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Published 24 Jul 2026, 15:52 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Domiciliary Care Services · Carmarthenshire County Council (Jul 2026)

Official notice

Authority: Carmarthenshire County Council (Local council)

Framework agreement25 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdLight touch regimeSME suitableVCSE suitableMax 23 lots per supplier
Framework ceiling (notional)£90,000,000total for 25 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 14 Oct 2026
Lots 25max 23 won per supplier
Framework period 4 yrsends 9 Jan 2031 · up to 9 Jan 2033 with extensions · starts 10 Jan 2027

What is being bought25 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Carmarthenshire County Council is establishing a Framework for the delivery of domiciliary support services, including community intake, community support, complex care, replacement care services for adults living in the community and community assessment service.

The framework is intended to ensure the provision of high-quality, person-centred care that enables individuals to remain independent and safe at home.

The Authority may, in accordance with the flexibility afforded under the Light Touch Regime (Section 9, PA23), undertake a refresh of this Framework at one or more intervals during the Framework Term. The Authority will publish a Tender Notice for each refresh event, clearly setting out the requirements, evaluation methodology and timeline. Suppliers admitted through the refresh shall be appointed on the same substantive terms as existing Framework Suppliers. The refresh may include, but shall not be limited to, varying the number, scope, extent and description of the Lots, Services and/or Pricing (as the case may be), together with the appointment of additional (new) Suppliers onto the Framework Agreement to maintain market access and continuity of service.

  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 1 Sept 2032, 23:59 BST.

CPV: Health and social work services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Open framework
Call-offs
call-offs are awarded directly to appointed suppliers, without further competition
Framework period
4 yrs · up to 6 yrs from 10 Jan 2027
Buyer regions
UKL14
Who may buy through it

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Published description of the framework

Call-off contracts under this Framework will be awarded by Direct Award only.

For each requirement, the Authority will identify the relevant Lot and approach the appointed Framework Supplier for that Lot or, where multiple suppliers are appointed, the highest-ranked Framework Supplier based on the scores achieved during the original Framework procurement process. If the supplier accepts the Authority's request to enter into a call-off contract, the parties will finalise and enter into the call-off agreement. Where a supplier declines the opportunity, fails to respond within two working days, or does not enter into a call-off contract within a time frame considered acceptable by the Authority, the Authority may approach the next-ranked supplier within the relevant Lot until a contract is awarded.

Call-off contract pricing will be based on the rates and pricing schedules set by the Authority within the Framework Agreement, or, for Lot 2 Complex Care, the rate submitted by the Tenderer.

The Authority reserves the right to invoke the user choice provisions applicable to Light Touch Contracts under the Procurement Act 2023 and the Framework Agreement where this is considered appropriate to meet an individual's assessed needs, preferences, outcomes, or statutory rights.

Lots and requirements (25)Procurement structure

25 lots · all with a published value · win at most 23 of them · evaluation weights differ by lot

Every one of these 7 lots carries the same published figure, £9,428,571: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #11A TTT WestRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1,567,176

1A TTT West

Service 1. Community Intake Service (Short Term, Intake pathway to long term care and Right Sizing)

Cost Model: All Inclusive Rate | 70 Hour Block per geographical area

Service 2.1 Community Support Service (Older Adults/Phys Dis)

Service 2.2 Community Support (Cognitive Impairment/Dementia)

Stage 1 – Up 5 hours

Stage 2 – Up to 10 hours

Stage 3 – Stage 1 & Complex Care

Cost Model: All Inclusive Rate | 40 Hour Starter Block per Geographical Area & Service Type | UKCHA Cost Matrix

1 Framework Provider

Contract period: 10 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 9 Jan 2033 with extensionsValue: £1,567,176 exc. VAT · £1,880,611 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Up to 24 months
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    As per ITT_126245

Lot #21B TTT WestRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1,567,176

1B TTT West

Service 1. Community Intake Service (Short Term, Intake pathway to long term care and Right Sizing)

