Tender

Nursing & Dementia Nursing and Hotel Service at Heathlands Care Centre

BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Jun 2026 at 14:01

Planning

08 Apr 2026 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

Bracknell Forest Borough Council is initiating a procurement process for a significant contract titled "Nursing & Dementia Nursing and Hotel Service at Heathlands Care Centre." This opportunity falls under the services category and is particularly relevant to the social work and residential nursing care sectors, identified by specific CPV codes. Located in the UKJ11 region of the United Kingdom, the process is currently in the tender stage. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 13th July 2026, while the anticipated contract commencement is set for 8th April 2027. The procurement will follow an open procedure, with electronic submissions accepted through detailed submission guidelines.

The contract presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in care services, hospitality, and facilities management. With an estimated gross value of £68,631,858, extending up to 20 years through potential renewals, the tender is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs capable of delivering quality nursing and dementia care, hotel services, and comprehensive facilities management. The evaluation focuses on quality method statements and social value, offering a competitive edge for businesses committed to high standards and community impact. The contract structure includes a mix of council-block contracted beds and private beds, providing flexibility for a diverse range of service strategies.

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Notice Title

Nursing & Dementia Nursing and Hotel Service at Heathlands Care Centre

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to establish a Contract for the provision of a Nursing & Dementia Nursing Service and Hotel Service at Heathlands Care Centre Bidders are invited to tender for the service as set out in Schedule 1 of the Contract. The Contract will be for an initial term of 5 years (April 2027 - April 2032) with an option for the Council to extend for up to three further periods of 5 years each (April 2032 - April 2037, April 2037 - April 2042, April 2042 - April 2047), up to a total of 20 years. The total value of this opportunity is estimated to be PS57,193,215 before uplifts as defined in the terms and conditions based on the Councils' best and reasonable estimations, though this may vary in instances of a demand-based service. The new contract is anticipated to commence on 8th April 2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract will be for an initial term of 5 years (April 2027 - April 2032) with an option for the Council to extend for up to three further periods of 5 years each (April 2032 - April 2037, April 2037 - April 2042, April 2042 - April 2047), up to a total of 20 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067dc2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051964-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85144100 - Residential nursing care services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,193,215 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£57,193,215 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
1 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Apr 2027 - 7 Apr 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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