Tender

Framework for Residential Care for individuals with a Learning Disability and/or Autism who are aged over 18 and require personal care

STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Jul 2025 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

Stockton on Tees Borough Council is initiating a tender process titled "Framework for Residential Care for individuals with a Learning Disability and/or Autism who are aged over 18 and require personal care." This service falls under the industry category of social work services with accommodation and takes place in Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 18th August 2025. Interested providers must have their Residential Care Homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, and homes are typically necessary within the Borough boundaries. An open procedure is being used for this invitation to tender, complying with the legal framework under the UKPGA, reference 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in residential care for individuals with learning disabilities. Providers have the chance to secure a share in a framework valued at £28.6 million, facilitating long-term business growth. This opportunity is particularly suited for SMEs and voluntary organisations (VCSEs) capable of offering quality care and having suitable facilities ideally within or near the Borough. The need for compliance with rigorous quality and geographical criteria will favour providers with established Care Quality Commission registrations and an understanding of managed care service provisions tailored to individuals' needs. With a framework agreement open until March 2031, including potential extensions, it could provide sustained business development in the care sector.

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Notice Title

Framework for Residential Care for individuals with a Learning Disability and/or Autism who are aged over 18 and require personal care

Notice Description

This tender is applicable to Residential Care Homes located within the boundaries of the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees. The Care Home will be registered with the Care Quality Commission for the regulated service - Accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care, with the specialism of learning disabilities. It is not applicable to Personal Care Providers who provide domiciliary services in people's homes (This is covered by the Council's existing Care at Home Framework). Tenders may be submitted by Providers who have CQC registered Residential Care Homes located outside of the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees, who would be interested in developing new Residential Provision for people with Learning Disabilities, at a future date.

Lot Information

Residential Care (permanent, short stay, respite) for both people with moderate and complex LD and / or Autism needs (mixed provision).

Residential service can support people with both moderate and complex needs, with identified models of care and support to ensure services are safe and sustainable. The home can identify the number of beds for moderate and complex. The environment can support people with physical impairment. Delivery as per the Service Specification

Renewal: 2 x optional extensions of 12 months may be taken. Consideration will be given to the efficient operation of the Framework and any changes impacting the Residential Care Home sector at the time.

Nursing Care (permanent, short stay, respite) for both people with moderate and complex needs (mixed provision).

Residential service can support people with both moderate and complex needs, with identified models of care and support to ensure services are safe and sustainable. The home can identify the number of beds for moderate and complex. The environment can support people with physical impairment. Services will be delivered in line with the Service Specification

Renewal: 2 x optional extensions of 12 months may be taken. Consideration will be given to the efficient operation of the Framework and any changes impacting the Residential Care Home sector at the time.

Residential Care (permanent, short stay, respite) for young people with moderate and complex LD and / or Autism needs (mixed provision) transitioning from children's services into adulthood.

Residential service can support young people with both moderate and complex needs, with identified models of care and support to ensure services are safe and sustainable and support is time limited to support the young person to independent living. The home can identify the number of beds for moderate and complex. The environment can support people with physical impairment. Services will be delivered in line with Service Specification

Renewal: 2 x optional extensions of 12 months may be taken. Consideration will be given to the efficient operation of the Framework and any changes impacting the Residential Care Home sector at the time.

Residential Care (permanent, short stay, respite) for both older people with moderate and complex LD and / or Autism needs with associated age-related care & health needs (mixed provision).

Residential service can support older people with both moderate and complex learning disability needs plus age, related health and care needs (including dementia), with identified models of care and support to ensure services are safe and sustainable. The home can identify the number of beds for moderate and complex. The environment can support people with physical impairment. Services will be delivered in line with Service Specification

Renewal: 2 x optional extensions of 12 months may be taken. Consideration will be given to the efficient operation of the Framework and any changes impacting the Residential Care Home sector at the time.

Short Term Residential Beds (reserved for this use only).

Short term residential service can support people with both moderate and complex needs. The beds will be available only for the use on this framework for people assessed as requiring: * Planned and/or emergency respite. * Crisis respite beds; and / or * Time to think provision. Services will be delivered in line with Service Specification

Renewal: 2 x optional extensions of 12 months may be taken. Consideration will be given to the efficient operation of the Framework and any changes impacting the Residential Care Home sector at the time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0560f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040807-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,600,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£28,600,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-07-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Mike Wray
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@stockton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON ON TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BJ
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

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                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "Participation in Fee Negotiation Process",
                            "description": "Bidders will confirm that they will participate in fee negotiations using the Council's CareCubed care fee calculator tool. The Council will set out a process, including timescales, under which the negotiation process will operate and will introduce an oversight process."
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "selectionCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "Care Quality Commission registration for the relevant regulated activity and specialism - Accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care, with the specialism of learning disabilities."
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2025-10-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2031-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "2 x optional extensions of 12 months may be taken. Consideration will be given to the efficient operation of the Framework and any changes impacting the Residential Care Home sector at the time."
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
                "documentType": "conflictOfInterest",
                "description": "Not published"
            },
            {
                "id": "040807-2025",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040807-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-07-17T10:48:06+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ],
        "hasRecurrence": true,
        "recurrence": {
            "dates": [
                {
                    "startDate": "2030-07-01T23:59:59+01:00"
                }
            ]
        },
        "contractTerms": {
            "financialTerms": "2 weeks in arrears and 2 weeks in advance (4-weekly payment cycle)"
        },
        "riskDetails": "Changes to CQC registration requirements Changes to individual CQC rating of Care Homes, resulting in suspension or termination of settings. Changes to Fee setting process"
    },
    "language": "en"
}