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Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is establishing a new framework for the delivery of domiciliary care services across Merthyr Tydfil, with an estimated total value of £43 million excluding VAT.

The framework is divided into six geographical lots covering Central, North and South areas, with two lots available within each zone. A maximum of six providers will be appointed, and each supplier can be awarded a maximum of one lot.

Services are expected to commence from April 2027. The framework could operate until September 2037 if all available extension periods are exercised.

Service Requirements

The framework will provide a route for Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council to commission domiciliary care services within allocated geographical areas.

Successful providers will be appointed to individual lot areas, with contracts for service delivery awarded without further competition under the framework.

Prices will be based on the tenderer’s submitted market price.

Detailed domiciliary care service requirements and technical specifications: Not disclosed in the information provided.

Providers should review the full tender documentation for details of the required care model, service standards, workforce arrangements, referral processes and individual care and support requirements.

Lots Available

Lot 1 – Central 1 (C1)

Covers domiciliary care provision within the Central Zone.

Estimated Lot Value: £1,060,000 excluding VAT

Lot 2 – Central 2 (C2)

Covers domiciliary care provision within the Central area.

Estimated Lot Value: £1,060,000 excluding VAT

Lot 3 – North 1 (N1)

Covers domiciliary care provision within the North area.

Estimated Lot Value: £7,950,000 excluding VAT

Lot 4 – North 2 (N2)

Covers domiciliary care provision within the North area.

Estimated Lot Value: £7,950,000 excluding VAT

Lot 5 – South 1 (S1)

Covers domiciliary care provision within the South area.

Estimated Lot Value: £7,950,000 excluding VAT

Lot 6 – South 2 (S2)

Covers domiciliary care provision within the South area.

Estimated Lot Value: £7,950,000 excluding VAT

The published notice states that framework lot values may be shared with other lots.

Suppliers should note that although they may consider the different geographical opportunities, the maximum number of lots that can be awarded to an individual supplier is one.

Framework Information

The Council intends to appoint a maximum of six providers to the framework.

Once appointed, contracts for the delivery of services within allocated lot areas will be awarded without competition.

The framework does not charge suppliers a framework fee.

Only Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, as the establishing authority, is identified as being able to use the framework.

Contract Information

Buyer: Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

Deadline: 12 October 2026, 12:00pm

Contract Value: £43,000,000 excluding VAT

Delivery Length: 1 April 2027 to 30 September 2033, with two optional two-year extensions to 30 September 2037 – up to 10 years and 6 months

Tender Link: Click here

The deadline for supplier enquiries is 7 October 2026 at 12:00am, with an estimated award decision date of 23 November 2026.

The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure under the light touch regime.

The opportunity is identified as particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

Evaluation Criteria

All six lots will be evaluated on:

• Quality – 70%
• Price – 30%

Detailed Quality Criteria and Individual Weightings: Not disclosed in the information provided.

Providers should review the complete ITT documentation for the quality questions, scoring methodology, pricing requirements and any minimum evaluation thresholds.

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