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Residential and Nursing Care Home Services

Staffordshire County Council

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14 Sep 2026 at 14:36

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Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council is procuring residential and nursing care home services through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The service covers residential and nursing care for older people, people living with dementia, people with physical or sensory impairments, people with learning disabilities or autism, and people with mental health needs. Ten service categories are available, covering both residential and nursing provision. Delivery is in Staffordshire. Call-offs under the DPS will be made electronically, and the system can only be used by the buyers listed in the procurement. The main classification is health and social work services (CPV 85000000). Participation is not reserved, and suppliers may be awarded more than one category.

The process reached tender: the Council invited offers using a restricted procedure to admit suppliers to the DPS. Bids are submitted electronically in English. The tender deadline was 30 September 2025 at 23:59, subsequently amended to 31 March 2029. The DPS contract period for most categories was 11 May 2024 to 30 September 2025; the nursing mental health category ran to 30 September 2024. The DPS has been extended under the Public Contracts Regulations to 31 March 2029. Its estimated value is £274,810,000, while the nursing mental health category is separately shown at £874,210,000. Evaluation includes technical eligibility: suppliers must be registered with the Care Quality Commission or an equivalent body and have a minimum rating of ‘requires improvement’ or equivalent.

This opportunity suits registered care home operators able to provide regulated residential or nursing care in Staffordshire. Relevant providers may specialise in older people, dementia, physical or sensory impairment, learning disability, autism or mental health services, with residential, nursing or both capabilities. The key qualifying requirement is registration with the Care Quality Commission, or an equivalent regulator, for the specified activities, with at least a ‘requires improvement’ rating or equivalent. Suppliers should be capable of meeting the Council’s care and support requirements, including obligations under the Care Act 2014 and related legislation. The DPS format may suit organisations seeking access to future electronic call-offs across several care categories, with no stated limit on the number of categories awarded to one supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Residential and Nursing Care Home Services

Notice Description

The Council invites suppliers to tender to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (known as the DPS) for the provision of Residential and Nursing care home services.

Lot Information

Residential Older People (01)

The Council invites Suppliers to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (known as the DPS) for the provision of Residential and Nursing care home services. Additional information: Participation is not reserved. Procurement project not financed with EU funds. Suppliers should register by completing their details on the Proactis e-tendering system: https://supplerlive.proactisp2p.com and then register an interest in this opportunity.

Options: The initial period is 30.06.2017 to 30.6.2019 (with 2 x 12 month options to extend - therefore options may be taken up for the period 1.7.2019 to 30.6.2020 and 1.7.2020 to 30.6.2021) . The options will be exercised at the discretion of the County Council and the Council reserves the right to further extend the DPS in line with Public Contract Regulations.

Renewal: The initial period is 30.06.2017 to 30.6.2019 (with 2 x 12 month options to extend - therefore options may be taken up for the period 1.7.2019 to 30.6.2020 and 1.7.2020 to 30.6.2021) . The options will be exercised at the discretion of the County Council and the Council reserves the right to further extend the DPS in line with Public Contract Regulations.

Residential Dementia

The Council invites Suppliers to tender to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (known as the DPS) for the provision of Residential and Nursing care home services. Additional information: Participation is not reserved. Procurement project not financed with EU funds. Suppliers should register by completing their details on the Proactis e-tendering system: https://supplerlive.proactisp2p.com and then register an interest in this opportunity.

Options: The initial period is 30th June 2017 to 30th June 2019 (with 2 x 12 month options to extend - therefore options may be taken up for the period 1st July 2019 to 30th June 2020 and 1st July 2020 to 30th June 2021). The options will be exercised at the discretion of the County Council and the Council reserves the right to further extend the DPS in line with Public Contract Regulations.

Renewal: The initial period is 30th June 2017 to 30th June 2019 (with 2 x 12 month options to extend - therefore options may be taken up for the period 1st July 2019 to 30th June 2020 and 1st July 2020 to 30th June 2021). The options will be exercised at the discretion of the County Council and the Council reserves the right to further extend the DPS in line with Public Contract Regulations.

