Planning

St Thomas' Centre For Living Well

STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council aims to secure a care provider to operate intermediate care services at St Thomas' Centre for Living Well. The facility, located in Stockport, UK, will offer short-term recovery, reablement, and rehabilitation services for adults with complex needs. The procurement is in the planning stage with the process adhering to an open procurement method, with submissions allowed electronically through the specified platform. The financial scope for the services is valued at £1,000,000. Important dates include an enquiry period ending on 16th June 2026, a tender submission deadline on 23rd June 2026, and a contract award decision expected by 5th August 2026. The contract period is set to start on 16th October 2026, lasting until 9th August 2031, with a potential 24-month extension.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those experienced in operating regulated residential and nursing care facilities. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, with the procurement focusing on creating a sustainable service model that integrates seamlessly with health and social care systems to meet rising demand due to an ageing population. The evaluation criteria prioritise quality, financial sustainability, and innovation, presenting a lucrative opportunity for businesses capable of delivering high-quality, outcome-focused services and demonstrating strong governance and risk management capabilities.

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Notice Title

St Thomas' Centre For Living Well

Notice Description

We are procuring a care provider to operate bed-based intermediate care services at St Thomas', delivering short-term recovery, reablement and rehabilitation for adults with complex needs. The provider will deliver regulated residential and nursing care within a purpose-built facility and work as part of an integrated model alongside health and social care partners. This is required to improve hospital flow, reduce avoidable admissions, and support people to regain independence and return home. It responds to growing demand linked to frailty and ageing and replaces fragmented provision with a modern, integrated and financially sustainable model.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Council may extend following the Contract Period for a further period of time of 24 months (the "Extension Period(s)").

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069dd6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046552-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement 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

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
22 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Oct 2026 - 9 Aug 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK1 3XE
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Brinnington & Stockport Central
Westminster Constituency
Stockport

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