Tender

Older Adults Residential and Nursing Care Services

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Nov 2024 at 14:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council is currently in the tender stage for procuring a Framework for Older Adults Residential and Nursing Care Services, classed under the Health and Social Work Services category. This procurement pertains to the region of England in the United Kingdom. The open procedure is being used, with the tender period closing on 10 January 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract is set to commence on 14 May 2025 and will run until 13 May 2029. The current framework, previously managed by Cumbria County Council, is approaching its end in May 2025. Businesses interested in providing these services must submit separate tenders for each CQC-registered care home they operate.

This tender presents a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in residential and nursing care services to expand their operations within Westmorland and Furness. The framework seeks providers who can focus on improving wellbeing, delivering person-centred care, and maximising independence for service users. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given their potential to form local partnerships and offer flexible, user-focused solutions. The procurement process offers the chance to engage in a long-term contract, fostering business growth and stability for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Older Adults Residential and Nursing Care Services

Notice Description

Westmorland and Furness Council is procuring a Framework for the provision of Older Adults Residential and Nursing Care Services. The current Framework, that was commissioned by Cumbria County Council, is ending in May 2025. The Council is committed to achievement of continuous improvement of its residential and nursing care services for adults in Westmorland and Furness. Our ambition is to achieve positive outcomes for all Users of the Service. We are looking to provide services that will ensure all care and support provision: * focuses on improving wellbeing and quality of life * provides a person-centred approach for individual service users * focuses on delivering outcomes people require and maximises their independence and strengths for as long as possible * promotes user choice and control; and * is flexible in response to a wide range of assessed needs. This should include but is not limited to forming local partnerships with families and friends, and in the statutory, independent, voluntary and community sectors. Please note where a provider has multiple homes, a separate tender will need to be submitted for each CQC registered care home.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87c46922-669f-4c21-8e6f-fb18343eab5b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77f72234-16e7-4555-bb47-1a22eab35276
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 May 2025 - 13 May 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
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
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Further Information

Notice Documents

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