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Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of Residential and Nursing Care Home Services. Notice of award of contracts 11/09/25 to 10/12/25

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Mar 2026 at 16:34

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council has concluded the procurement process for the dynamic purchasing system focused on supplying residential and nursing care home services. The industry category for this tender is health and social work services. Located in Staffordshire, United Kingdom, the procurement reached the contract award stage on 23 March 2026. Key dates include the reporting of awards for contracts spanning from 11 September to 10 December 2025. The procurement method utilised was a selective approach via a restricted procedure, ensuring thorough vetting of potential suppliers. The awarded contract, valued at £42,037,481.04, supports services for older people and those with various health needs, including dementia, physical disability, and mental health issues.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses within the health and social services sector, particularly those specialising in residential and nursing care. Organisations such as Abbey Care Direct Limited, classified as a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), have been successful in securing contracts, suggesting potential growth avenues for similar entities. Companies well-versed in providing high-quality services at competitive prices will find promising prospects, given the heavy emphasis on a price-centric award criteria where quality holds a significant though secondary position. The comprehensive nature of the contract, covering multiple care categories, presents an expansive market for businesses eager to collaborate with local and regional authorities like Staffordshire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of Residential and Nursing Care Home Services. Notice of award of contracts 11/09/25 to 10/12/25

Notice Description

Quarterly report of contract award for lots between 11/09/25 to 10/12/25. Details of the award can be found at https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/business/selling-council/contract-award-notices/residential-and-nursing-care-home-notices

Lot Information

Residential Older People

Provision of residential and nursing care home services.

Residential Dementia

Provision of residential and nursing care home services.

Residential Physical Disability

Provision of residential and nursing care home services.

Learning Disability / Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Provision of residential and nursing care home services.

Residential Mental Health

Provision of residential and nursing care home services.

Nursing Older People

Provision of residential and nursing care home services.

Nursing Dementia

Provision of residential and nursing care home services.

Nursing Physical Disability / Sensory Impairment

Provision of residential and nursing care home services.

Nursing Mental Health

Provision of residential and nursing care home services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0671e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026461-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£42,037,481 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20178 years ago
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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABBEY CARE DIRECT LIMITED (ABBEY CARE DIRECT

Further Information

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