Planning

Nursing & Nursing Dementia Services, Hotel Services and Facilities Management Service at Heathlands Care Centre

BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

08 Apr 2026 at 10:51

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bracknell Forest Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of nursing and nursing dementia services, along with hotel and facilities management services at Heathlands Care Centre. The contract is valued at £60 million GBP and falls under the services category. Located in Bracknell, UK, this procurement involves a light-touch regime with a planned start date for the contract of 1st April 2027, extending to 31st March 2032, with potential renewal options. Interested providers should note that the council intends to publish further notices by 1st May 2026. The buyer, Bracknell Forest Borough Council, is a public authority operating under sub-central government classifications.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in health and social care, hotel services, and facilities management. Organisations with CQC registration, experience in managing a 46-bed nursing and dementia care facility, and the capacity to offer comprehensive support services such as catering, cleaning, maintenance, and reception operations will find this tender particularly appealing. The aspect of co-located NHS services underlines the requirement for sophisticated collaborative capabilities, slotting opportunities for businesses to engage in a long-term, potentially renewable partnership with the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nursing & Nursing Dementia Services, Hotel Services and Facilities Management Service at Heathlands Care Centre

Notice Description

The Council is seeking a provider to deliver a CQC regulated 46-bed Nursing & Dementia Nursing Service and Hotel Service contract. 36 Beds will be under a block Contract with the Council with an additional 10 private beds made available to the provider. The service will be delivered under a block contract arrangement by a CQC regulated Care Provider, meaning CQC Registration will be required. The Service provides nursing and dementia care, including to those with complex needs, for older people who are no longer able to remain living at home. Co located within the setting is a 20-bed Intermediate Care Service (ICS) delivered by the NHS. This is regulated under a separate CQC Registration. Hotel Services and Facilities Management to the entire facility, including the NHS operated floor, are to be delivered by the provider. This includes, but is not limited to, catering, portering, cleaning, reception as well as repairs and maintenance to support the efficient delivery of services. Full details will be provided within the specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067dc2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031852-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85144100 - Residential nursing care services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 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
BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1JD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire
Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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