Planning

Older People Residential Care Framework

BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Apr 2025 at 09:51

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The proposed procurement process, initiated by Bracknell Forest Borough Council, focuses on establishing a new framework for older people’s residential care services. The procurement, currently in the planning stage, is classified under the "services" category, specifically targeting the health and social work sector (CPV 85000000). This project will cover the UKJ11 region in the United Kingdom. The council plans to carry out pre-market engagement activities in early 2026, with the future notice expected by 1st February 2026. The framework agreement is valued at £40 million and is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2027, concluding by 31st March 2031. The procurement follows the light touch regime and focuses on a planned framework arrangement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an excellent chance to expand their market reach and operational footprint within public sector contracts. Since the council intends to consult and engage with the market, innovative care providers can contribute to defining the framework's structure and service model. This proactive engagement may allow businesses to leverage their expertise and tailor services to align with the council’s expectations, thereby fostering a mutually beneficial partnership and enhancing their competitive advantage in future tender offers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Older People Residential Care Framework

Notice Description

Bracknell Forest Council intends to create a new framework for the provision of older people's residential care. This framework will support new placements only, however if a current care provider is successful in joining the framework then their existing packages will be novated to the framework terms and conditions. Current care providers who are unsuccessful in joining the framework will retain all existing care packages (unless removed for other reasons), but will no longer be offered new packages in the first instance The Council is still determining the precise structure and service model for this framework, and therefore is unable to provide further detail regarding the Lot structure at this time. Interested parties should note this may change prior to the publication of the tender, and therefore should not consider current arrangements as indicative of the framework design. The Council intends to carry out pre-market engagement and consultation in early 2026 to involve interested parties in this service design.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050570
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016158-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.team@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1JD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire
Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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