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Residential and Nursing Care Homes for Ageing Well People in the Borough of Gateshead

Gateshead Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Jun 2026 at 16:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

26 May 2026 at 16:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 Oct 2025 at 12:48

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Gateshead Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for establishing a Light Touch Framework (LTF) aimed at providing residential and nursing care services for ageing individuals in the Borough of Gateshead. This procurement process falls under the health and social work services category and is set to provide a framework specifically for care homes that are CQC registered, fully constructed, and operational within Gateshead. Key dates include the tender period ending on 27th July 2026 with an award period concluding on 1st September 2026. The contract will commence on 5th October 2026 and run until 5th October 2031. The procurement method is open, allowing all qualified providers to submit their bids through the OPEN platform, with submissions to be made in English.

This tender presents significant business opportunities particularly for providers of residential and nursing care services located in the Borough of Gateshead. The framework allows for care homes specialising in various resident needs such as general care, physical and learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and palliative care to compete. The LTF represents a substantial growth opportunity, with a contract value up to £250 million, providing long-term partnerships through a framework agreement without the need for reopening competition once providers are accepted. This is an excellent opportunity for both established homes and newcomers in the industry to secure contracts with a reputable council and participate in the provision of critical health services in the local community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Residential and Nursing Care Homes for Ageing Well People in the Borough of Gateshead

Notice Description

The Council wishes to establish a Light Touch Framework (LTF) for Residential and Nursing Home Provision for Ageing Well People in Gateshead. This Light Touch Framework is for the provision of Residential and Nursing Care across all Resident groups, including but not limited to people with general need, individuals with learning and/or physical disabilities, mental health conditions, autism, neurological needs, palliative care and end of life care funded by the Council. The Light Touch Framework is only applicable for Residential and Nursing Care Homes situated in the Borough of Gateshead. Please note that Bids can only be made in respect of Homes within the Borough of Gateshead that are constructed, fully operational and CQC registered at the point of Bid submission. Once the initial procurement is concluded the LTF will close to new applications. However, the Council intends to re-open the LTF at least annually on the anniversary of the contract start date, to allow new or previously unsuccessful Care Homes to join the LTF. At such time new Bidders, or those who were previously unsuccessful, will need to complete new Bids accordingly. Any providers appointed to the LTF during the initial procurement exercise do not need to re-apply. Subsequent to this, the Council may re-open and re-close the LTF at its absolute discretion, any other interval it deems appropriate to invite new or previously unsuccessful Care Homes to join the LTF. If and when the LTF is re-opened for applicants, new Bidders will have to complete new applications / Bids accordingly. Any providers appointed to the LTF during the initial procurement exercise do not need to re-apply. Additional Lots may be added to this LTF during the contract period. Full details regarding the operation of this Light Touch Framework can be found in the ITT document.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - General Residential, Dual Registered

Lot 1 - Lot 1 General Residential, Dual Registered

Lot 2 - EMI Residential, Dual Registered

Lot 2 - Lot 2 EMI Residential, Dual Registered

Lot 3 - General Nursing, Dual Registered

Lot 3 - Lot 3 General Nursing, Dual Registered

Lot 4 - EMI Nursing, Dual Registered

Lot 4 - Lot 4 EMI Nursing, Dual Registered

Lot 5 - General Residential

Lot 5 - Lot 5 General Residential

Lot 6 - EMI Residential

Lot 6 - Lot 6 EMI Residential

Planning Information

Gateshead Council (the Council) is in the process of renewing its Contract for Residential and Nursing Care Home Contract for Ageing Well People in the Borough of Gateshead, which is due to go to Tender in June 2026. As part of this process the Council is conducting this Market Engagement Exercise to inform the market of our intentions regarding the future procurement process. Suppliers are invited to consider the inquiries detailed within this Market Engagement Questionnaire and complete the questionnaire in Section Two. Suppliers are also invited to attend a Market Engagement Event on Tuesday 2nd June 2026, 3 - 4:30pm via Teams, where we will give an overview of how the proposed Contract will operate and what interested Contractors will need to do to participate in the procurement process. All responses should be provided by completing the questionnaire and uploading your responses via the Open e-tendering system https://www.open-uk.org or via email to katieshipley@gateshead.gov.uk before Monday 1st June. To find the opportunity on the Open system, search project number OPEN20261125, or 'Provision of Older People's Residential and Nursing Care Homes'.

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/060898-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£250,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£250,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Oct 2026 - 5 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Gateshead Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Postcode Area
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
TLC22 Tyneside
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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