Residential Physical (PD)/Sensory Impairment (SI)

The Council invites Suppliers to tender to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (known as the DPS) for the provision of Residential and Nursing care home services. Additional information: Participation is not reserved. Procurement project not financed with EU funds. Suppliers should register by completing their details on the Proactis e-tendering system: https://supplerlive.proactisp2p.com and then register an interest in this opportunity.

Options: The initial period is 30th June 2017 to 30th June 2019 (with 2 x 12 month options to extend - therefore options may be taken up for the period 1st July 2019 to 30th June 2020 and 1st July 2020 to 30th June 2021). The options will be exercised at the discretion of the County Council and the Council reserves the right to further extend the DPS in line with Public Contract Regulations.

Renewal: The initial period is 30th June 2017 to 30th June 2019 (with 2 x 12 month options to extend - therefore options may be taken up for the period 1st July 2019 to 30th June 2020 and 1st July 2020 to 30th June 2021). The options will be exercised at the discretion of the County Council and the Council reserves the right to further extend the DPS in line with Public Contract Regulations.

Residential Learning Disability (LD)/Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

The Council invites Suppliers to tender to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (known as the DPS) for the provision of Residential and Nursing care home services. Additional information: Participation is not reserved. Procurement project not financed with EU funds. Suppliers should register by completing their details on the Proactis e-tendering system: https://supplerlive.proactisp2p.com and then register an interest in this opportunity.

Options: The initial period is 30th June 2017 to 30th June 2019 (with 2 x 12 month options to extend - therefore options may be taken up for the period 1st July 2019 to 30th June 2020 and 1st July 2020 to 30th June 2021). The options will be exercised at the discretion of the County Council and the Council reserves the right to further extend the DPS in line with Public Contract Regulations.

Renewal: The initial period is 30th June 2017 to 30th June 2019 (with 2 x 12 month options to extend - therefore options may be taken up for the period 1st July 2019 to 30th June 2020 and 1st July 2020 to 30th June 2021). The options will be exercised at the discretion of the County Council and the Council reserves the right to further extend the DPS in line with Public Contract Regulations.

Residential Mental Health (MH)

The Council invites Suppliers to tender to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (known as the DPS) for the provision of Residential and Nursing care home services. Additional information: Participation is not reserved. Procurement project not financed with EU funds. Suppliers should register by completing their details on the Proactis e-tendering system: https://supplerlive.proactisp2p.com and then register an interest in this opportunity.

Options: The initial period is 30th June 2017 to 30th June 2019 (with 2 x 12 month options to extend - therefore options may be taken up for the period 1st July 2019 to 30th June 2020 and 1st July 2020 to 30th June 2021). The options will be exercised at the discretion of the County Council and the Council reserves the right to further extend the DPS in line with Public Contract Regulations.

Renewal: The initial period is 30th June 2017 to 30th June 2019 (with 2 x 12 month options to extend - therefore options may be taken up for the period 1st July 2019 to 30th June 2020 and 1st July 2020 to 30th June 2021). The options will be exercised at the discretion of the County Council and the Council reserves the right to further extend the DPS in line with Public Contract Regulations.

Nursing Older People (OP)

The Council invites Suppliers to tender to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (known as the DPS) for the provision of Residential and Nursing care home services. Additional information: Participation is not reserved. Procurement project not financed with EU funds. Suppliers should register by completing their details on the Proactis e-tendering system: https://supplerlive.proactisp2p.com and then register an interest in this opportunity.

Options: The initial period is 30th June 2017 to 30th June 2019 (with 2 x 12 month options to extend - therefore options may be taken up for the period 1st July 2019 to 30th June 2020 and 1st July 2020 to 30th June 2021). The options will be exercised at the discretion of the County Council and the Council reserves the right to further extend the DPS in line with Public Contract Regulations.

Renewal: The initial period is 30th June 2017 to 30th June 2019 (with 2 x 12 month options to extend - therefore options may be taken up for the period 1st July 2019 to 30th June 2020 and 1st July 2020 to 30th June 2021). The options will be exercised at the discretion of the County Council and the Council reserves the right to further extend the DPS in line with Public Contract Regulations.

