--- title: "Light Touch Framework for Care Homes for Adults" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-edbedecd-3162-4e15-a091-3d7d47a4c18a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-edbedecd-3162-4e15-a091-3d7d47a4c18a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-edbedecd-3162-4e15-a091-3d7d47a4c18a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-edbedecd-3162-4e15-a091-3d7d47a4c18a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-01-08" --- # Light Touch Framework for Care Homes for Adults Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-edbedecd-3162-4e15-a091-3d7d47a4c18a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-edbedecd-3162-4e15-a091-3d7d47a4c18a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-edbedecd-3162-4e15-a091-3d7d47a4c18a.json) ## Summary The Oxfordshire County Council has initiated a tender process for a "Light Touch Framework for Care Homes for Adults" in the health and social work services category. The procurement method is an open procedure with a value of £750,000,000. The deadline for tender submissions is 16th February 2024. The contract period is set to start on 1st July 2024 and end on 30th June 2029. This opportunity is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs interested in providing care services within the Oxfordshire area. This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies looking to offer care services to adults in Oxfordshire. Businesses that specialise in residential care, nursing care, and specialist care for older adults can apply for different Care Bands under the Framework. The contract value of £750 million makes this tender particularly attractive for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) operating in the health and social care sector. ## Notice These services will cover adults over 18 years of age in Oxfordshire, although most of the Individuals using these services are likely to be older adults. The services will cover Short Stay, which includes: planned and unplanned placements, respite and emergency admissions, and permanent placements. Providers can apply for different Care Bands under the Framework: * Care Band 1 - Residential Care * Care Band 2 - Residential Specialist * Care Band 3 - Nursing Care * Care Band 4 a) - Nursing Specialist- Complex Physical Needs * Care Band 4 b) - Nursing Specialist - Complex Mental Health Needs/ Complex Dementia Needs * Care Band 5 - Specialist Plus Care There is no limit as to what bands providers can apply for. Details of what each band requires is set out in the Service Specification. This Framework is for Care Homes within the Oxfordshire area. The subject matter of this procurement process relates to the delivery of services which are listed to in Schedule 3 to the regulations. As such, the procurement process adopted by the Commissioners has been developed in accordance with Regulation 76 of the regulations and in particular in accordance with the fundamental public procurement principles of transparency and equal treatment. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://procontract.due-north.com Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address. Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://procontract.due-north.com by searching for DN704977 or Light Touch Framework for Care Homes for Adults ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/147633d0-9aa4-467a-91cc-290795eb463d | | 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 | 8 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £750,000,000 | | 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 | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | OXFORD | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX1 1ND | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Oxford | | Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas | | Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon | | 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 - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 8 Jan 2024 at 10:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/147633d0-9aa4-467a-91cc-290795eb463d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/147633d0-9aa4-467a-91cc-290795eb463d 8th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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