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RCC- 1422 TENDER FOR OLDER PEOPLE'S RESIDENTIAL CARE PROVISION RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

Rutland County Council

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26 Feb 2026 at 17:22

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20 Feb 2025 at 20:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "RCC- 1422 TENDER FOR OLDER PEOPLE'S RESIDENTIAL CARE PROVISION" was managed by Rutland County Council, a regional authority located in Oakham, United Kingdom. Focused on welfare services for the elderly, this tender falls under the services category and is aimed at catering to Rutland’s ageing population through the provision of residential, nursing, and respite beds. The process utilised an open procurement method and has moved past the planning and tender stages to full completion, with contracts signed on 31 August 2025. The Council accepted bids electronically, with the deadline for submissions being 7 April 2025. This project is located in the East Midlands, specifically in Rutland, which is known for its significant proportion of elderly residents.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, especially those offering services tailored to the needs of elderly individuals. By contracting with multiple providers, Rutland County Council aims to enhance the range of care options available to service users, potentially enabling businesses to establish flexible and diverse service offerings. Ideal candidates for this opportunity include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in elderly care services positioned to deliver quality care solutions. With the trend of an ageing population increasing, businesses that secure a block bed provision contract can ensure a stable long-term demand, fostering stable business growth within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RCC- 1422 TENDER FOR OLDER PEOPLE'S RESIDENTIAL CARE PROVISION RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

Notice Description

The Council went to tender to secure the provision of block beds within a number of suitably experienced providers who will, between them, provide an agreed number of residential, nursing and respite beds to older people in the County. Rutland has an ageing population and requires the beds to meet the needs of our older people. The Council is seeking to contract with more than one provider to establish a level of choice for service users and to ensure a range of provision. The provision commissioned will: SS Improve quality of life for individuals SS Reduce health and wellbeing risks for individuals SS Maintain individual's health and independence for as long as possible SS Safeguard individuals Block beds will be purchased at the Council's weekly rates. Where a provider holds an existing contract of block beds with the Council and is awarded a new contract they will utilise the new contract for those existing beds at contract commencement. Where a provider has Spot Purchased beds at Council rates, at the commencement of the contract those beds will become part of their block bed contract. Where a provider has a self-funder in their home that subsequently needs the Council to fund their care, the provider will use (when available) one of their block beds for this individual

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council went to tender to secure the provision of block beds within a number of suitably experienced providers who will, between them, provide an agreed number of residential, nursing and respite beds to older people in the County. Rutland has an ageing population and requires the beds to meet the needs of our older people. The Council is seeking to contract with more than one provider to establish a level of choice for service users and to ensure a range of provision. The provision commissioned will: SS Improve quality of life for individuals SS Reduce health and wellbeing risks for individuals SS Maintain individual's health and independence for as long as possible SS Safeguard individuals Block beds will be purchased at the Council's weekly rates. Where a provider holds an existing contract of block beds with the Council and is awarded a new contract they will utilise the new contract for those existing beds at contract commencement. Where a provider has Spot Purchased beds at Council rates, at the commencement of the contract those beds will become part of their block bed contract. Where a provider has a self-funder in their home that subsequently needs the Council to fund their care, the provider will use (when available) one of their block beds for this individual

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e5bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017599-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly

85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,120,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 202512 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
OAKHAM
Postcode
LE15 6HP
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Local Authority
Rutland
Electoral Ward
Oakham South
Westminster Constituency
Rutland and Stamford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE HOMES LIMITED

FOUNDATION CARE (NORWICH) LIMITED

Prime Life Limited

Further Information

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