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Contract Award Notice

TC1121 Home Care and Extra Care Services

  • First published: 23 July 2026
  • Last modified: 23 July 2026
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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-049ca4
Published by:
Manchester City Council
Authority ID:
AA20173
Publication date:
23 July 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

This procurement is for the provision of Home Care and Extra Care Services in Manchester.

Manchester City Council (MCC) is looking to establish a Framework for Homecare services

which will comprise of 3 Lots:

Lot 1 Home Care North (up to 10 providers)

Lot 2 Home Care Central (up to 15 providers)

Lot 3 Home Care South (up to 15 providers)

Please note Providers will not be included on more than 2 Lots for home care services

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Manchester City Council

Floor 5 (Mount Street Elevation),, Town Hall Extension, Albert Square

Manchester

M60 2LA

UK

Contact person: Ms Samantha Wilson

Telephone: +44 1612345000

E-mail: samantha.wilson@manchester.gov.uk

NUTS: UKD3

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.manchester.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: http://www.manchester.gov.uk

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

TC1121 Home Care and Extra Care Services

Reference number: DN743041

II.1.2) Main CPV code

85000000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

This procurement is for the provision of Home Care and Extra Care Services in Manchester.

Manchester City Council (MCC) is looking to establish a Framework for Homecare services

which will comprise of 3 Lots:

Lot 1 Home Care North (up to 10 providers)

Lot 2 Home Care Central (up to 15 providers)

Lot 3 Home Care South (up to 15 providers)

Please note Providers will not be included on more than 2 Lots for home care services

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 140 000 000.00  GBP

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1 Home Care North

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85000000

98000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD33

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Further details are set out in the procurement documents

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Zero Carbon and Environment / Weighting: 10

Cost criterion: Quality / Weighting: 70

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Lot 2 Home Care Central

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85000000

98000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD33

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Further details are set out in the procurement documents

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Zero Carbon and Environment / Weighting: 10

Cost criterion: Quality / Weighting: 70

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Lot 3 Home Care South

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85000000

98000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD33

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Further details are set out in the procurement documents

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 20

Quality criterion: Zero Carbon and Environment / Weighting: 10

Cost criterion: Quality / Weighting: 70

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2024/S 000-030197

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: Home Care North

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 291

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Medacs Healthcare Ltd

London

W1D 3QU

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: Home Care North

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 291

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Homecarers Care Services Ltd

London

NW3 2NH

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: Home Care North

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 291

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

I Care (GB) Ltd

Blackpool

FY2 0PJ

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: Home Care North

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 291

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Meridian Health & Social Care Ltd

Wolverhampton

WV9 5HD

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: Home Care North

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 291

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Care at Home Group Ltd

Wirral

CH62 3NX

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: Home Care North

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 291

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Care Quality Services Ltd

Stafford

ST18 0FX

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: Home Care North

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 291

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Hales Group Ltd

Peterborough

PE1 5TX

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: Home Care North

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 291

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Franco Ltd t/a 365 Medicare

Hyde

SK14 4EH

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: Home Care North

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 291

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Age Concern Manchester (t/a Age UK Manchester)

Manchester

M2 7HG

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: Home Care North

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 291

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Routes Healthcare (North) Ltd

