Planning

Provision of Residential and Nursing Care

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

27 Oct 2025 at 12:48

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the Provision of Residential and Nursing Care, aiming to establish a framework for various care services including dementia and respite care. The procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and is set to be delivered in the UKC2 region. This tender is scheduled to commence on 1st June 2026 and run until 31st May 2030. Organisations interested in this opportunity can anticipate a future notice by 18th February 2026, providing further procurement details.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services. It is particularly suited for establishments offering residential and nursing care, including those with expertise in dementia and respite care. The framework agreement approach signifies ongoing collaboration with the Council and potential long-term business growth. Companies that deliver high-quality, compassionate care and are equipped to manage diverse needs within the specified categories will find this procurement ideal for expanding their operations and establishing a strong presence in the North East of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Residential and Nursing Care

Notice Description

To establish a framework for the provision of residential and nursing care. It is intended that this framework will include general & dementia residential care, general nursing & dementia nursing residential care and respite care.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d427
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068535-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ruth Carr
Contact Email
ruthcarr@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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