Notice Information
Notice Title
Older Persons Residential and Nursing Care Services
Notice Description
Kent County Council is seeking providers of Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered residential and nursing care homes within the geographic boundary of Kent, with facilities that provide accommodation and care for individuals who require support due to age, disability, or health conditions, to join a new Older Persons Residential and Nursing Care Homes Services Framework. The services offered by the Provider will range from assistance with daily living tasks to comprehensive nursing care for those with complex medical needs. Care homes should promote safety, dignity, and quality of life, while ensuring that People who draw on care and support receive tailored support to meet their individual needs. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Social-work-services-with-accommodation./443R6N363J To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/443R6N363J
Lot Information
Residential Care
A)Residential Standard: Residential care homes aim to create a homelike environment, offering communal living spaces, meals, and recreational activities to foster social interaction and a sense of community. Residential Care provides support with daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility. Residential care is suitable for individuals who do not require regular medical attention but need assistance with their overall well-being and safety. B)Residential High: Residential High Needs Care refers to specialised, intensive support provided within a residential care home setting for individuals who have significant and complex needs. These needs can stem from physical disabilities, chronic medical conditions, mental health issues, or developmental disabilities that require round-the-clock care and supervision.
Renewal: Extension of up to 4 additional years
Nursing CareA) Nursing Standard: Nursing Care provides support for individuals with medical needs or chronic health conditions that require regular or continuous medical oversight, within nursing homes. Nursing homes are often more clinical in nature than residential homes, equipped with medical facilities to cater to high-level care needs, while still offering some social and recreational activities. B) Nursing High: Nursing High Needs Care refers to the provision of advanced, multifaceted care that addresses the needs of patients with multiple, serious, or chronic health conditions, within nursing homes. This type of care typically involves managing intricate medical, physical, psychological, and social factors. It requires specialised knowledge, critical thinking, and coordination across disciplines to ensure optimal patient outcomes. C) Nursing Highly Specialised and Complex Care: Nursing Highly Specialised and Complex Care is for individuals with severe cognitive impairment and/or complex mental health needs and/or behaviours that challenge, beyond the requirements of Nursing High Needs Care. (This is an optional element of the Lot)
Renewal: Extension of up to 4 additional years
Bariatric CareBariatric care in a residential care home refers to specialised care and support for Individuals living with obesity or morbid obesity. This type of care focuses on addressing the physical, emotional, and medical needs of Individuals with significant weight-related challenges while promoting their dignity, safety, and quality of life.
Renewal: Extension of up to 4 additional years
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05d4ab
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068746-2025
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
85 - Health and social work services
-
- CPV Codes
85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £2,217,051,660 £1B-£10B
- Lots Value
- £2,217,051,660 £1B-£10B
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 27 Oct 20251 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 30 Jan 20263 months to go
- Future Notice Date
- 8 Dec 20251 months to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 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
- KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- cpd-peopleteam@kent.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- MAIDSTONE
- Postcode
- ME14 1XX
- Post Town
- Rochester
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLJ South East (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLJ4 Kent
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLJ45 Mid Kent
- Delivery Location
- TLJ4 Kent
-
- Local Authority
- Maidstone
- Electoral Ward
- Penenden Heath
- Westminster Constituency
- Maidstone and Malling
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068746-2025
27th October 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
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