Cost Model: All Inclusive Rate | 70 Hour Block per geographical area

Service 2.1 Community Support Service (Older Adults/Phys Dis)

Service 2.2 Community Support (Cognitive Impairment/Dementia)

Stage 1 – Up 5 hours

Stage 2 – Up to 10 hours

Stage 3 – Stage 1 & Complex Care

Cost Model: All Inclusive Rate | 40 Hour Starter Block per Geographical Area & Service Type | UKCHA Cost Matrix

1 Framework Provider

Contract period: 10 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 9 Jan 2033 with extensionsValue: £1,567,176 exc. VAT · £1,880,611 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Up to 2 years
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    As per ITT_126245

Lot #31C TTT EastRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1,567,176

1C TTT East

Service 1. Community Intake Service (Short Term, Intake pathway to long term care and Right Sizing)

Cost Model: All Inclusive Rate | 70 Hour Block per geographical area

Service 2.1 Community Support Service (Older Adults/Phys Dis)

Service 2.2 Community Support (Cognitive Impairment/Dementia)

Stage 1 – Up 5 hours

Stage 2 – Up to 10 hours

Stage 3 – Stage 1 & Complex Care

Cost Model: All Inclusive Rate | 40 Hour Starter Block per Geographical Area & Service Type | UKCHA Cost Matrix

1 Framework Provider

Contract period: 10 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 9 Jan 2033 with extensionsValue: £1,567,176 exc. VAT · £1,880,611 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Up to 2 years
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    As per ITT_126245

Lot #41D TTT EastRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1,567,176

1D TTT East

Service 1. Community Intake Service (Short Term, Intake pathway to long term care and Right Sizing)

Cost Model: All Inclusive Rate | 70 Hour Block per geographical area

Service 2.1 Community Support Service (Older Adults/Phys Dis)

Service 2.2 Community Support (Cognitive Impairment/Dementia)

Stage 1 – Up 5 hours

Stage 2 – Up to 10 hours

Stage 3 – Stage 1 & Complex Care

Cost Model: All Inclusive Rate | 40 Hour Starter Block per Geographical Area & Service Type | UKCHA Cost Matrix

1 Framework Provider

Contract period: 10 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 9 Jan 2033 with extensionsValue: £1,567,176 exc. VAT · £1,880,611 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Up to 2 years
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    As per ITT_126245

Lot #51E AmmanRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£2,209,397

1E Amman

Service 1. Community Intake Service (Short Term, Intake pathway to long term care and Right Sizing)

Cost Model: All Inclusive Rate | 70 Hour Block per geographical area

Service 2.1 Community Support Service (Older Adults/Phys Dis)

Service 2.2 Community Support (Cognitive Impairment/Dementia)

Stage 1 – Up 5 hours

Stage 2 – Up to 10 hours

Stage 3 – Stage 1 & Complex Care

Cost Model: All Inclusive Rate | 40 Hour Starter Block per Geographical Area & Service Type | UKCHA Cost Matrix

2 Framework Providers

Contract period: 10 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 9 Jan 2033 with extensionsValue: £2,209,397 exc. VAT · £2,651,276 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Up to 2 years
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    As per ITT_126245

Lot #61F LlanelliRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£2,118,230

1F Llanelli

Service 1. Community Intake Service (Short Term, Intake pathway to long term care and Right Sizing)

Cost Model: All Inclusive Rate | 70 Hour Block per geographical area

Service 2.1 Community Support Service (Older Adults/Phys Dis)

Service 2.2 Community Support (Cognitive Impairment/Dementia)

Stage 1 – Up 5 hours

Stage 2 – Up to 10 hours

Stage 3 – Stage 1 & Complex Care

Cost Model: All Inclusive Rate | 40 Hour Starter Block per Geographical Area & Service Type | UKCHA Cost Matrix

