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# Care and Support Open Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/care-and-support-open-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-060edf). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Wokingham Borough Council: "Care and Support Open Framework". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £200,000,000. 5 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 19 Jun 2026, 14:00 BST. Published submission portal: procontract.due-north.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Wokingham Borough Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/wokingham-borough-council-ons-e06000041)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £200,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 19 June 2026 at 14:00 BST
- **Lots:** 5
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Health and social work services
- **Delivery Location:** Not published
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/care-and-support-open-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-060edf#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-060edf`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/care-and-support-open-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-060edf#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [procontract.due-north.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprocontract.due-north.com)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/care-and-support-open-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-060edf#participate

## Description
WBC invites organisations to apply for admission to the Council’s Care and Support Open Framework. Admission to the Framework confirms a provider as pre qualified to compete for future call off opportunities but does not guarantee that services will be awarded.
The Open Framework is intended to:
•	support a diverse, resilient and sustainable local care market
•	encourage high quality, person centred and inclusive practice
•	provide a transparent and proportionate route for providers to access opportunities with the Council
•	allow new providers to join at regular reopening points during the life of the Framework

## Lots (5)
### Lot 1: Homecare Support
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85000000

- **Estimated Value:** £0
- **Description:** The provision of regulated homecare services, including personal care and some practical support, delivered to individuals in their own homes
- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2026 to 31/10/2034
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Supported Living (Accommodation Based): 
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85000000

- **Estimated Value:** £0
- **Description:** Accommodation based supported living services for adults who require ongoing support to live independently, either within their own tenancy or shared accommodation
- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2026 to 31/10/2034

### Lot 1b: Reablement
- **Lot id:** `1b`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85000000

- **Estimated Value:** £0
- **Description:** Time limited reablement services supporting individuals following hospital discharge or to prevent admission, typically for up to six weeks. The focus is on regaining skills, independence and confidence, and avoiding or delaying the need for longer t...
- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2026 to 31/10/2034

### Lot 3a: Outreach / Community Based Support (CQC Registered)
- **Lot id:** `3a`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85000000

- **Estimated Value:** £0
- **Description:** Regulated outreach and community based support services enabling individuals to live independently and participate in their communities.
- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2026 to 31/10/2034

### Lot 3b: Outreach / Community Based Support (Non CQC Registered)
- **Lot id:** `3b`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85000000

- **Estimated Value:** £0
- **Description:** Non regulated outreach and community based support services with a similar focus on independence, community participation and flexible, person centred support, where CQC registration is not required
- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2026 to 31/10/2034

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F043173-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-05-11T15:27:33.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T22:13:18.595Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-060edf