Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bb3-c665-718d-811a-ad79088deee9/keeping-well-services-framework [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Keeping Well Services Framework [Sunderland City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sunderland-city-council) Estimated value £75,000,000 Published 20 Nov 2024 Deadline Closed 7 Jan 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender This opportunity is advertised on [open-uk.org](https://open-uk.org/) - all tender documents can be accessed on OPEN Framework for the provision of Keeping Well Services (Care & Support at Home for Adults over 18 Years) Services that are being commissioned under this Framework are: ### Service 1 Lots 1 to 5 - Care & Support at Home • Lot 1 - Sunderland East • Lot 2 - Sunderland West • Lot 3 - Coalfields • Lot 4 - Washington • Lot 5 - Sunderland North Service 2 - Lot 6 - Care and Support in the Home: Overnight Care Service 3 - Lot 7 - Live in Care Service Service 4 - Lot 8 - Carer Support Service (Carer Relief) Service 5 - Lot 9 - Support Services (Ad-Hoc) Care and Support in the Home The framework will be awarded as follows: Lots 1 to 5 - single contractor for each geographical locality area lot as stated above. All framework orders will be directly placed with the contracted provider. - Lot 6single contractor lot covering all locality areas citywide. All framework orders will be directly placed with contracted provider. - Lot 7single contractor lot covering all locality areas citywide. All framework orders will be directly placed with contracted provider. - Lot 8single contractor lot covering all locality areas citywide. All framework orders will be directly placed with contracted provider. - Lot 9multiple contractor lot covering all locality areas citywide by further competition or direct award There is no restriction to the number of lots a bidder can submit however, for lots 1 to 5, a bidder can only be successful for 1 out of the 5 lots available\* \*Please ensure you read the Instructions section in full for details regarding the Referral (call off) process and evaluation award criteria. In addition, please ensure you read the service specification in full and all other tender documentation as part of this invitation to tender (ITT) Read full description ## CPV classification Social work and related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/58330760-f9c9-4627-a1c5-6c4f1ea5a48b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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