2 Framework Providers

Contract period: 10 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 9 Jan 2033 with extensionsValue: £2,118,230 exc. VAT · £2,541,876 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Up to 2 years
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    As per ITT_126245

Lot #71G GwendraethRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1,505,056

1G Gwendraeth

Service 1. Community Intake Service (Short Term, Intake pathway to long term care and Right Sizing)

Cost Model: All Inclusive Rate | 70 Hour Block per geographical area

Service 2.1 Community Support Service (Older Adults/Phys Dis)

Service 2.2 Community Support (Cognitive Impairment/Dementia)

Stage 1 – Up 5 hours

Stage 2 – Up to 10 hours

Stage 3 – Stage 1 & Complex Care

Cost Model: All Inclusive Rate | 40 Hour Starter Block per Geographical Area & Service Type | UKCHA Cost Matrix

Contract period: 10 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 9 Jan 2033 with extensionsValue: £1,505,056 exc. VAT · £1,806,067 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Up to 2 years
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    As per ITT_126245

Lot #82A TTT WestRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEceiling above

2A TTT West

Service 3. Complex Care- (Physical Health Needs, Advanced Dementia & Complex Behaviours)

14 visits + per week & Double Handed Calls

Cost Model: Competitive Cost & Visit Rate | Paid by delivered Hours

In-house Delivery & Framework Providers

Unlimited number of Framework Providers. Work allocated to Providers in ranked order

The estimated Lot values are indicative only. As the procurement introduces a revised geographical lotting structure, historic expenditure cannot be directly mapped to the new Lots. The values attributed to individual Lots have therefore been estimated for the purpose of this notice and should not be regarded as a guarantee of future expenditure. Actual demand and expenditure may vary between Lots during the Framework term.

Contract period: 10 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 9 Jan 2033 with extensions
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Up to 2 years
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    As per ITT_126245

Lot #92B TTT WestRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEceiling above

2B TTT West

Service 3. Complex Care (Physical Health Needs, Advanced Dementia & Complex Behaviours)

14 visits + per week & Double Handed Calls

Cost Model: Competitive Cost & Visit Rate | Paid by delivered Hours

In-house Delivery & Framework Providers

Unlimited number of Framework Providers. Work allocated to Providers in ranked order

The estimated Lot values are indicative only. As the procurement introduces a revised geographical lotting structure, historic expenditure cannot be directly mapped to the new Lots. The values attributed to individual Lots have therefore been estimated for the purpose of this notice and should not be regarded as a guarantee of future expenditure. Actual demand and expenditure may vary between Lots during the Framework term.

Contract period: 10 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 9 Jan 2033 with extensions
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Up to 2 years
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    As per ITT_126245

Lot #102C TTT EastRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEceiling above

2C TTT East

Service 3. Complex Care (Physical Health Needs, Advanced Dementia & Complex Behaviours)

14 visits + per week & Double Handed Calls

Cost Model: Competitive Cost & Visit Rate | Paid by delivered Hours

In-house Delivery & Framework Providers

Unlimited number of Framework Providers. Work allocated to Providers in ranked order

The estimated Lot values are indicative only. As the procurement introduces a revised geographical lotting structure, historic expenditure cannot be directly mapped to the new Lots. The values attributed to individual Lots have therefore been estimated for the purpose of this notice and should not be regarded as a guarantee of future expenditure. Actual demand and expenditure may vary between Lots during the Framework term.

Contract period: 10 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 9 Jan 2033 with extensions
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Up to 2 years
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    As per ITT_126245

Lot #112D TTT EastRenewal 3 yrs 3 moSMEVCSEceiling above

2D TTT East

Service 3. Complex Care (Physical Health Needs, Advanced Dementia & Complex Behaviours)

14 visits + per week & Double Handed Calls

Cost Model: Competitive Cost & Visit Rate | Paid by delivered Hours

In-house Delivery & Framework Providers

Unlimited number of Framework Providers. Work allocated to Providers in ranked order

The estimated Lot values are indicative only. As the procurement introduces a revised geographical lotting structure, historic expenditure cannot be directly mapped to the new Lots. The values attributed to individual Lots have therefore been estimated for the purpose of this notice and should not be regarded as a guarantee of future expenditure. Actual demand and expenditure may vary between Lots during the Framework term.

