--- title: "Nursing Care Provision in Staffordshire County" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0488a5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0488a5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0488a5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0488a5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-07" --- # Nursing Care Provision in Staffordshire County Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0488a5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0488a5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0488a5.json) ## Summary Staffordshire County Council (SCC) is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of nursing care services in Staffordshire County. The council has identified the need for two new 80-bed care homes located in Lichfield and Tamworth. They are considering the feasibility of building these homes and contracting a skilled provider to manage and staff the facilities. This procurement focuses on health and social work services, specifically nursing care, and is aligned with Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements. The estimated opening date for the care homes is June 2028. Interested parties are asked to complete a questionnaire by 1 June 2027, though this is not a call for competition. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for experienced nursing care providers capable of delivering high-standard services. Businesses specialising in nursing home management and staffing can benefit by securing a long-term contract with the council. The successful provider will need to manage the homes effectively, ensure cost-efficient placements, and comply with CQC standards. This procurement is ideal for companies that excel in creating safe and comfortable environments for individuals with nursing needs and can seamlessly collaborate with social care and health professionals. ## Notice THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION Staffordshire County Council (SCC) has identified a need for two 80 bed high quality Nursing care homes in the districts of Lichfield and Tamworth. SCC are considering the feasibility of building two new homes and commissioning an experienced Care Home Provider (with nursing) to manage, run and staff the two SCC owned care homes. SCC have identified sites in Lichfield and Tamworth which could be used for Care Homes with Nursing. SCC would like to gauge market interest in delivering the care with nursing provision, for one or both of the Council owned care homes, this will include the management and staff to deliver good quality nursing care on behalf of SCC, in line with Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements. It is intended that these services will allow SCC to achieve cost effective placements for individuals with nursing needs and also improve SCCs ability to place efficiently. The estimate timescale for the opening of the homes is June 2028. ### Lot Information Lot 1 THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION Staffordshire County Council (SCC) are publishing this Prior Information Notice to inform suitably experienced Nursing care providers of a possible future contract opportunity for delivering nursing care services. This is not a call for competition. SCC has identified a need for two 80 bed high quality Nursing care homes in the districts of Lichfield and Tamworth and is considering the feasibility of building two new homes and commissioning an experienced Care Home Provider (with nursing) to manage, run and staff the two SCC owned care homes. SCC have identified sites in Lichfield and Tamworth which could be used for Care Homes with Nursing. SCC would like to gauge market interest in delivering the care with nursing provision, for one or both of the Council owned care homes to provide both management and staff to deliver good quality nursing care on behalf of SCC, in line with Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements. Providers must be able to provide quality care and support in a safe, well managed, comfortable and stimulating environment. It is intended that these services will allow SCC to achieve cost effective placements for individuals with nursing needs and also improve SCCs ability to place efficiently. It is currently anticipated that all of the nursing beds will be for the sole use of the Council, for individuals for whom the Council is responsible for meeting their care and support needs and who have been assessed as requiring accommodation in a Nursing Care Home setting in order to ensure their needs are met. The nursing care would be funded through FNC by the NHS, and the social care and other related running costs for the home would be funded by SCC. The council is looking to commission nursing care services that will focus on the outcomes that residents want and value for money and work with a provider able to meet the increasing complexity of need as well as collaborate with both social care and health professionals. Please note: * A response to this Notice does not guarantee any invitation to participate in any future public procurement process that SCC may conduct, nor a contract as a result. * This notice does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services for the Council and the Council is not bound to accept any proposals offered. * The Council is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party participating in this event. * Any procurement of any services by the Council in due course will be carried out strictly in accordance with the provisions of the relevant Public Contracts Regulations at the time. * To participate in this process please complete the questionnaire https://forms.office.com/e/AfvuEwzhBY *The dates and figures below are estimates at this stage and will be confirmed in due course. Additional information: A copy of the questionnaire can be obtained from https://forms.office.com/e/AfvuEwzhBY ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024919-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 May 2027 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | STAFFORD | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST16 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Stafford | | Electoral ward | Forebridge | | Westminster constituency | Stafford | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 7 Aug 2024 at 14:52 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024919-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk - https://forms.office.com/e/AfvuEwzhBY ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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