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Framework for the Provision of Residential and Nursing Care Services

Cumberland Council

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14 Oct 2025 at 11:09

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23 Apr 2025 at 15:41

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31 Oct 2024 at 16:53

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Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council is procuring an open framework for the provision of Residential and Nursing Care Services in the health and social work sector. This initiative aims to support the changing needs of older adults in Cumberland by offering high-quality services that ensure safety, independence, and wellbeing. The framework, valued at up to £600 million over an eight-year term, including optional extensions, allows new providers to join anytime during its duration. The procurement process is in the 'tenderUpdate' stage, with ongoing opportunities for providers to join through email submission. Located in Carlisle, this regional authority will facilitate service provision in the UKD1 region, with an open procedure ensuring transparency and accessibility for qualified providers.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses focused on delivering residential and nursing care services, especially those capable of implementing service user-focused outcomes and aligning with Care Act guidance. SMEs and large enterprises that can demonstrate high-quality care standards and a commitment to social value, including the Real Living Wage for staff, are particularly well-suited to participate. Firms are encouraged to ensure their Care Quality Commission ratings meet the council's standards for successful application. This framework not only promises consistency in service delivery but also invites innovation and professional development in the care sector, which can be an attractive prospect for expanding businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Residential and Nursing Care Services

Notice Description

Framework Awards to the Framework for the provision of Older Adults Residential and Nursing Care Services in Cumberland. (1st Round was procured via The Chest portal - any further additions are done via email. The up to date list of framework providers is updated every 3 months on the Cumberland Council website.) https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/framework-olderadults

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lot 1: The commissioning of Residential & Nursing placements by Cumberland Council on a spot-purchased basis at the Usual Price Bandings, ASC Agreed Price, Third Party Top Ups or Out of County Rates. PLEASE NOTE - All future framework awards (and call-offs) to this open framework will be published on https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/business-and-licensing/procurement-social-value-tenders-and-contracts/about-procurement in the Framework Agreement Section.

Renewal: The initial period of the contract is 4 years. There are FOUR optional extensions of up to 12 months. The use of these extensions are at the absolute discretion of the Council. The end date of 13 May 2033 includes the 4 x 12 month optional extensions. If the extensions are not used the contract will end on 13 May 2029.

Lot 2

Lot 2: The commissioning of Residential & Nursing placements by Cumberland Council through mini competitions. Currently there is no intention to set up alternative arrangements when the Framework Agreement goes 'live' in May 2025, but this will allow additional flexibility to setup alternative commissioning approaches throughout the term of the Framework (i.e., additional support around hospital discharge).

Renewal: The initial period of the contract is 4 years. There are FOUR optional extensions of up to 12 months. The use of these extensions are at the absolute discretion of the Council. The end date of 13 May 2033 includes the 4 x 12 month optional extensions. If the extensions are not used the contract will end on 13 May 2029.

Lot 3

Lot 3: The commissioning of Residential & Nursing placements through the Framework Agreement by partner organisations (such as the ICB). Further discussions are being held with the Integrated Care Board (ICB) around scoping access to the Residential & Nursing Framework.

Renewal: The initial period of the contract is 4 years. There are FOUR optional extensions of up to 12 months. The use of these extensions are at the absolute discretion of the Council. The end date of 13 May 2033 includes the 4 x 12 month optional extensions. If the extensions are not used the contract will end on 13 May 2029.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b31b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065087-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
14 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 May 2025 - 13 May 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cumberland Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Postcode Area
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
31
Supplier Names

Applegarth Healthcare Limited

Bamco Thirty Four Ltd

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

Bethany House Ltd

Bethshan Care Nursing Home Ltd

Brancaster Care Homes Ltd

Brant Howe Ltd

Cinnabar Support and Living Ltd

Creative Support Limited

Croft Avenue Care Home Limited

Cumberland and Westmorland Convalescent Home

Cumbria Nursing Services Millfield Ltd

Curo Care Chichester Hall Ltd

Curo Care Hames Hall Limited

Granville Court Care Services Ltd

Greenlane Cumbria Limited

Greystone House Residential Care Home Ltd

HC-One No 1 Limited

Haven Care Centres Limited

Inglewood Cumbria Limited

Methodist Homes

Morton Cottage Residential Home Ltd

Ms Joanna Hindmoor

P and C Residential services Ltd

Pamela Dawn Hill-Eades

Risedale Estates Limited

Solway House Ltd

St Philips Care Ltd

Tamaris Healthcare (England) Limited

The Henry Lonsdale Trust CIO

kirklands Care Ltd

Further Information

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