Social care tenders and contracts in Northern Ireland
There are 2 live social care tenders in Northern Ireland 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 2 live social care tenders in Northern Ireland we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Typically 1.7 years
- Suitable for SMEs
- 0 of 2 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- 1 of 2
02Live social care tenders in Northern Ireland
- TENDER FOR DESIGN, AND DELIVERY OF YOUTH DRAMA PROGRAMMEFermanagh and Omagh District CouncilNorthern Ireland£88kCloses 2 days
- APX058 - Framework for the Provision of Agency Nursing, Care, Support and Ancillary StaffApex Housing AssociationNorthern IrelandNot statedCloses 4 daysFramework
03Who is buying
- Fermanagh and Omagh District Council 1 live tender
- Apex Housing Association 1 live tender
04Social care contracts: common questions
How many social care tenders are live in Northern Ireland?
2 right now, from 2 public buyers, with 2 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. 0 of the 2 live tenders in Northern Ireland are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses, and 1 is a framework or dynamic purchasing system (approved supplier lists that buyers then order from). 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.