Social care tenders and contracts in the South West
There are 8 live social care tenders in the South West 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 8 live social care tenders in the South West we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Typically 3.5 years
- Suitable for SMEs
- 7 of 8 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- 3 of 8
02Live social care tenders in the South West
- Reopening of Framework Agreement for Live-in Care (All-Ages), Complex Care (All-Ages) and Trusted Assessors for Spot Therapy and Clinical Psychology Provision for NHS Devon Integrated Care BoardNHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARDSouth West£2.4m–61mCloses 16 daysFramework
- All-Age Independent Advocacy ServiceCornwall CouncilSouth West£6.4mCloses 17 daysSME
- Advocacy Services for Children, Young People & AdultsPlymouth City CouncilSouth West£200k–7.2mCloses 18 daysSME
- Plymouth Homecare Light Touch FrameworkPlymouth City CouncilSouth West£312mCloses 25 daysFrameworkSME
- Regional Care Cooperative - Supported AccommodationGreater Manchester Combined AuthorityNorth East +8£2m–20mCloses 25 daysSME
- Plymouth Adults' Care Home Framework (Reopening 2)Plymouth City CouncilSouth West£500mCloses 30 daysFrameworkSME
- CAMHs Tier 4 Beds and Associated ServicesAvon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS trustSouth West£4mCloses 32 daysSME
- Residential Children’s Homes for TorbayTorbay CouncilSouth West£6.3m–14mCloses 36 daysSME
03Who is buying
- Plymouth City Council 3 live tenders
- NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD 1 live tender
- Cornwall Council 1 live tender
- Greater Manchester Combined Authority 1 live tender
- Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS trust 1 live tender
04Social care contracts: common questions
How many social care tenders are live in the South West?
8 right now, from 6 public buyers, with 0 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. 7 of the 8 live tenders in the South West are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses, and 3 are frameworks or dynamic purchasing systems (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.