--- title: "SSD 23 10 - Derbyshire Framework for Specialist Residential Care and Nursing Homes (under 65 years)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-17c42726-5b49-4400-ab3a-77e9db259b83" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-17c42726-5b49-4400-ab3a-77e9db259b83" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17c42726-5b49-4400-ab3a-77e9db259b83.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17c42726-5b49-4400-ab3a-77e9db259b83.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-11-03" --- # SSD 23 10 - Derbyshire Framework for Specialist Residential Care and Nursing Homes (under 65 years) Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17c42726-5b49-4400-ab3a-77e9db259b83 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-17c42726-5b49-4400-ab3a-77e9db259b83) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17c42726-5b49-4400-ab3a-77e9db259b83.json) ## Summary Derbyshire County Council is seeking submissions for the re-opening of their Framework for Specialist Residential Care and Nursing Homes for individuals under 65 years. The tender, titled "SSD 23 10 - Derbyshire Framework for Specialist Residential Care and Nursing Homes (under 65 years)", is part of the broader category of social work services with accommodation. This opportunity is targeted at engaging care service providers located in North Derbyshire, South Derbyshire, Derby City, Nottinghamshire, and Nottingham City. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with documents released on 3rd November 2025, and the tender period ending on 2nd December 2025. The anticipated contract period is from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2034, involving an estimated total value of £128 million, under an open procurement procedure. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing specialist residential care services to participate in a long-term framework. It is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of offering services to clients with mental health issues, learning disabilities, autism spectrum conditions, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, acquired brain injuries, or those exhibiting challenging behaviours. Successful participation in this framework allows businesses to expand their service offering across multiple regions in the UK and cater to diverse client groups, fostering growth and enhancing their operational footprint within the health and social care industry. ## Notice Derbyshire County Council Adult Health and Social Care are re-opening their Framework for the procurement of Specialist Residential Care and Nursing Home Placements (under 65 years) for specific geographical areas. This Framework commenced 1st April 2024, replacing the existing contracting arrangements for all new specialist residential care / nursing home placements. This includes Emergency Placements and Respite Care. This re-opening is restricted to Providers operating in the following areas only: * North Derbyshire (Bolsover, Chesterfield, High Peak, North East Derbyshire) * South Derbyshire (Amber Valley, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash, South Derbyshire) * Derby City * Nottinghamshire * Nottingham City The Framework is applicable to the following client groups: * Mental Health * Learning Disabilities * Autism Spectrum Condition * Physical Disabilities * Sensory Impairment * Acquired Brain Injury * Those with unpredictable levels of behaviour that challenges services This Framework is not relevant to care home providers with only services for people over 65 years of age. IMPORTANT - PREVIOUSLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY UNLESS THEY WISH TO ADD ADDITIONAL CARE HOMES. ANY PREVIOUSLY UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS ARE WELCOME TO RE-APPLY The anticipated contract start date is April 2026 The tender documents are available from 3rd November 2025 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12844a8f-1fd5-4adb-af9f-9c8a53a1b342 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2034 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £128,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MATLOCK | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE4 3AG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire | | Local authority | Derbyshire Dales | | Electoral ward | Matlock West | | Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 3 Nov 2025 at 13:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12844a8f-1fd5-4adb-af9f-9c8a53a1b342 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12844a8f-1fd5-4adb-af9f-9c8a53a1b342 3rd November 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=98fc4868-4a0c-ef11-812b-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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