Planning

Provision of Nursing Beds under a block contract arrangement

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN

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Planning

24 Oct 2025 at 14:11

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Camden is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Provision of Nursing Beds under a block contract arrangement". This engagement is part of the broader effort to identify providers capable of offering nursing beds, classified under CPV code 85144000, related to residential health facilities services. The procurement aims to secure a minimum of 10 nursing beds, with contracts expected to run for five years starting from staggered dates in July 2026. The engagement period is set to conclude on 12th November 2025. Interested parties are invited to participate, particularly those offering innovation in strengths-based and community-driven nursing care, aligning with Camden's vision for person-centred support. The procurement is focused on providers located in England, within the United Kingdom, emphasizing flexibility and collaboration due to current care market pressures.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, especially those with the capability to provide high-quality nursing care on a block contract basis. Businesses well-suited to compete for this contract are those that can offer innovative, strengths-based care solutions that are community-oriented. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the procurement values their suitability. The anticipated contract value, exceeding £10 million, offers substantial growth prospects for providers that can meet the contractual requirements. The emphasis on long-term partnership and flexibility in capacity building presents an enticing opportunity for businesses looking to establish or expand their foothold in the UK's health services market under a stable contractual arrangement with a reputable buyer like the London Borough of Camden.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Nursing Beds under a block contract arrangement

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is issued in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) 2023 to inform the market of a forthcoming procurement opportunity for the provision of nursing beds under a block contract arrangement. The London Borough of Camden is seeking to engage with the market ahead of a planned procurement for the provision of nursing beds under a block contract arrangement. We are interested in hearing from providers who can offer a minimum of 10 nursing beds at the rate to be specified in the forthcoming tender. Contracts are expected to run for 5 years, with staggered start dates from July 2026. We recognise the current pressures within the care market and welcome responses from providers who may need time to reach full bed capacity due to limited immediate availability. Camden is committed to working flexibly and collaboratively with providers to ensure high-quality care for our residents. We are particularly keen to engage with innovative providers who deliver strengths-based, community-driven nursing care and are aligned with Camden's vision for person-centred support now and into the future. This engagement aims to inform our approach and ensure the upcoming procurement reflects the realities of the market and the needs of our community.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50dbedb1-cd50-4c9c-9b2f-cce99a3c7c19
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0f35c2f-c706-4b0f-850a-6b4ec05ad841
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85144000 - Residential health facilities services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN
Contact Name
Jaison Gomba
Contact Email
jaison.gomba@camden.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079746605

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1C 4AG
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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