Explore the approved list for domiciliary care services in Newport. Essential info for healthcare and social care providers bidding for public sector contracts. The Approved List for the Provision of Domiciliary Care Services has an estimated value of £55 million excluding VAT and is open to new entrants that meet the requirements set out by Newport City Council. For providers that want to deliver domiciliary care within Newport, this is a useful route into future care packages.
Why This Domiciliary Care Opportunity Matters
Newport City Council is inviting tenders from providers that want to join its established approved list for domiciliary care services within the geographical area of Newport. The list was established in 2024 and has been reopened for new entrants. Providers must be registered with Care Inspectorate Wales to deliver the service within the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board region, or obtain that registration before they are considered for packages of care.
Opportunities like this are valuable because they allow you to:
- Create a route into future packages of care without waiting for a completely new procurement to be launched
- Be considered for call-off opportunities
- Build recognised sector presence: Being listed enhances your reputation and eligibility for further government contracts
Framework Benefits and Bidding Considerations
The £55 million spend cap reflects the scale and security of this opportunity: major, but with solid local focus. Opportunities such as this one are highly competitive, so understanding how to present evidence of quality, capacity and compliance is essential. Newport City Council and partners assess both technical ability and value for money, meaning you must demonstrate outcomes, safeguarding practices and regulatory credentials.
Because this is not divided into lots, providers need to focus less on lot selection and more on whether their service model, registration status and delivery capability meet the requirements set out in the tender documents. For organisations already operating in or able to register within the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board region, this may be a practical route into future domiciliary care work.
- Framework value: Up to £55 million excluding VAT
- Contracting authority: Newport City Council
- Approved list reopened for new entrants
- Scheduled and spot-purchase opportunities via the approved list
- Framework end date: 22 February 2029
- Find a Tender notice
- Submission deadline approaching—early preparation essential
Actionable Tips for a Successful Bid
- Focus on service readiness: make sure your registration, workforce model, safeguarding arrangements and evidence of domiciliary care delivery are clearly presented.
- Supply clear, concise evidence: Show how your service delivers safe, person-centred care and meets the standards expected for domiciliary care provision in Wales.
Applications to approved lists like this still need careful preparation, especially where providers need to evidence regulatory readiness, service quality and local delivery capability.
Ready to make your move? Thornton & Lowe’s bid support services help healthcare and social care providers identify, target and secure government contracts, including opportunities like this one. Our experienced consultants provide step-by-step guidance through every stage, from PQQ and technical responses to compliance checks and clarifications. Contact us today to position your organisation for success—before the submission deadline passes.
