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Pinetum Nursing Home - Beds

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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18 Mar 2026 at 16:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is progressing through the award stage of the procurement process for the provision of intermediate care nursing beds at Pinetum Nursing Home. Located in the UKD region, this contract falls under the services category, specifically targeting residential health facilities services. The process follows a Provider Selection Regime, as outlined by the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, and skirting the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The deadline for submitting representations by alternative providers is set for 30 March 2026, spotlighting an opportunity for existing providers to maintain their service quality. The contract is expected to be awarded to Care UK Community Partnerships, subject to fulfilling set criteria during the standstill period, which commenced on 18 March 2026.

This procurement offers a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in nursing and rehabilitation care. Companies that can deliver comprehensive nursing care and rehabilitation support to medically optimised patients discharged from hospital could leverage this contract to expand their operational footprint. The tender is well-suited to larger institutions capable of sustaining the flexibility of same-day transfers and continuous bed availability within the UKD region. The procurement method of limited competition through direct award indicates that providers with proven records of service excellence have a competitive edge in securing future contracts. Businesses in the healthcare sector should consider this as an opportunity to bolster their service offerings in conjunction with NHS trust collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pinetum Nursing Home - Beds

Notice Description

Provision of intermediate care nursing beds to support timely hospital discharge, offering 24-hour nursing care, rehabilitation support, and MDT-aligned recovery for medically optimised patients.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of intermediate care nursing beds to support timely discharge from acute care. The service includes a block contract for general nursing beds with 24-hour nursing and care support, delivery of rehabilitation-focused care plans, participation in MDT processes, and acceptance of medically optimised patients on discharge pathways. The provider must ensure safe staffing, same-day transfers where capacity allows, and continuity of bed availability in line with service requirements.

Procurement Information

The following line is required by FTS: '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 30/03/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e1a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024812-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85144000 - Residential health facilities services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Postcode Area
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd

Further Information

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