Planning

Residential Nursing

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 10:56

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Medway Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender focused on "Residential Nursing" services. This initiative aims to provide dedicated residential nursing care for older individuals, falling under the services category and associated with CPV classification 85144100. The procurement method is characterised by light touch regulations, which is pertinent to the planned long-term contract starting from 1st April 2026 and stretching to 31st March 2030. Located in Chatham, United Kingdom, Medway Council, identified as a sub-central public authority, is the buyer in this process. The pipeline notice for this procurement was published on 23rd May 2025, with further communication anticipated by 1st September 2025.

This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare and elderly care services, particularly those offering comprehensive nursing and residential services. Firms equipped with the capacity to cater to substantial contract requirements over an extended period can leverage this opportunity to expand their service portfolio within the public sector. Companies with expertise in managing high-quality residential care environments will find this procurement particularly appealing, offering the chance to establish a robust partnership with Medway Council and contribute positively to the community's wellbeing. The focus on light touch regulations also suggests a streamlined contracting process, which can be advantageous for agile and adaptable service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Residential Nursing

Notice Description

The provision of residential nursing services for older people.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0521bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026068-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

85144100 - Residential nursing care services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 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
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
categorymanagement@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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