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National Care Home Contract (NCHC)

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council has recently awarded the National Care Home Contract (NCHC) under a limited procurement process, without prior publication of a call for competition. This contract, valued at £32,000,000, is part of the national framework for older people's care homes. The procurement stage is complete with the contract being signed on 8th April 2024. The award notice indicates that the primary procurement category is services, specifically within the industry category 85000000 as per the CPV classification. The procurement process primarily targeted providers within the UKM50 region, including notable suppliers such as Balhousie Care Group, Kennedy Care Group, Meallmore Ltd, and others. Key dates include the publication of the award on 16th September 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in care home services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality care tailored to older individuals. Companies that have established themselves in the healthcare sector, with robust systems and capacities to meet the requirements of national frameworks, stand to benefit greatly. Businesses with proven track records in delivering high-standard care could leverage this contract award to expand their footprint and solidify their market presence. The contract ensures set prices by the national body, providing financial predictability and stability for the suppliers involved.

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Notice Title

National Care Home Contract (NCHC)

Notice Description

National Care Home Contract

Procurement Information

National Framework for Older Peoples Care Homes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000777907
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514371
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
vcraigwood@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

BALHOUSIE CARE GROUP

BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE

CARE

CARE CONCERN GROUP

CROSSREACH (THE OPERATING NAME FOR THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND SOCIAL CARE COUNCIL

KENNEDY CARE GROUP

MEALLMORE

PARKLANDS

RENAISSANCE CARE (SCOTLAND

SANCTUARY CARE

SKENE ENTERPRISE (ABERDEEN

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