Planning

North Northamptonshire Council - Provision of Older Persons Residential and Nursing Care Home Services

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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23 May 2025 at 13:37

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23 May 2025 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council has announced a planned procurement process for the provision of residential and nursing care home services predominantly for individuals aged 65 and over. The services are to be delivered within the North Northamptonshire area, classified under the health and social work sector. This procurement falls under the planning stage as of 23rd May 2025, with further notice expected by 1st December 2025. The estimated contract value is set at £117,840,000, with a gross amount of £141,408,000. The tender process aims to commence services from 1st September 2026, ending by 31st August 2030, highlighting a significant opportunity for eligible service providers in the region.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for both established providers and new entrants in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in residential and nursing care. The contract is notably suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing them the opportunity to leverage their capabilities in delivering quality care. Businesses that are adept at compliance with regulatory care standards and enhancing independent living for elderly residents will be well-positioned to benefit from this tender. Engaging in this procurement process can facilitate significant business growth by establishing long-term service provision relationships with a leading public authority.

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Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council - Provision of Older Persons Residential and Nursing Care Home Services

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council is reopening the tender for the provision of residential and/or nursing care for people aged predominantly 65 years and over. Individuals placed by the Council will be ordinarily resident within the North Northamptonshire and meet the admission criteria for people requiring residential, nursing or respite care. The Service will be required to provide regulated accommodation, care, support and meaningful activity to those people for whom it is not appropriate, either in the short or longer term, to live in their own homes. The Service will be delivered in a way that ensure Individuals are at the heart of service delivery by maximising their ability and opportunity to live as independently as possible through the provision of good quality care and compliance with regulatory care standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052320
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026543-2025
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
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
£117,840,000 £100M-£1B
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 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 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
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF25 North Northamptonshire

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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