Contract period: 1 Oct 2027 – 9 Jan 2031 (3 yrs 3 mo) · up to 9 Jan 2033 with extensions
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Up to 2 years
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    As per ITT_126245

Lot #122E AmmanRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEceiling above

2E Amman

Service 3. Complex Care (Physical Health Needs, Advanced Dementia & Complex Behaviours)

14 visits + per week & Double Handed Calls

Cost Model: Competitive Cost & Visit Rate | Paid by delivered Hours

In-house Delivery & Framework Providers

Unlimited number of Framework Providers. Work allocated to Providers in ranked order.

The estimated Lot values are indicative only. As the procurement introduces a revised geographical lotting structure, historic expenditure cannot be directly mapped to the new Lots. The values attributed to individual Lots have therefore been estimated for the purpose of this notice and should not be regarded as a guarantee of future expenditure. Actual demand and expenditure may vary between Lots during the Framework term.

Contract period: 10 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 9 Jan 2033 with extensions
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Up to 2 years
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    As per ITT_126245

Lot #132F LlanelliRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEceiling above

2F Llanelli

Service 3. Complex Care (Physical Health Needs, Advanced Dementia & Complex Behaviours)

14 visits + per week & Double Handed Calls

Cost Model: Competitive Cost & Visit Rate | Paid by delivered Hours

In-house Delivery & Framework Providers

Unlimited number of Framework Providers. Work allocated to Providers in ranked order

The estimated Lot values are indicative only. As the procurement introduces a revised geographical lotting structure, historic expenditure cannot be directly mapped to the new Lots. The values attributed to individual Lots have therefore been estimated for the purpose of this notice and should not be regarded as a guarantee of future expenditure. Actual demand and expenditure may vary between Lots during the Framework term

Contract period: 10 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 9 Jan 2033 with extensions
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Up to 2 years
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    As per ITT_126245

Lot #142G GwendraethRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEceiling above

2G Gwendraeth

Service 3. Complex Care (Physical Health Needs, Advanced Dementia & Complex Behaviours)

14 visits + per week & Double Handed Calls

Cost Model: Competitive Cost & Visit Rate | Paid by delivered Hours

in-house Delivery & Framework Providers

Unlimited number of Framework Providers. Work allocated to Providers in ranked order

The estimated Lot values are indicative only. As the procurement introduces a revised geographical lotting structure, historic expenditure cannot be directly mapped to the new Lots. The values attributed to individual Lots have therefore been estimated for the purpose of this notice and should not be regarded as a guarantee of future expenditure. Actual demand and expenditure may vary between Lots during the Framework term.

Contract period: 10 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 9 Jan 2033 with extensions
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Up to 2 years
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    As per ITT_126245

Lot #153A TTT WestRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£857,143

3A TTT West

Service 4. Replacement Care

Block sessions per week delivered as per care plan.

Replacement of Carer at Home

Cost Model: Set Hourly Rate & Visit Cost | UKCHA Cost Matrix

In-house Delivery & Framework Providers

Unlimited number of Framework Providers. Work allocated to Providers in ranked order

The estimated Lot values are indicative only. As the procurement introduces a revised geographical lotting structure, historic expenditure cannot be directly mapped to the new Lots. The values attributed to individual Lots have therefore been estimated for the purpose of this notice and should not be regarded as a guarantee of future expenditure. Actual demand and expenditure may vary between Lots during the Framework term

Contract period: 10 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 9 Jan 2033 with extensionsValue: £857,143 exc. VAT · £1,028,571 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Up to 2 years
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    As per ITT_126245

Lot #163B TTT WestRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£857,143

3B TTT West

Service 4. Replacement Care

Block sessions per week delivered as per care plan.

