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title: "Framework Agreement For Residential Care and Nursing Care of Older People"
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# Framework Agreement For Residential Care and Nursing Care of Older People

Buyer: MERCELL UK LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46547a6d-0b35-46ec-a8f8-e8a7e06c9cda

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## Summary

The procurement process detailed involves a Framework Agreement for Residential Care and Nursing Care of Older People, managed by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category, specifically in the region of Yorkshire and the Humber. The procurement stage has been completed, with the tender originally ending on 12th July 2023 and the contract spanning from 13th to 14th July 2023. The method of procurement was categorised as "Other," providing flexibility in meeting the specific needs of the project. The contract, valued at £214,166.66, was awarded to a consortium of suppliers starting 29th November 2021 and concluding 31st March 2022.

This framework offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in residential and nursing care. It is well-suited for large-scale care providers that can address challenges such as workforce recruitment and retention, alongside implementing the National Living Wage increases. Companies with the resources to support early adoption of such wage increases and those looking to expand their client base in the Yorkshire and the Humber region would find this contract beneficial for growth. The contract also shows potential interest for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) aiming to enhance their service offerings within the care sector.

## Notice

To support early adoption of National Living Wage increase and uplift in fees to address recruitment and retention issues facing care providers during the coming winter period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6af9b5e7-ad40-4c2d-9e67-71e9ade38e7d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Other |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £214,166 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERCELL UK LTD |
| Additional buyers | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 31 |
| Supplier names | ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP; AUTUMN HOUSE NURSING HOME; BESTCARE; BURLINGTON CARE; CROWN CARE HOLDINGS; DIGNITY RESIDENTIAL (YORKSHIRE) LT; GALTEE MORE RESIDENTIAL HOME; GLOBAL CARE (BIRMINGHAM; H & L CARE; HILL CARE SERVICES LIMITE; JUTRAD; KEXBOROUGH HOUSE CARE HOME; MAPLETON CARE GROUP; MARIA MALLABAND; MR AND MRS M SHARIF (DEARNLEA PARK RESIDENTIAL HOME; MR AND MRS M SHARIF (ORCHARD VIEWS RESIDENTIAL HOME; MR PAUL AND MRS GLORIA CRABTREE (PARK HOUSE RESIDENTIAL HOME; PANACEON HEALTHCARE; ROCKLEY DENE CARE HOMES; ROSEHILL HOUSE RESIDENTIAL HOME; SEQUOIA CH GROUP; ST PHILIPS CARE; ST PHILIPS CARE CALEDONIA LT; STEPHEN OLDALE AND SUSAN LEIGH; STRONG LIFE CARE; THE CROSSROAD GROUP LIMITE; THE FIRS CARE HOME; TRUST CARE; WCG RIVERSIDE CARE HOME; WOODLANDS LODGE CARE HOME; YOUR CARE PROVIDER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 11:08 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6af9b5e7-ad40-4c2d-9e67-71e9ade38e7d
- 17 Apr 2026 at 14:01 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6af9b5e7-ad40-4c2d-9e67-71e9ade38e7d
- 12 Jul 2023 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6af9b5e7-ad40-4c2d-9e67-71e9ade38e7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6af9b5e7-ad40-4c2d-9e67-71e9ade38e7d
  12th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.barnsley.gov.uk

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