Tender

Block Residential, Nursing and Extra Care Services in Buckinghamshire

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

17 Mar 2025 at 11:03

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Buckinghamshire Council, identified by tender ID DN745588, is geared towards contracting a single provider to deliver residential, nursing, and extra care services across four establishments in Buckinghamshire. These services fall within the health and social work services category and have a cumulative contract value estimated at £117,000,000 over an initial period of 10 years, starting from 8th December 2025, with an option to extend for an additional three years. The procurement method is a restricted procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015, with the intention to issue an Open Tender under PA23 in April 2025 following cancellation of the current process. The final selection questionnaire submission deadline for bidders is 7th April 2025.

This procurement contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and social services sector, particularly those experienced with delivering high-quality care in residential and nursing facilities. Providers must be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and demonstrate a good performance rating. The inclusion of different services such as residential, residential dementia, and extra care beds across multiple establishments offers wide-ranging opportunities for service providers to expand their operations and make impactful contributions to the local community in Buckinghamshire. Smaller to mid-sized healthcare providers with established compliance and quality assurance mechanisms would find this contract especially beneficial for scaling their operations.

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Notice Title

Block Residential, Nursing and Extra Care Services in Buckinghamshire

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a single provider to deliver care and support into four residential establishments in Buckinghamshire through a block contract 1. The Croft Care Home is a 60-bed residential Establishment. Included within the block contract are 25 residential and 27 Residential Dementia beds. The remaining 8 beds are available for the Provider to use at their discretion. 2. The Chestnuts Care Home is a 64-bed residential Establishment. Included within the block are 16 residential and 27 residential dementia beds and 12 Extra care beds. Willowmead Court is a 12-unit extra care facility attached to the Care Home. The remaining 21 beds are available for the Provider to use at their discretion. 3. Hazlemere Lodge care home is a 64-bed residential Establishment with nursing. Included within the block Agreement are 32 Nursing beds, 16 residential beds and 12 Extra Care beds. St James Court is a 12 unit extra care facility attached to the care home. The remaining 16 beds are available for the Provider to use at their discretion. 4. Swan House care home is a 32-bed residential Establishment. Included within the block are 10 residential and 8 residential dementia beds and 12 extra care beds. Swan Court is the 12-unit Extra Care facility attached to the Care Home. The remaining 14 beds are available for the Provider to use at their discretion

Lot Information

Lot 1

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a single provider to deliver care and support into four residential establishments in Buckinghamshire through a block contract 1. The Croft Care Home is a 60-bed residential Establishment. Included within the block contract are 25 residential and 27 Residential Dementia beds. The remaining 8 beds are available for the Provider to use at their discretion. 2. The Chestnuts Care Home is a 64-bed residential Establishment. Included within the block are 16 residential and 27 residential dementia beds and 12 Extra care beds. Willowmead Court is a 12-unit extra care facility attached to the Care Home. The remaining 21 beds are available for the Provider to use at their discretion. 3. Hazlemere Lodge care home is a 64-bed residential Establishment with nursing. Included within the block Agreement are 32 Nursing beds, 16 residential beds and 12 Extra Care beds. St James Court is a 12 unit extra care facility attached to the care home. The remaining 16 beds are available for the Provider to use at their discretion. 4. Swan House care home is a 32-bed residential Establishment. Included within the block are 10 residential and 8 residential dementia beds and 12 extra care beds. Swan Court is the 12-unit Extra Care facility attached to the Care Home. The remaining 14 beds are available for the Provider to use at their discretion. Providers must be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The Provider must have a good track record and be rated by CQC as 'Good' or above in 50% of their registered service portfolio or be registered as 'Good' or above if they only have one other service. There will be a lease between the Registered Landlord and the successful Provider. The Council is of the opinion that TUPE may apply. The Contract will start on 8th December 2025 for a period of 10 years. There is an option to extend the contract for a further period of up to three years (36 months). Additional information: The contract period is for 10 years commencing on 8th December 2025. The contract has an option to extend for a period of up to a further 3 years. The total Contract value has been estimated at PS117,000,000 i.e. for the initial term and the potential 3 years extension. The estimated annual value is 9M p.a.

Renewal: There is an option to extend for a period of up to 36 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e624
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009600-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

85144000 - Residential health facilities services

85144100 - Residential nursing care services

85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£117,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£117,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Helen Bold
Contact Email
helen.bold@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1UA
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

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