Replacement of Carer at Home

Cost Model: Set Hourly Rate & Visit Cost | UKCHA Cost Matrix

In-house Delivery & Framework Providers

Unlimited number of Framework Providers. Work allocated to Providers in ranked order

The estimated Lot values are indicative only. As the procurement introduces a revised geographical lotting structure, historic expenditure cannot be directly mapped to the new Lots. The values attributed to individual Lots have therefore been estimated for the purpose of this notice and should not be regarded as a guarantee of future expenditure. Actual demand and expenditure may vary between Lots during the Framework term

Contract period: 10 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 9 Jan 2033 with extensionsValue: £857,143 exc. VAT · £1,028,571 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Up to 2 years
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    As per ITT_126245

Lot #173C TTT EastRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£857,143

3C TTT East

Service 4. Replacement Care

Block sessions per week delivered as per care plan.

Replacement of Carer at Home

Cost Model: Set Hourly Rate & Visit Cost | UKCHA Cost Matrix

In-house Delivery & Framework Providers

Unlimited number of Framework Providers. Work allocated to Providers in ranked order

The estimated Lot values are indicative only. As the procurement introduces a revised geographical lotting structure, historic expenditure cannot be directly mapped to the new Lots. The values attributed to individual Lots have therefore been estimated for the purpose of this notice and should not be regarded as a guarantee of future expenditure. Actual demand and expenditure may vary between Lots during the Framework term

Contract period: 10 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 9 Jan 2033 with extensionsValue: £857,143 exc. VAT · £1,028,571 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Up to 2 years
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    As per ITT_126245

Lot #183D TTT EastRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£857,143

3D TTT East

Service 4. Replacement Care

Block sessions per week delivered as per care plan.

Replacement of Carer at Home

Cost Model: Set Hourly Rate & Visit Cost | UKCHA Cost Matrix

In-house Delivery & Framework Providers

Unlimited number of Framework Providers. Work allocated to Providers in ranked order

The estimated Lot values are indicative only. As the procurement introduces a revised geographical lotting structure, historic expenditure cannot be directly mapped to the new Lots. The values attributed to individual Lots have therefore been estimated for the purpose of this notice and should not be regarded as a guarantee of future expenditure. Actual demand and expenditure may vary between Lots during the Framework term.

Contract period: 10 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 9 Jan 2033 with extensionsValue: £857,143 exc. VAT · £1,028,571 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Up to 2 years
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    As per ITT_126245

Lot #193E AmmanRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£857,143

3E Amman

Service 4. Replacement Care

Block sessions per week delivered as per care plan.

Replacement of Carer at Home

Cost Model: Set Hourly Rate & Visit Cost | UKCHA Cost Matrix

In-house Delivery & Framework Providers

Unlimited number of Framework Providers. Work allocated to Providers in ranked order

The estimated Lot values are indicative only. As the procurement introduces a revised geographical lotting structure, historic expenditure cannot be directly mapped to the new Lots. The values attributed to individual Lots have therefore been estimated for the purpose of this notice and should not be regarded as a guarantee of future expenditure. Actual demand and expenditure may vary between Lots during the Framework term.

Contract period: 10 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 9 Jan 2033 with extensionsValue: £857,143 exc. VAT · £1,028,571 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Up to 2 years
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    As per ITT_126245

Lot #203F LlanelliRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£857,143

3F Llanelli

Service 4. Replacement Care

Block sessions per week delivered as per care plan.

Replacement of Carer at Home

Cost Model: Set Hourly Rate & Visit Cost | UKCHA Cost Matrix

In-house Delivery & Framework Providers

Unlimited number of Framework Providers. Work allocated to Providers in ranked order

The estimated Lot values are indicative only. As the procurement introduces a revised geographical lotting structure, historic expenditure cannot be directly mapped to the new Lots. The values attributed to individual Lots have therefore been estimated for the purpose of this notice and should not be regarded as a guarantee of future expenditure. Actual demand and expenditure may vary between Lots during the Framework term.

