Care Provider Partner for Hartrigg Oaks Continuing Care Retirement Community

JOSEPH ROWNTREE HOUSING TRUST

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Tender

23 Jun 2026 at 08:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) has initiated a tender for the appointment of a care provider partner to manage care services at Hartrigg Oaks, a continuing care retirement community in York, United Kingdom. This procurement, categorised under services with a focus on residential nursing care and welfare services for the elderly, is in its tender stage as of 23rd June 2026. Interested bidders must submit their tenders electronically via the Delta eSourcing portal by 29th July 2026 at 17:00 BST. The appointed provider will deliver integrated care services, including domiciliary care and on-site services such as catering and a Healthy Activity Centre, under a competitive flexible procedure. The contract is expected to commence on 10th January 2027 and may extend up to 2042 depending on performance.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services to collaborate with a notable public authority in the UK and expand their market presence in the elder care industry. Suitable candidates for this contract would be those equipped with comprehensive care service capabilities, with experience and registration with the Care Quality Commission. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, providing they meet the technical and economic criteria outlined in the tender documents. This contract, valued at £70 million, challenges providers to deliver high-quality, person-centred care through innovative service models that enhance the quality of life for residents while ensuring regulatory compliance.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Care Provider Partner for Hartrigg Oaks Continuing Care Retirement Community

Notice Description

The Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) is seeking to appoint an experienced care provider to deliver integrated care services at Hartrigg Oaks, a continuing care retirement community in York comprising 152 bungalows and a 43-bed residential and nursing care home, The Oaks. The scope includes: * in-home domiciliary care, including personal care, domestic support and 24/7 emergency response; and * residential and nursing care within The Oaks care home. JRHT also wants the same provider to operate: * On site catering services * On site Healthy Activity Centre (HAC) The appointed provider will be contracted by JRHT and will assume full responsibility for the delivery, safety and quality of care services, including clinical governance, safeguarding and regulatory compliance. The provider must be registered with the Care Quality Commission for all relevant regulated activities. JRHT will retain ownership of the estate, with operational responsibility for care services transferring to the appointed provider. The contract aims to deliver high-quality, person-centred and integrated care, with payment based on a fixed fee model subject to adjustment based on actual service delivery. For the avoidance of doubt, the inclusion of VAT within the estimated contract value is for the purposes of this notice only; care provision services of this nature are expected to be exempt from VAT in accordance with UK legislation applicable to state-regulated welfare services. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-York:-Residential-nursing-care-services./9BP63Y6VQG To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9BP63Y6VQG

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: JRHT may extend the contract for up to a further five (5) years, subject to satisfactory performance and at JRHT's sole discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06baa6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058764-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Jan 2027 - 11 Jan 2037 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
JOSEPH ROWNTREE HOUSING TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO30 6WP
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire, TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire, TLE2 North Yorkshire, TLE21 York, TLE22 North Yorkshire, TLE3 South Yorkshire, TLE4 West Yorkshire

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Rawcliffe & Clifton Without
Westminster Constituency
York Outer

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