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Provision of Nursing Block Contracts 2026

London Borough of Camden

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26 Aug 2026 at 15:30

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23 Apr 2026 at 18:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Camden sought nursing care services through block contracts for residents in Camden. The requirement was for strengths-based, community-driven nursing care that provides resident-centred support and responds to changing care needs. The Council intended to award between one and three contracts under a block contract arrangement, with services delivered in London. Providers were expected to offer high-quality nursing care and support while demonstrating alignment with Camden’s values and strategic priorities. The procurement was classified as residential nursing care services. The requirement covered the provision of nursing beds within care settings, with providers able to work towards full capacity where immediate availability was constrained.

The process reached tender: Camden invited offers using a selective procedure described as competitive dialogue, with electronic submission in English. The deadline for submissions was 22 May 2026 at 12:00 BST. The intended contract period was 1,800 days, or 60 months, including one possible 12-month extension. Providers had to commit to at least 10 nursing beds during the contract period. The maximum budget was £13,151,950 over 60 months, excluding Funding Nursing Care. The guide price was £1,038.01 to £1,121.08 per bed per week, excluding Funding Nursing Care. The process was subsequently abandoned: Camden concluded that none of the offers met all minimum requirements, including budget thresholds, and no contract was awarded.

This opportunity suited established nursing care providers able to commit capacity of at least 10 nursing beds and deliver residential nursing support in Camden. Suitable suppliers needed to provide high-quality care, respond flexibly to changing resident needs and demonstrate a strengths-based, community-driven approach. The Council particularly sought providers able to work collaboratively in response to pressures in the care market, including those needing time to reach full bed capacity. Bidders also needed to evidence alignment with Camden’s values and strategic priorities and meet the minimum requirements and budgetary thresholds in the procurement documents. The arrangement offered scope for one to three providers, although the process was abandoned after submitted proposals failed to satisfy the requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Nursing Block Contracts 2026

Notice Description

This invitation to tender is from the London Borough of Camden ('the Authority') who are seeking to award a block contract for the provision of Nursing Block Contracts

Lot Information

Lot 1

This invitation to tender is from the London Borough of Camden ('the Authority') who are seeking to award a block contract for the provision of Nursing Block Contracts 2026 The London Borough of Camden is looking to award between 1 and 3 contracts for Nursing Care provision under a block contract arrangement. We would like to hear from innovative providers who deliver strengths-based, community-driven Nursing Care and are aligned with Camden's commitment to resident-centred support. The Council is seeking opportunities to work with providers who will offer the highest quality care and support whilst remaining responsive to the changing needs of our residents at a time of unprecedented pressure for the Care Sector. Providers will be asked to evidence their commitment to Camden values and strategic priorities throughout the tender process. Contracts will be awarded for a total of 60 months; including one 12 months extension. Providers must commit to a minimum of 10 Nursing beds during the 60 months contract period. The Council recognises the current pressures within the care market and will welcome responses from providers who may need time to reach full bed capacity due to limitations in immediate availability. Camden is committed to working flexibly and collaboratively with providers to ensure high-quality care for our residents; therefore, state dates will be staggered from July 2026. The maximum budget for these services is PS13,151,950 over the 60 months contract including one 12 months extension. The guide price for this tender is PS1,038.01 to PS1,121.08 (excluding Funding Nursing Care (FNC) per bed per week.

Renewal: One 12 months extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081449-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
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
£13,151,950 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
22 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Borough of Camden
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1C 4AG
Postcode Area
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI31 Camden and City of London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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