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Residential and Nursing Care Homes for Adults - Framework Agreement

Nottinghamshire County Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

11 Sep 2026 at 16:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

07 Sep 2026 at 15:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

26 Jan 2026 at 14:35

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 May 2025 at 20:52

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council is procuring a closed framework for residential and nursing care home services for adults. It covers standard placements, short breaks, emergency placements, forensic provision, and exceptional or highly specialist care for people whose primary needs include learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, physical disabilities, brain injuries and sensory impairments. The framework may also support 16- and 17-year-olds where the care home meets applicable registration, policy and regulatory requirements. Provision will mainly be delivered across Nottinghamshire’s seven districts, with placements outside the county where required. Residential care for older adults is generally commissioned through other arrangements, so this framework is principally aimed at working-age adults. The buying organisation is Nottinghamshire County Council, and the service category is health and social work services.

The procurement has reached tender: the Council invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission permitted in English. Questions may be submitted until 2 November 2026 at 23:59, and tenders are due by 9 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The framework is intended to run from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2033, with extensions of up to two further 24-month periods, giving a maximum possible end date of 31 March 2037. Its estimated gross value is £995,000,000. There is one lot. Award is based entirely on quality, with a 60% minimum quality threshold, alongside the conditions of participation. Successful providers may receive call-offs by direct award or further competition; appointment does not guarantee placements or expenditure.

This opportunity suits registered residential and nursing care providers, including SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises, able to support adults with complex and varied care needs. Providers should be able to demonstrate relevant technical ability, give examples of comparable delivery, and provide details of each care home and its Care Quality Commission registration. The requirements also cover financial standing, insurance, data protection, health and safety, relevant policies and procedures, staff training, modern slavery compliance where applicable, and the ability to manage subcontractors where used. Providers need capacity to respond to planned, emergency and specialist placements, including situations requiring urgent action within 72 hours. Strong service quality is central to selection, and providers should be prepared for future call-offs assessed through direct award or further competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Residential and Nursing Care Homes for Adults - Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Nottinghamshire County Council is procuring a Framework Agreement for the provision of residential and/or nursing care home services for adults. The Council intends to appoint multiple successful bidders as Providers under the Framework. The Framework will support individuals whose primary support needs include learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, physical disabilities, brain injuries and sensory impairments. Services may include standard placements, short breaks, emergency placements, forensic provision and exceptional and highly specialist care arrangements. The service is primarily for adults. The Council may also use the Framework to commission provision for young people aged 16 or 17, provided that the relevant home satisfies all applicable registration, policy and regulatory requirements, including those of the Care Quality Commission and/or Ofsted. For older adults, typically those aged 65 and over, the Council will ordinarily commission residential provision through alternative contracts that the Council has developed specifically for residential care for older adults. It is anticipated that this Framework will only be used for people aged 65 years and over in exceptional circumstances where suitable provision cannot be identified via the alternative contracts. Most placements are expected to be within the seven districts of Nottinghamshire. However, the Council may commission placements outside of Nottinghamshire where required. Bidders are advised that, following the UK Government's publication of the English Devolution White Paper in December 2024, a programme of Local Government Reorganisation ("LGR") is underway which may affect the governance, boundaries and/or legal status of the Council during the term of any Framework or Call-Off Contract entered pursuant to this procurement. As a consequence of LGR, any Framework or Call-Off Contract may be required to be transferred, assigned or novated (in whole or in part) to one or more successor authorities or other public bodies established as part of LGR, in accordance with applicable legislation. The Council intends to establish this Framework for an initial term of 6 years, with the option to extend for up to two further periods of 24 months (6+2+2). The maximum potential duration of the Framework is therefore 10 years. Appointment to the Framework does not guarantee a Provider any volume of placements or minimum level of expenditure. The Council reserves the right, at its discretion, to advertise one or more further opportunities to admit additional Providers to the Framework. No dates have been set for any such opportunities. Any future opportunity will be separately advertised and conducted in accordance with the applicable procurement requirements. A bidder that is unsuccessful in this procurement may submit a new tender in response to any future advertised opportunity but a bidder that has been successful will not need to re-apply. For the avoidance of doubt this Framework is not an Open Framework within the meaning of the Procurement Act 2023. Full details of the requirements are set out in the procurement documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Council may, at its discretion, extend the Framework following the initial six-year term for up to two further periods of up to 24 months each. The maximum aggregate extension period is four years. Any extension will be exercised by giving Providers at least 20 Working Days' notice in accordance with the Framework Agreement and is not guaranteed.

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/086619-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£995,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£995,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Nottinghamshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Postcode Area
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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Further Information

Notice Documents

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