Planning

Working Aged Adults Care Homes

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Planning

15 Apr 2025 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council, located in Truro, is initiating a structured market engagement phase for their upcoming procurement of "Working Aged Adults Care Homes," which falls under the social services industry category (CPV 85320000). This procurement aims to address the needs of adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health issues, and complex physical and sensory needs. The market engagement period is scheduled for May and June 2025, with initial provider engagement sessions set for 6th May 2025. The contract is substantial, valued at £280 million (gross value £336 million), and covers the UKK3 region. This project is currently at the planning stage, with critical milestones planned to inform commissioning strategy and contract structures ahead of the tender process, and it will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031, with possible renewal until 2033.

This tender presents significant opportunities for care home providers specialising in services for individuals with diverse and complex needs. Businesses suited to compete for this contract are those with a robust background in providing high-quality care and support to vulnerable adults, particularly those with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions. Engaging in this procurement process allows businesses to potentially secure a long-term contract with substantial financial value, thereby supporting strategic growth and stability. The structured market engagement will also provide valuable insights and allow providers to shape procurement strategies, enhancing their competitive edge in the bidding process.

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Notice Title

Working Aged Adults Care Homes

Notice Description

Care home provision for adults with needs relating to a learning disability, autism, mental health and complex physical/sensory needs, and provides an opportunity for care home providers to engage with upcoming procurement activity in Cornwall.

Planning Information

We are running a structured market engagement phase in advance of progressing the procurement process for the new contract. This will inform our commissioning strategy, the contract structure and our procurement approach. Key Lines of Enquiry will be tested through the market engagement. Market Engagement period May and June 2025 Initial provider engagement sessions planned for 6th May 2025. Please refer to the related advert on Supplying the Southwest for further details which includes details of the initial market engagement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050303
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015163-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Simon Watkins
Contact Email
simon.watkins@cornwall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1872

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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