This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2026 at 10:30

Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 13:08

Planning

28 Jan 2026 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council has awarded a contract for the procurement of up to 20 Pathway 2 Beds in CQC registered nursing care homes located in Gloucester. This initiative is aimed at supporting individuals transitioning from acute hospital care to home-based treatment. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure in the services category, emphasising a light touch regime. The contract was awarded to BUCKLAND CARE LIMITED, with the award being finalised on 24th June 2026, and the contract period commencing on 8th July 2026 until 30th June 2028, with potential extensions available up to 2030. The total estimated value over four years, should the extension be realised, is approximately £1,241,000, subject to demand and funding availability.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare and social care services, particularly those operating or capable of providing quality nursing care facilities within the Gloucester area. It is designed for large-scale providers that are equipped to handle a minimum of 5 beds, with the capacity to expand up to 20. Companies with robust clinical oversight, safe staffing levels, and multidisciplinary support capabilities, including in-house or commissioned therapy services, are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity. The emphasis on high-quality care provision and potential contract extension provides a stable growth avenue for experienced service providers in the healthcare industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Pathway 2 Beds in Gloucester Care Homes (Nursing Care)

Notice Description

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking to procure up to 20 Pathway 2 Beds within CQC registered nursing care homes located in Gloucester. These beds will support people who no longer require acute hospital care but need short term, outcome focused nursing support before returning home. The Council is seeking high quality nursing care provision delivered within established care homes that can demonstrate strong clinical oversight, safe staffing levels, and effective multidisciplinary working to support timely discharge pathways, along with their own or commissioned therapy (OT and/or Physio) and a dedicated GP to support the beds. Providers will be able to submit tenders for: Tenderers must submit all the requirements and documents stated in section 7 of the invitation to tender document. * A minimum of 5 beds * Up to a maximum of 20 beds. * Contract start date (estimated) estimated - 1st July 2026 * Contract end date without any extension - 30th June 2028 * The total estimated value of a block contract for five beds is PS619,500 for the initial two-year term, rising to PS1,241,000 over four years if the optional two year extension is taken, subject to demand and available funding. Initial contract length is 2 years, plus a further two years subject to demand and available funding.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial contract length is 2 year, plus a further two years subject to demand and available funding.

Planning Information

We are seeking feedback specifically from CQC registered nursing care homes located within Gloucester. The purpose of this engagement is to: • Understand why providers did not bid during the previous tender. • Gather more detailed insights on market appetite, capacity, risks, barriers, and potential commercial considerations. • Inform the design and specification of the upcoming re tender to ensure it is realistic, achievable, and aligned with provider views and local market conditions. The engagement is being delivered through a Microsoft Forms questionnaire, circulated directly to relevant providers via email and published on ProContract for visibility. The questionnaire includes a mixture of multiple-choice and free text questions and is designed to take no more than 10 minutes to complete. There are no in person or virtual engagement events planned for this exercise due to the targeted and exploratory nature of the engagement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06107f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059322-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,241,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
23 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUCKLAND CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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