Social care tenders and contracts in the East of England
There are 10 live social care tenders in the East of England right now, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. This page covers adult social care, day services, respite and short breaks, carers support and advocacy contracts from councils, the NHS and other public buyers. Below is what buyers are asking for, so you can see whether you qualify before you spend hours bidding.
01What buyers ask for
From the 10 live social care tenders in the East of England we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Typically 5.5 years
- Suitable for SMEs
- 5 of 10 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- None right now
02Live social care tenders in the East of England
- All Age Advocacy ServicesSuffolk County CouncilEast of England£5.4mCloses 3 days
- Stage One Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP) Aldbanks Supported Living CBC-2074-CFP-SKCentral Bedfordshire CouncilEast of EnglandNot statedCloses 7 days
- Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP) Aldbanks Supported Living CBC-2074-CFP-SKCentral Bedfordshire CouncilEast of England£2.8mCloses 10 days
- Interim Accommodation S188Norwich City CouncilEast of England£2.5mCloses 15 daysSME
- The Essex Carers HubEssex County CouncilEast of EnglandNot statedCloses 15 daysSME
- Experts at Hand: Occupational Therapy, Inclusion and Participation ServiceNorfolk County CouncilEast of EnglandNot statedCloses 18 days
- DRIVE Project for BedfordshireThe Police and Crime Commissioner for BedfordshireEast of England£992kCloses 21 daysSME
- Regional Care Cooperative - Supported AccommodationGreater Manchester Combined AuthorityNorth East +8£2m–20mCloses 25 daysSME
- HCC - 10/26 - Provision of Domestic Abuse Support within Safe AccommodationHertfordshire County CouncilEast of England£11mCloses 25 days
- HPFT - Social Care in the CommunityHertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustEast of England£4.5m–36mCloses 29 daysSME
03Who is buying
- Central Bedfordshire Council 2 live tenders
- Suffolk County Council 1 live tender
- Norwich City Council 1 live tender
- Essex County Council 1 live tender
- Norfolk County Council 1 live tender
04Social care contracts: common questions
How many social care tenders are live in the East of England?
10 right now, from 9 public buyers, with 3 closing in the next 14 days. We bring together notices from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder and refresh this page every hour.
What do buyers ask for in social care contracts?
Few notices state a minimum turnover; it is usually set out in the tender documents. Most requirements sit in the tender documents rather than the notice, so check the pack before you bid.
Can a small business win social care contracts?
Often, yes. 5 of the 10 live tenders in the East of England are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses. Smaller lots and lower-value contracts are usually the best place to start. Check the minimum turnover and insurance first, as those are the checks that rule most bids out.
05Expert notes: Care
Care contracts are usually let through frameworks and dynamic purchasing systems run by councils, so joining the right list matters as much as any single tender. Buyers will expect CQC registration and a good rating, safeguarding policies, and evidence you can recruit and keep staff.
From the tenderITT tender experts. New to tendering? Read how to search Find a Tender, how to register on the Central Digital Platform and our Invitation to Tender guide.