This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

15 Jun 2026 at 15:43

PlanningUpdate

27 May 2026 at 13:58

Planning

20 May 2026 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is actively seeking to procure a care provider to operate bed-based intermediate care services at St Thomas' Centre for Living Well. This procurement process, currently at the tender stage, is tailored for health and social services within the UK, specifically in region UKD3. The contract is classified under CPV codes 85100000 (Health services) and 85300000 (Social work and related services). Interested parties should note that this open procedure has a tender submission deadline set for 20th July 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 13th July 2026. The contract commences on 13th November 2026 and runs until 9th August 2031, with a contract value estimated at £6,774,000 GBP.

This tender offers significant business opportunities for organisations specialising in care and social services. It is ideal for businesses that can provide high-quality, outcome-focused care services and have innovative, financially sustainable operational models. The contract encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), enabling them to contribute to a vital service that aims to improve hospital flow and assist adults with complex needs to regain independency. Organisations with experience in integrated care models and those adept at delivering services in collaboration with health and social care partners are best suited to leverage this opportunity for growth. The procurement follows an open procedure, ensuring transparency and equal access to the tendering process.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069dd6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056344-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,774,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,774,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
19 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Nov 2026 - 9 Aug 2031 4-5 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
STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN 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
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), TLD3 Greater Manchester

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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