---
title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Specialised Services in Care Homes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c4da"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2021-10-12"
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# Framework Agreement for the Provision of Specialised Services in Care Homes

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c4da

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## Summary

Cumbria County Council is seeking suppliers for a Framework Agreement titled "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Specialised Services in Care Homes". This procurement process, classified under the CPV category 85000000 for health and social work services, is currently in the Award stage following the completion of the Tender phase. The tender aims to commission specialized care services, with active contracts commencing from 11th October 2021 and lasting until 10th October 2024, inclusive of two optional 12-month extensions. The estimated value for all lots is £60,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those capable of providing additional specialized services for care homes. Companies, particularly SMEs, that focus on residential and nursing care services are well-suited to compete. With two lots available—Block Contracts ensuring guaranteed funding for care beds and Spot Placements based on availability—there are diverse avenues for providers to engage in this framework, enabling expansion within the evolving care market in the UK.

## Notice

The purpose of the Specialised Services in Care Homes Framework ("The Specialised Framework") is to enable the Council and its Health Partners to work with the Care Homes Sector to rapidly commission services that provide a level of additionality or specialism that is over and above the existing care home commissioning arrangements.

### Lot Information

Block contracts

Block arrangements are when beds are purchased on a guaranteed basis at a set price. This means that Providers would be required to keep these beds available to the Council and that the beds would be funded regardless of use.

Options: It will run for a maximum of 3 years with 2 optional extensions of 12 months each making a total possible extension of 24 months.

Renewal: 2 periods of 12 months extension available

Spot placements

Spot Placements are when beds are purchased on an individual basis. Spot Placements depend on availability (if a Provider has beds available) and are only funded when in use.

Options: It will run for a maximum of 3 years with 2 optional extensions of 12 months each making a total possible extension of 24 months.

Renewal: 2 periods of 12 months extension available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025494-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2021 - 10 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | ASCOT CARE NORTH EAST; CREATIVE SUPPORT; FOUR SEASONS (GJP; KAMAL SIDDIQI; KINGSFIELD (CUMBRIA; RISEDALE ESTATES; TAMARIS HEALTHCARE (ENGLAND; WYNDHAM COURT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2021 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025494-2021
- 7 Jul 2021 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015720-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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