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Nursing Block - Ash Court Care Centre

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN

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24 Jul 2025 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Camden Council is set to award a contract for nursing care services at the Ash Court Care Centre, located in the UK region of Camden. The procurement process follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) 2023, notably the Direct Award Process C, and is for a service contract in the residential nursing care industry category. This £9,858,514 contract, intended for commencement on 23rd July 2025, is designed for a duration of 48 months with a potential extension of 24 months. Businesses were given a window until 5th August 2025 to submit representations pertaining to the standstill period. The process is in the award stage, indicating a forthcoming contract with Forest Healthcare Limited.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in residential nursing services, particularly those with experience in supporting older individuals with complex health and care needs. The process, adhered to by the PSR 2023 regulations, mandates no significant alteration from existing contracts to capitalise on continuity and consistency in service provision. Small and medium-sized enterprises, like Forest Healthcare Limited, which demonstrate strong capability in areas including quality, innovation, and social value, are well-poised for participation. The notice underscores the importance of integrating collaboration, sustainability, and value within service delivery, broadening prospects for qualified businesses seeking growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

Nursing Block - Ash Court Care Centre

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of nursing care at Ash Court Care Centre. This nursing block contract will provide much needed nursing placements for Camden residents, predominantly accommodating older people with a diverse range of complex health and care support needs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the provision of nursing care at Ash Court Care Centre. The London Borough of Camden Council intends to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The contract will be binding from 23rd July 2025 for an initial period of 48 months with an optional extension of 24 months. The estimated contract value is PS9,858,514. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Direct Award Process C. The Provider Selection Regime (PSR) allows a relevant authority to award a new contract to an existing provider "when the existing contract is due to expire, where the existing provider is satisfying the existing contract and is likely to satisfy the new contract." Regulations stipulate that the proposed contracting arrangements must not be changing "considerably" from the existing contract.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 5th August 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR 2023 Direct Award process C.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0565b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042890-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£9,858,514 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN
Contact Name
Sandra Gayle
Contact Email
sandra.gayle@camden.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079742784

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1H 9JE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI31 Camden and City of London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOREST HEALTHCARE

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