Macclesfield,

SK10 2XA

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: Home Care North

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 291

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The Care Company Plus Ltd

Manchester

M3 1EZ

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: Home Care North

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 291

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Pova Care Ltd

Bradford

BD3 0LT

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: Home Care North

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 291

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Specialist Care Team Ltd

Lancashire

LA4 4AY

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: Home Care North

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 291

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Grace Live In Carers Ltd

Oldham

OL8 4QQ

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: Home Care North

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 291

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Choices Care Ltd

Peterborough

PE4 6AG

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Home Care Central

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 291

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Medacs Healthcare Ltd

London

W1D 3QU

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Home Care Central

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 291

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Be Caring Ltd

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE3 3LZ

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Home Care Central

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 291

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The Human Support Group Ltd

Nottinghamshire

NG7 2SZ

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Home Care Central

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 921

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

C4 Care Ltd

Stockport

SK4 3GN

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Home Care Central

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 291

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Icare Solutions Ltd

Manchester

M16 9HF

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Home Care Central

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 921

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Cathedral Care Services Ltd

Sale

M33 3SD

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Home Care Central

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 921

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Premier Care Ltd

Colchester

C04 9QR

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Home Care Central

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 921

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

I Care (GB) Ltd

Blackpool

FY2 0PJ

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Home Care Central

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 921

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Kingdom Health Ltd

Shrewsbury

SY1 3LL

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Home Care Central

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 291

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

HG Care Services Ltd

Stockport

Sk4 2LP

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Home Care Central

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 291

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Hales Group Ltd

Peterborough

PE1 5TX

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Home Care Centraal

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 291

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Care Quality Services Ltd

Stafford

ST18 0FX

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Home Care Central

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 291

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Delta Care Ltd

Preston

PR1 3RE

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Home Care Central

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 921

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ethica Services Ltd t/a Ethica Care

Essex

CO3 3LX

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Home Care Central

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 291

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Trailblazer Social Care Ltd

Brighouse

HD6 1PE

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: Home Care South

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 291

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Be Caring Ltd

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE3 3LZ

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: Home Care South

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 921

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The Human Support Group Ltd

Nottingham

NG7 2SZ

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: Home Care South

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 921

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

C4 Care Ltd

Stockport

SK4 3GN

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: Home Care South

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 921

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Premier Care Ltd

Colchester

C04 9QR

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: Home Care South

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 921

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Cathedral Care Services Ltd

Sale

M33 3SD

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: Home Care South

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 921

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Icare Solutions Ltd

Manchester

M16 9HF

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: Home Care South

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 921

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Homecarers Care Services Ltd

London

NW3 2NH

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: Home Care South

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 921

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Meridian Health & Social Care Ltd

Wolverhampton

WV9 5HD

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: Home Care South

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 921

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Kingdom Health Ltd

Shrewsbury

SY1 3LL

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: Home Care South

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 921

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Care at Home Group Ltd

Wirral

CH62 3NX

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: Home Care South

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 921

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

HG Care Services Ltd

Stockport

Sk4 2LP

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: Home Care South

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 921

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Franco Ltd t/a 365 Medicare

Hyde

SK14 4EH

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: Home Care South

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 921

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Delta Care Ltd

Lancashire

PR1 3RE

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: Home Care South

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 921

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ethica Services Ltd t/a Ethica Care

Essex

CO3 3LX

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: Home Care South

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/01/2026

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 921

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Trailblazer Social care

Brighouse

HD6 1PE

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: Lowest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP / Highest offer: 140 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

This procurement is for the provision of Home Care and Extra Care Services in Manchester.

Manchester City Council (MCC) is looking to establish a Framework for Homecare services

which will comprise of the following 3 Lots:

Lot 1 Home Care North (up to 10 providers - this was increased to 15)

Lot 2 Home Care Central (up to 15 providers)

Lot 3 Home Care South (up to 15 providers)

Please note Providers will not be included on more than 2 Lots.

Providers will be initially ranked based on the total score for Quality, Social Value and Zero

Carbon & Environment. This will be used to determine those contractors to be included on

the Framework Agreement to a maximum of 15 providers on Lot 1, 15 providers on Lot 2 and

15 providers on Lot 3.

Providers were asked to rank their preferred lots. The highest scoring bidder will be

awarded their preferred Lots, and the next successful highest scoring bidders up to the

maximum number of providers will be awarded Lots in line with their preferences where

possible.

Please note there may be potential TUPE implications associated with each of the lots.

The Council is used the e-business portal known as the Chest.

The successful supplier will be required to actively participate in the economic and social

regeneration of the locality of, and surroundings of, the place of delivery of the contract.

Therefore, selection and award criteria, specification requirements and contract

performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations

as relevant to the subject matter of this project.

The Council reserves the right not to award the framework, as a result of this Contract

Notice. The Council shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any organisation

in responding to this notice or in tendering for the proposed framework.

All submissions must be in English, with any clarifications or discussions conducted in

English. Tenders and supporting documents must be priced in pounds sterling and all

payments under the proposed contract will be made in pounds sterling.

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

The High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)

The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

UK

VI.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

The Council will incorporated a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point

information on the award of the framework is communicated to tenderers prior to entering

into the framework. If an appeal regarding the award of a framework has not been

successfully resolved, the Public Contract Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties

who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the

High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

22/07/2026

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
85000000 Health and social work services Other Services
98000000 Other community, social and personal services Other Services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

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About the buyer

Main contact:
samantha.wilson@manchester.gov.uk
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