This Framework will meet the domiciliary care needs of the following groups of people who meet the national eligibility criteria and reside within the City of Newcastle:

— Older People aged 65 years and over,

— People who have Learning Disabilities and/or Autism aged 18 years and over,

— People with Mental Health needs aged 18 years and over,

— People with Physical Disabilities, including sensory impairment aged 18 years and over,

— People aged 18 years and over with specific needs, for example (but not restricted to) dementia, end-of-life, palliative care, and sudden onset brain injury.

It will operate between the hours of 7:00 to 23:00, 365 days per year (366 in any leap year).

Further information and associated documents will be available on our electronic tendering system at www.nepoportal.org

Lot 1 General Home Care within the North of the City.

2 providers will be allocated to each Lot.

Lot 2 General Home Care within the East of the City.

2 providers will be allocated to each Lot.

Lot 3 General Home Care within the West of the City.

2 providers will be allocated to each Lot.