recruitment and training records, capacity and rota evidence, and financial stability information. Fee rates are frequently set by the authority, so bids compete on quality, coverage and continuity of care.

Common roles in this sector

Care assistant
Support worker
Senior carer
Registered manager
Domiciliary carer
Residential support worker
Social worker
Deputy manager
Care coordinator
Activities coordinator

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Every notice we hold can be run through a Match Score against your company profile, a Tender X-Ray that sets out what the buyer is asking for and how the response will be scored, and a Bid / No-Bid view so you can rule opportunities out quickly. When you decide to go ahead, a Bid Pack produces a first draft response for you to review and edit.

Questions about social and domiciliary care tenders

Can a new care provider join a home care framework?: Usually only when the framework reopens or if it operates as a dynamic list with rolling admission. Some authorities also run spot purchasing for unmet need.
Are care fee rates negotiable?: Often not. Many authorities publish a fixed hourly or weekly rate, and the tender assesses quality and delivery rather than price.

Latest social and domiciliary care contracts

Contract information is aggregated from public sources under the Open Government Licence and may be incomplete or out of date. Always verify details against the official published notice before bidding.

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