Planning

Residential Care for Working Age Adults

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

26 Jan 2026 at 14:35

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 May 2025 at 19:52

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process to commission a new Framework for Residential Care for Working Age Adults. The contracting authority, located in Nottingham, United Kingdom, plays a vital role in the sub-central government sector. The framework falls under the services industry category, particularly focusing on health and social work services. Key preliminary market engagement sessions are scheduled for 26 February 2026 online, and 27 February 2026 at County Hall, Nottinghamshire, offering a chance for providers to understand the procurement timeline and process. The procurement is set to officially commence with contracts planned from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those capable of providing residential care for adults. Engaging with Nottinghamshire County Council’s procurement could lead to continuous business from a stable public sector partner. Businesses experienced with public frameworks or those looking to secure a foothold in the sub-central government sector will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. The framework agreement allows for a collaborative environment that encourages providers to align with the evolving commissioning model, potentially fostering long-term business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Residential Care for Working Age Adults

Notice Description

Nottinghamshire County Council intends to commission a new Framework for the provision of Residential Care for Working Age Adults. As part of the process, we are undertaking preliminary market engagement. More detail can be found in the engagement section below.

Planning Information

Nottinghamshire County Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement regarding the commissioning of a Framework for the provision of Residential Care for Working Age Adults. We will be hosting two engagement sessions - one in person at County Hall, Nottinghamshire and one online - to update the market on the current position, to outline key milestones and to provide a space for providers to ask questions about the emerging approach. The Senior Commissioning Officer in charge of this review will be attending both meetings to lead discussions. These sessions will cover: The developing commissioning model and procurement route Expected timelines and next steps for the 2026 tender A dedicated Q&A segment to address provider queries These events offer a key opportunity to check our direction with the market and ensure that future changes are shaped collaboratively. Please register using the links below to secure your place at either the in-person or virtual session: Thursday 26 February (13:00-14:00) - Online Event - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1981421749792?aff=oddtdtcreator Friday 27 February (10:00-11:30) - In-Person Event - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1981422201142?aff=oddtdtcreator

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006722-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
prpc@nottscc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Further Information

Notice Documents

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