--- title: "Provision of Nursing Beds under a block contract arrangement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-50dbedb1-cd50-4c9c-9b2f-cce99a3c7c19" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-50dbedb1-cd50-4c9c-9b2f-cce99a3c7c19" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50dbedb1-cd50-4c9c-9b2f-cce99a3c7c19.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50dbedb1-cd50-4c9c-9b2f-cce99a3c7c19.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN" published: "2025-10-24" --- # Provision of Nursing Beds under a block contract arrangement Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50dbedb1-cd50-4c9c-9b2f-cce99a3c7c19 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-50dbedb1-cd50-4c9c-9b2f-cce99a3c7c19) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50dbedb1-cd50-4c9c-9b2f-cce99a3c7c19.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Camden is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Provision of Nursing Beds under a block contract arrangement". This engagement is part of the broader effort to identify providers capable of offering nursing beds, classified under CPV code 85144000, related to residential health facilities services. The procurement aims to secure a minimum of 10 nursing beds, with contracts expected to run for five years starting from staggered dates in July 2026. The engagement period is set to conclude on 12th November 2025. Interested parties are invited to participate, particularly those offering innovation in strengths-based and community-driven nursing care, aligning with Camden's vision for person-centred support. The procurement is focused on providers located in England, within the United Kingdom, emphasizing flexibility and collaboration due to current care market pressures. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, especially those with the capability to provide high-quality nursing care on a block contract basis. Businesses well-suited to compete for this contract are those that can offer innovative, strengths-based care solutions that are community-oriented. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the procurement values their suitability. The anticipated contract value, exceeding £10 million, offers substantial growth prospects for providers that can meet the contractual requirements. The emphasis on long-term partnership and flexibility in capacity building presents an enticing opportunity for businesses looking to establish or expand their foothold in the UK's health services market under a stable contractual arrangement with a reputable buyer like the London Borough of Camden. ## Notice This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is issued in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) 2023 to inform the market of a forthcoming procurement opportunity for the provision of nursing beds under a block contract arrangement. The London Borough of Camden is seeking to engage with the market ahead of a planned procurement for the provision of nursing beds under a block contract arrangement. We are interested in hearing from providers who can offer a minimum of 10 nursing beds at the rate to be specified in the forthcoming tender. Contracts are expected to run for 5 years, with staggered start dates from July 2026. We recognise the current pressures within the care market and welcome responses from providers who may need time to reach full bed capacity due to limited immediate availability. Camden is committed to working flexibly and collaboratively with providers to ensure high-quality care for our residents. We are particularly keen to engage with innovative providers who deliver strengths-based, community-driven nursing care and are aligned with Camden's vision for person-centred support now and into the future. This engagement aims to inform our approach and ensure the upcoming procurement reflects the realities of the market and the needs of our community. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0f35c2f-c706-4b0f-850a-6b4ec05ad841 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North London | | Postcode | N1C 4AG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | King's Cross | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | 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 ## Release History - 24 Oct 2025 at 14:11 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0f35c2f-c706-4b0f-850a-6b4ec05ad841 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0f35c2f-c706-4b0f-850a-6b4ec05ad841 24th October 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.camden.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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