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Reopening the Home Care Support Framework (Flexible Framework)

Awarded to Aptine Care Services aka Aptine Ltd, Be Well Care Ltd, Connect Care Ltd +12 more

Bracknell Forest Borough Council(buyer)

Published
Published 13 March 2026
Deadline
Closed 15 December 2025

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Overview

Bracknell Forest Borough Council has reopened its Home Care Support Framework to admit new providers for delivering personal care and support services to eligible adults aged 18 and over within the borough. The framework, which commenced in April 2022 and expires September 2027, supports individuals meeting Care Act eligibility criteria, including those with complex needs, enabling them to remain in their own homes with services such as personal care and reablement following hospital discharge. Sixteen providers, including Aptine Care Services, Be Well Care Ltd, Connect Care Ltd, and others, were awarded contracts totalling £250,000 on 9 March 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
£250,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
13 March 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Social work services without accommodation

Award outcome

Awarded value
£250,000
Award date
9 March 2026
Contract period
5 January 2026 → 30 September 2027
Winners
  • Aptine Care Services aka Aptine Ltd
  • Be Well Care Ltd
  • Connect Care Ltd
  • Excellence Healthcare Services Ltd.
  • Gabriel's Angels Ltd
  • Goldcrest Healthcare Service Ltd
  • HTR Care and Recruitment Ltd
  • Happy at Home Community Care Services Ltd.
  • Kcare Nursing Agency Ltd
  • Logos Heart Care Ltd
  • MKM13 Sewa Limited t/a Wincare Homecare
  • McNaha Care
  • NHES Care Ltd
  • People Matter Support Services Ltd
  • VJ Carers Limited

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    13 March 2026

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