Planning

Care Home Services (Older People)

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 07:39

Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council is planning a procurement process titled "Care Home Services (Older People)" aimed at maintaining nursing and residential care services for older residents in existing care homes. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically social services, with the goal to bridge the supply and demand gap in Cornwall. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, as part of a long-term strategy, and anticipates the establishment of a framework agreement. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026, with a potential end date of 31st March 2031, but can be extended until 2034. Key communication regarding future notices is expected by 7th July 2025. The process aligns with UK legislation as referenced in the legal basis documentation.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the social services sector, particularly those with experience in elder care, to expand and secure government contracts in a rapidly growing market. Companies that are capable of delivering consistent, high-quality care services and can adapt to scale according to Cornwall's needs will find this an ideal situation to demonstrate expertise and reliability. With a framework agreement in place, organisations can expect a stable and sustained business relationship over the contracted period, ensuring steady growth and resource allocation. Providers interested in this substantial opportunity should express interest via the platforms specified by Cornwall Council to capitalise on this planned procurement phase.

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Notice Title

Care Home Services (Older People)

Notice Description

Maintain the delivery of nursing and residential care services for older people based on existing care homes. This will ensure care services are available to older people whilst the Council progresses a development framework for new schemes to bridge the gap between supply and demand in Cornwall. Providers interested in providing older people care services in Cornwall are invited to express interest via the advert published on Supplying the Southwest. See link below: http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0519a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023529-2025
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
Not specified

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

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