Contract period: 10 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 9 Jan 2033 with extensionsValue: £857,143 exc. VAT · £1,028,571 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Up to 2 years
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    ITT_126245

Lot #213G GwendraethRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£857,143

3G Gwendraeth

Service 4. Replacement Care

Block sessions per week delivered as per care plan.

Replacement of Carer at Home

Cost Model: Set Hourly Rate & Visit Cost | UKCHA Cost Matrix

In-house Delivery & Framework Providers

Unlimited number of Framework Providers. Work allocated to Providers in ranked order

The estimated Lot values are indicative only. As the procurement introduces a revised geographical lotting structure, historic expenditure cannot be directly mapped to the new Lots. The values attributed to individual Lots have therefore been estimated for the purpose of this notice and should not be regarded as a guarantee of future expenditure. Actual demand and expenditure may vary between Lots during the Framework term.

Contract period: 10 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 9 Jan 2033 with extensionsValue: £857,143 exc. VAT · £1,028,571 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Up to 2 years
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    As per ITT_126245

Lot #224AB TTT WestRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1,466,774

Service 5 Community Assessment Service

(Short Term 2 Care Assessment Service)

All Inclusive Rate

140 Hour Block per geographical area

1 Framework Provider

The award of this Lot is subject to internal approval. The Council reserves the right not to award this Lot.

Contract period: 10 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 9 Jan 2033 with extensionsValue: £1,466,774 exc. VAT · £1,760,129 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Up to 2 years
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    As per ITT_126245

Lot #234CD TTT EastRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1,466,774

4CD TTT East

Service 5 Community Assessment Service

(Short Term 2 Care Assessment Service)

All Inclusive Rate

140 Hour Block per geographical area

1 Framework Provider

The award of this Lot is subject to internal approval. The Council reserves the right not to award this Lot.

Contract period: 10 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 9 Jan 2033 with extensionsValue: £1,466,774 exc. VAT · £1,760,129 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Up to 2 years
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    As per ITT_126245

Lot #244E AmmanRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1,408,680

4E Amman

Service 5 Community Assessment Service

(Short Term 2 Care Assessment Service)

All Inclusive Rate

140 Hour Block per geographical area

1 Framework Provider

The award of this Lot is subject to internal approval. The Council reserves the right not to award this Lot.

Contract period: 10 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 9 Jan 2033 with extensionsValue: £1,408,680 exc. VAT · £1,690,416 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Up to 2 years
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    As per ITT_126245

Lot #254FG Llanelli and GwendraethRenewal 4 yrs 1 moSMEVCSEPublished value£1,408,680

4FG Llanelli and Gwendraeth

Service 5 Community Assessment Service

(Short Term 2 Care Assessment Service)

All Inclusive Rate

140 Hour Block per geographical area

1 Framework Provider

The award of this Lot is subject to internal approval. The Council reserves the right not to award this Lot.

Contract period: 10 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2031 (4 yrs 1 mo) · up to 9 Jan 2033 with extensionsValue: £1,408,680 exc. VAT · £1,690,416 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Up to 2 years
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    As per ITT_126245

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.

13 more lots publish their own split on the notice.

Lot distribution rule: There are 4 Lots, each made up of 7 geographical areas (A- G) Lot 1- There is a restriction of 5 geographical areas that an individual supplier can be awarded. There is no restriction on the amount of Lots a supplier can bid for. For Lots 2, 3 and 4, there are no restrictions on the amount of Lots a supplier can bid for or be awarded. The Council reserves the right not to award a lot. The Council reserves the right to award to make sure all the lots are filled. The Council reserves the right to award lots based on optimum fit for the Authority taking into consideration the whole Service.
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 30 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 3 points.
  • “Domiciliary Care Services” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract, and call-offs are awarded directly: getting appointed is the whole game.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Light touch regime
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Yes · next expected 1 Sept 2032
First published
24 Jul 2026, 15:52 BST
Last source update
25 Sept 2026, 13:49 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 7 Dec 2026
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-081230
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Health and social work services
Delivery area
Wales (UKL14)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d397 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Sell2Wales · Who buys & how to bid on Sell2Wales
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN, CY
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Appointment period ends
14 Oct 2026, 14:00 BST
Clarification deadline
8 Oct 2026, 14:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en, cy
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

