Tender: Homecare and Domiciliary Services Framework – Westmorland and Furness Council (from April 2027)

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Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking suppliers for inclusion on a new Homecare Framework commencing April 2027 as the Council’s primary commissioning route for domiciliary care and support services across the area for an anticipated period of five years. The Framework will replace the current Homecare arrangements and membership of the existing Framework will not automatically transfer, so all providers wishing to continue delivering commissioned Homecare services must submit a new application and meet the requirements of this procurement. The Council encourages interested providers to treat this procurement as a strategic opportunity, dedicating time and resources to prepare a comprehensive, high-quality response that demonstrates the ability to deliver safe, effective and person-centred Homecare. The Council aims to establish a Framework of high-performing providers to enable adults to live safe, healthy, independent and fulfilling lives in their own homes and communities; providers will work alongside individuals, carers, families, communities, health partners and the Council to promote independence and self-determination, improve health and wellbeing, reduce loneliness and social isolation, prevent, reduce and delay the need for long-term care, enable people to achieve outcomes that matter to them, promote choice, dignity and control, make best use of community resources and technology, deliver safe, responsive and high-quality services, and contribute to a resilient and sustainable care market.