--- title: "Nursing Beds Block Contract - Short Term Placements" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042e13" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042e13" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042e13.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042e13.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON" published: "2024-08-15" --- # Nursing Beds Block Contract - Short Term Placements Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042e13 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042e13) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042e13.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Hillingdon has finalised the award phase for the "Nursing Beds Block Contract - Short Term Placements" procurement in the health services category. Two providers, Halton Services Ltd and Gold Care Homes, have been awarded contracts for two lots, which cover the provision of nursing care home beds. Lot 1 includes ten short-term nursing care home beds for non-weight-bearing residents with general nursing and dementia needs, while Lot 2 includes five short-term nursing care home beds for weight-bearing residents with similar needs. The contracts are set for an initial period of three years, starting from 5th June 2024 and 5th August 2024, respectively. This procurement falls under the "services" category and was conducted via an open procedure due to the initial tender process failing to attract suitable bids, leading to a direct award in accordance with procurement regulations. The procurement process was actively managed to meet a critical need for short-term nursing placements to facilitate timely hospital discharges within the Borough of Hillingdon. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and nursing care sectors, especially those specialising in short-term and dementia care. The awarded providers will have guaranteed business from the borough for the next three years, ensuring a steady stream of revenue. Given the requirement for specialised care for both weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing residents, businesses with expertise in nursing and dementia care are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. Moreover, companies looking to establish or expand their presence in the North West London region may find this and similar contracts beneficial to their growth strategy. The open procurement method initially used indicates the council's willingness to engage with various providers before resorting to direct awards, suggesting future opportunities for new entrants to the market. ## Notice The London Borough of Hillingdon is awarding two providers for the provision of nursing care home beds under two Lots described below under block contracts for a period of three years. This service is to support timely discharge from hospital for residents who require short-term support in a care home. Lot 1: Ten short-term nursing care home beds for people who are non-weight bearing that can support general nursing and nursing dementia needs. The contract associated with this lot will be for a three-year period. Lot 2: Five short-term nursing care homes beds for people who are weight bearing but have nursing dementia or general nursing needs. The contract associated with this lot will be for three years. A competitive tender for the provision was published on the 18th of January 24 and closed on the 23rd of Feb 24. Unfortunately, no qualifying tenders were received. As the market has not provided a solution to address the need the Council is able under procurement regulations to negotiate with the providers and make a direct award. This notice represents the direct award. Rather than the tendered period of a 3 plus 3 year opportunity the direct award contract is for 3 years in total. ### Lot Information Nursing Beds Block Contract Short Term Beds The London Borough of Hillingdon is awarding two providers for the provision of nursing care home beds under two Lots described below under block contracts for a period of three years. This service is to support timely discharge from hospital for residents who require short-term support in a care home. Lot 1: Ten short-term nursing care home beds for people who are non-weight bearing that can support general nursing and nursing dementia needs. The contract associated with this lot will be for a three-year period. A competitive tender for the provision was published on the 18th of January 24 and closed on the 23rd of Feb 24. Unfortunately, no qualifying tenders were received. As the market has not provided a solution to address the need the Council is able under procurement regulations to negotiate with the providers and make a direct award. Nursing Beds Block Contract Short Term Beds The London Borough of Hillingdon is awarding two providers for the provision of nursing care home beds under two Lots described below under block contracts for a period of three years. This service is to support timely discharge from hospital for residents who require short-term support in a care home. Lot 2: Five short-term nursing care homes beds for people who are weight bearing but have nursing dementia or general nursing needs. The contract associated with this lot will be for three years. A competitive tender for the provision was published on the 18th of January 24 and closed on the 23rd of Feb 24. Unfortunately, no qualifying tenders were received. As the market has not provided a solution to address the need the Council is able under procurement regulations to negotiate with the providers and make a direct award. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025983-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Jun 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,161,860 | | Lots value | £5,161,860 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £3,047,571 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON | | Locality | UXBRIDGE | | Post town | Southall | | Postcode | UB8 1UW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon | | Local authority | Hillingdon | | Electoral ward | Uxbridge | | Westminster constituency | Uxbridge and South Ruislip | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | GOLD CARE HOMES; HALTON SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 15 Aug 2024 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025983-2024 - 18 Jan 2024 at 09:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001690-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.capitalesourcing.com - http://www.hillingdon.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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