To assist you in locating these opportunities on the BRAVO E Procurement System the project code is: project_63784

As this is an Open procedure, Tenderers must ensure that all ITT questions are fully responded to. The following ITT Project codes may further assist you in locating the opportunities:

ITT Code: itt_126245

Please also ensure you check the Attachments area for any documents/ information which may assist you with your submission or you are required to upload as part of your submission as per information contained within the tender pack.

Suppliers Instructions How to express interest in this Tender:

  1. Register your company on the etenderwales portal (this is only required once)
  • Browse to the eSourcing Portal: etenderwales: e-tendering portal for Value Wales

etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html ↗

  • Click the "Suppliers register here" link
  • Enter your correct business and user details
  • Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete
  • You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure)
  • Agree to the terms and conditions and click "continue"
  1. Express an Interest in the Project
  • Login to the portal with the username/password
  • Click the "ITTs Open to All Suppliers" link. (These are Invitation to Tender Documents open to any registered supplier)
  • Click on the relevant ITT to access the content.
  • Click the "Express Interest" button at the top of the screen
  • This will move the ITT into your "My ITTs" page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only)
  • Click on the ITT code, you can now access any attachments by clicking the ''Buyer Attachments" on the left hand side of the screen
  1. Responding to the tender
  • At the top of the screen you can choose to Create Response or Decline to Respond (please give a reason if declining)
  • You can now use the Messages function on to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification
  • Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT
  • There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available)

If you require any further assistance use the online help, or the BravoSolution help desk is available Mon - Fri (8am - 6pm) on:

Carmarthenshire County Council will be conducting this procurement exercise through the Value Wales e-Tendering portal. This can be found at www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk ↗, all information may be downloaded and returned through this channel.

Cyfarwyddiadau E-dendro

I'ch cynorthwyo i ddod o hyd i'r cyfleoedd hyn ar System E-gaffael BRAVO, y côd prosiect yw: project_63784

Gan fod hon yn weithdrefn Agored, rhaid i'r rhai sy'n tendro sicrhau yr atebir yr holl gwestiynau Gwahoddiad i Dendro (ITT). Gall y codau Prosiect Gwahoddiad i Dendro canlynol fod o ragor o gymorth ichi ddod o hyd i gyfleoedd:

Côd Gwahoddiad i Dendro (ITT): itt_126245

A fyddech cystal â sicrhau hefyd eich bod yn gwirio'r adran Atodiadau i gael unrhyw ddogfennau/gwybodaeth a all fod o gymorth ichi gyflwyno cais neu y mae'n ofynnol ichi eu llwytho fel rhan o gyflwyno eich cais yn unol â'r wybodaeth a geir yn y pecyn tendro.

Cyfarwyddiadau i Gyflenwyr: Sut mae mynegi diddordeb yn y Tendr hwn:

