Cancelled

Newcastle Home Care Services Framework

Newcastle City Council · Local authority

In brief

Newcastle City Council has cancelled this procurement.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 8 years, up to 6 years with extensions, starting 5 September 2026.

It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

Newcastle City Council has a statutory duty to provide care and support services to residents who meet the national minimum eligibility threshold as defined by the Care Act 2014. The Council is committed to delivering a high-quality, responsive, and accessible home care service that enables individuals to live independently, safely, and meaningfully within their own homes and communities. This contract will support adults residing in the City of Newcastle who meet the national eligibility criteria, including: Older people aged 65 and over Adults (18+) with mental health needs Adults (18+) with physical disabilities, including sensory impairments Adults (18+) with specific needs, such as dementia, learning disabilities, autism diagnosis's, mental health conditions, end-of-life or palliative care, sudden onset or acquired brain injuries The service will operate 365 days a year (366 in leap years), between the hours of 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM.

Lots

LotTradeValue
North
5 September 2026 to 4 September 2034
What this lot covers

The Framework will operate across four geographical Zones, each forming a separate Lot. The Council intends to appoint three Providers per Lot, based on the outcome of the tender evaluation. Lot 1 - Provision of Home Care services in the North This includes: Castle, Fawdon and West Gosforth, Parklands, Gosforth and Kenton, Dene and South Gosforth, Manor Park, North Jesmond

Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services—
East
5 September 2026 to 4 September 2034
What this lot covers

The Framework will operate across four geographical Zones, each forming a separate Lot. The Council intends to appoint three Providers per Lot, based on the outcome of the tender evaluation. Lot 3 - Provision of Home Care services in the East of Newcastle This includes: Byker, Walker, Heaton, Walkergate, Monument, Ouseburn, South Jesmond

Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services—
Inner West
5 September 2026 to 4 September 2034
What this lot covers

The Framework will operate across four geographical Zones, each forming a separate Lot. The Council intends to appoint three Providers per Lot, based on the outcome of the tender evaluation. Lot 3 - Provision of Home Care services in the Inner West of Newcastle This includes: Benwell and Scotswood, Elswick, Arthurs Hill, Wingrove, West Fenham, Blakelaw

Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services—
Outer West
5 September 2026 to 4 September 2034
What this lot covers

The Framework will operate across four geographical Zones, each forming a separate Lot. The Council intends to appoint three Providers per Lot, based on the outcome of the tender evaluation. Lot 4 - Provision of Home Care services in the Outer West of Newcastle This includes: Callerton and Throckley, Chapel, Lemington, Denton, Westerhope, Kingston Park South and Newbiggin Hall

Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services—

Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
Comfort Call Limited
Be Caring Ltd (SME)
13 bids received
North£34,830,000
Awarded 6 July 2026
ST. Anthony of Padua Community Association (SME)
Hales Group Limited
17 bids received
East£34,320,000
Awarded 6 July 2026
Springfield Home Care Services Limited (SME)
Kay Care Services Ltd (SME)
22 bids received
Inner West£34,830,000
Awarded 6 July 2026
Life and Care Solutions Limited (SME)
KD Care Services Ltd (SME)
12 bids received
Outer West£34,830,000
Awarded 6 July 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 005139-2026
  2. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 019394-2026
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 063041-2026
  4. Procurement termination notice · UK12, notice 070253-2026

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From notice 005139-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 21 January 2026, last updated 24 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.