Tender for the Provision of Hounslow Homecare Services and Carers Short Breaks

The London Borough of Hounslow, in joint commissioning with the West and North London ICB, is seeking a provider for home care services and carers short breaks under solicitation DN832156. This contract is designed for residents aged 18 and over with non-complex needs who are ordinarily resident within the borough. The primary objectives are to promote healthier, more independent living by increasing user choice and control, strengthening community-based support networks, and providing planned short breaks for unpaid carers to sustain their wellbeing and caring roles. The estimated total value of the contract is 232 million pounds excluding VAT. The procurement follows a three-stage process where the award is based entirely on quality, weighted at 100 percent. The contract is scheduled to begin on September 13, 2027, with an initial five-year term ending September 12, 2032, and a possible three-year extension to September 12, 2035, for suppliers who meet all contractual obligations. This opportunity is noted as particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises. Tenders must be submitted in English by November 30, 2026, at 9:00 am.