  1. Cofrestrwch eich cwmni ar borth eDendroCymru – etenderwales (unwaith yn unig y mae'n rhaid gwneud hyn)
  • Ewch i bori yn y porth e-Gyrchu: www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk ↗
  • Cliciwch ar y ddolen gyswllt "cofrestru cyflenwr yma"
  • Rhowch fanylion eich sefydliad a'ch manylion defnyddiwr cywir
  • Nodwch yr enw defnyddiwr a ddewisoch a chliciwch ar "Cadw" i gwblhau
  • Cyn hir fe gewch neges e-bost a fydd yn cynnwys eich cyfrinair unigryw (cadwch hwn yn ddiogel)
  • Derbyniwch y telerau a'r amodau a chliciwch ar "parhau"
  1. Mynegi Diddordeb yn y Prosiect
  • Mewngofnodwch i'r porth gan ddefnyddio’r enw defnyddiwr/cyfrinair
  • Cliciwch ar y ddolen gyswllt "Gwahoddiadau i Dendro (ITT) sy'n Agored i Bob Cyflenwr". (Dogfennau Gwahoddiad i Dendro sy'n agored i unrhyw gyflenwr cofrestredig yw’r rhain)
  • Cliciwch ar y Gwahoddiad i Dendro perthnasol i gyrchu'r cynnwys
  • Cliciwch ar y botwm "Mynegi Diddordeb" ar frig y sgrin.
  • Bydd hwn yn symud y Gwahoddiad i Dendro i'ch tudalen "Fy Ngwahoddiadau i Dendro – My ITTs” (Mae hon yn adran ddiogel sydd wedi'i neilltuo ar gyfer eich prosiectau chi'n unig)
  • Cliciwch ar y côd Gwahoddiad i Dendro, gallwch nawr gyrchu unrhyw un o'r atodiadau drwy glicio ar "Atodiadau'r Prynwr" ar ochr chwith y sgrin.
  1. Ymateb i'r tendr
  • Ar frig y sgrin, gallwch ddewis “Ymateb” neu “Peidio ag Ymateb – Decline to Respond” (rhowch reswm os ydych yn dewis peidio)
  • Nawr gallwch ddefnyddio'r cyfleuster Negeseuon i gyfathrebu â'r prynwr a gofyn am eglurhad
  • Nodwch y dyddiad cau ar gyfer cwblhau, yna dilynwch y cyfar

Timeline

24 Jul 2026 → 10 Jan 2027 · 9 dates
  1. Planning notice published89 days ago
    24 Jul 2026, 15:52 BST
  2. Market engagement71 days ago
    10 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST

    A provider information event will be held via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 6th August, 10:00 to 11:30am. The purpose of this event is to present key information relating to the upcoming Domiciliary Care Services tender.

    The session will provide an overview of the Framework, the procurement process and available tendering support.

    To attend please register your interest by emailing:

    [email protected], including your name and organisation.

  3. Next notice expected70 days ago
    11 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST
  4. Tender notice published56 days ago
    26 Aug 2026, 12:23 BST
  5. Latest notice published26 days ago
    25 Sept 2026, 13:49 BST
  6. Clarification questions by13 days ago
    8 Oct 2026, 14:00 BST
  7. Admission / appointment period ends7 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    14 Oct 2026, 14:00 BST
  8. Today
    21 Oct 2026
  9. Award decision expected byin 48 days
    7 Dec 2026, 23:59 GMT
  10. Contract startsin 81 days
    10 Jan 2027

Notice history

7 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 24 Jul 2026
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    24 Jul 2026, 15:52 BST
    UK2
  2. Tender notice published
    26 Aug 2026, 12:23 BST
    UK4
  3. Status changed to active
    26 Aug 2026, 12:23 BST
  4. Procurement method changed
    26 Aug 2026, 12:23 BST
  5. Deadline published: 30 Sept 2026, 14:00 BST
    26 Aug 2026, 12:23 BST
  6. Tender notice published
    25 Sept 2026, 13:49 BST
    UK4
  7. Deadline moved to 14 Oct 2026, 14:00 BST
    25 Sept 2026, 13:49 BST
    +14 days · was 30 Sept 2026, 14:00 BST
Published amendments (1)

Update the Deadline date to 2pm 14th October 2026

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Carmarthenshire County Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central governmentWelsh devolved regulations apply GB-PPON: PTVL-7854-TMRZ County Hall, Carmarthen, Wales, SA31 1JPContact name, email

Official documents & specifications (3)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Preliminary market engagement notice planningPreliminary market engagement noticeUK2Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender