--- title: "Request for Information: Nursing, residential and extra care settings" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1b5430e1-11f3-406e-8b7b-c31ee88f1124" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1b5430e1-11f3-406e-8b7b-c31ee88f1124" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1b5430e1-11f3-406e-8b7b-c31ee88f1124.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1b5430e1-11f3-406e-8b7b-c31ee88f1124.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-09" --- # Request for Information: Nursing, residential and extra care settings Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b5430e1-11f3-406e-8b7b-c31ee88f1124 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1b5430e1-11f3-406e-8b7b-c31ee88f1124) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1b5430e1-11f3-406e-8b7b-c31ee88f1124.json) ## Summary Buckinghamshire Council is currently in the planning stage of re-commissioning nursing, residential, and extra care services across the county. The Council is specifically targeting four residential care homes and three extra care settings, seeking suppliers to manage these facilities under a block contract. This process is crucial for providers in the residential health facilities sector, and the corresponding procurement stage includes an engagement period ending on 20th September 2024. The initiative covers services in England within the sector of residential health facilities and aims to gauge market interest and gather feedback on the proposed service delivery models. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in residential care, nursing care, and elderly welfare services. Regional SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, especially those capable of bringing innovative solutions to enhance service specifications and meet future demand while providing value for money. For businesses, this is a chance to secure a long-term strategic partnership with Buckinghamshire Council, potentially benefiting from additional revenue streams through self-funders and spot market purchases. Companies experienced in delivering quality residential and extra care services, and willing to foster operational and strategic partnerships, would find this tender an excellent opportunity for growth and market expansion. ## Notice Buckinghamshire Council is engaging with the market about the re-commissioning of residential and nursing care in Buckinghamshire. The purpose of this market engagement exercise is to raise awareness of the upcoming procurement, gauge the level of interest in the provision of such services and seek the views of the market and interested organisations about the Council's proposals for the delivery of this service, its procurement plans and requirements. Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a supplier/s to provide care in to four residential care homes and three extra care settings under a block contract. Each home has additional beds available to the provider for self-funders or purchase through the spot market. The homes have a mix of residential, enhanced residential and nursing beds for 65+. The extra care settings are attached to the care homes, and each provides 12 individual extra care flats. The Care Homes are all owned by The Riverside Group Ltd. The incumbent is exiting the market in Buckinghamshire and the Council would like to secure a provider/s that are keen to work in partnership operationally and strategically in the medium to longer term. The Council is keen to engage the market to stimulate interest. Innovation and ideas which enhance the service specification to meet needs of individuals, address the anticipated future demand and provide value for money are welcome at this stage. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f28830f-9a04-4221-b1d7-909e947f1bd7 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Sep 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | AYLESBURY | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP20 1UA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Aylesbury North | | Westminster constituency | Aylesbury | | 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 - 85144000 - Residential health facilities services - 85144100 - Residential nursing care services - 85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly ## Release History - 9 Sep 2024 at 13:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f28830f-9a04-4221-b1d7-909e947f1bd7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f28830f-9a04-4221-b1d7-909e947f1bd7 9th September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c8b48078-b75f-ef11-812e-005056b64545 Link to the documents on the Buckinghamshire Business Portal ## Notice URLs - https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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