Nursing Dementia

The Council invites Suppliers to tender to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (known as the DPS) for the provision of Residential and Nursing care home services. Additional information: Participation is not reserved. Procurement project not financed with EU funds. Suppliers should register by completing their details on the Proactis e-tendering system: https://supplerlive.proactisp2p.com and then register an interest in this opportunity.

Options: The initial period is 30th June 2017 to 30th June 2019 (with 2 x 12 month options to extend - therefore options may be taken up for the period 1st July 2019 to 30th June 2020 and 1st July 2020 to 30th June 2021). The options will be exercised at the discretion of the County Council and the Council reserves the right to further extend the DPS in line with Public Contract Regulations.

Renewal: The initial period is 30th June 2017 to 30th June 2019 (with 2 x 12 month options to extend - therefore options may be taken up for the period 1st July 2019 to 30th June 2020 and 1st July 2020 to 30th June 2021). The options will be exercised at the discretion of the County Council and the Council reserves the right to further extend the DPS in line with Public Contract Regulations.

Nursing Physical Disability (PD)/ Sensory Impairment (SI)

The Council invites Suppliers to tender to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (known as the DPS) for the provision of Residential and Nursing care home services. Additional information: Participation is not reserved. Procurement project not financed with EU funds. Suppliers should register by completing their details on the Proactis e-tendering system: https://supplerlive.proactisp2p.com and then register an interest in this opportunity.

Options: The initial period is 30th June 2017 to 30th June 2019 (with 2 x 12 month options to extend - therefore options may be taken up for the period 1st July 2019 to 30th June 2020 and 1st July 2020 to 30th June 2021). The options will be exercised at the discretion of the County Council and the Council reserves the right to further extend the DPS in line with Public Contract Regulations.

Renewal: The initial period is 30th June 2017 to 30th June 2019 (with 2 x 12 month options to extend - therefore options may be taken up for the period 1st July 2019 to 30th June 2020 and 1st July 2020 to 30th June 2021). The options will be exercised at the discretion of the County Council and the Council reserves the right to further extend the DPS in line with Public Contract Regulations.

Nursing Learning Disability (LD)/Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

The Council invites Suppliers to tender to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (known as the DPS) for the provision of Residential and Nursing care home services. Additional information: Participation is not reserved. Procurement project not financed with EU funds. Suppliers should register by completing their details on the Proactis e-tendering system: https://supplerlive.proactisp2p.com and then register an interest in this opportunity.

Options: The initial period is 30th June 2017 to 30th June 2019 (with 2 x 12 month options to extend - therefore options may be taken up for the period 1st July 2019 to 30th June 2020 and 1st July 2020 to 30th June 2021). The options will be exercised at the discretion of the County Council and the Council reserves the right to further extend the DPS in line with Public Contract Regulations.

Renewal: The initial period is 30th June 2017 to 30th June 2019 (with 2 x 12 month options to extend - therefore options may be taken up for the period 1st July 2019 to 30th June 2020 and 1st July 2020 to 30th June 2021). The options will be exercised at the discretion of the County Council and the Council reserves the right to further extend the DPS in line with Public Contract Regulations.

Nursing Mental Health (MH)

The Council invites Suppliers to tender to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (known as the DPS) for the provision of Residential and Nursing care home services. Additional information: Participation is not reserved. Procurement project not financed with EU funds. Suppliers should register by completing their details on the Proactis e-tendering system: https://supplerlive.proactisp2p.com and then register an interest in this opportunity.

Options: The initial period is 30th June 2017 to 30th June 2019 (with 2 x 12 month options to extend - therefore options may be taken up for the period 1st July 2019 to 30th June 2020 and 1st July 2020 to 30th June 2021). The options will be exercised at the discretion of the County Council and the Council reserves the right to further extend the DPS in line with Public Contract Regulations.

Renewal: The initial period is 30th June 2017 to 30th June 2019 (with 2 x 12 month options to extend - therefore options may be taken up for the period 1st July 2019 to 30th June 2020 and 1st July 2020 to 30th June 2021). The options will be exercised at the discretion of the County Council and the Council reserves the right to further extend the DPS in line with Public Contract Regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045890
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086934-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£274,810,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£1,149,020,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Staffordshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Postcode Area
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Further Information

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