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title: "Framework for the Provision of Residential and Nursing Care Services"
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# Framework for the Provision of Residential and Nursing Care Services

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b31b

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## Summary

Cumberland Council is procuring an open framework for the provision of Residential and Nursing Care Services in the health and social work sector. This initiative aims to support the changing needs of older adults in Cumberland by offering high-quality services that ensure safety, independence, and wellbeing. The framework, valued at up to £600 million over an eight-year term, including optional extensions, allows new providers to join anytime during its duration. The procurement process is in the 'tenderUpdate' stage, with ongoing opportunities for providers to join through email submission. Located in Carlisle, this regional authority will facilitate service provision in the UKD1 region, with an open procedure ensuring transparency and accessibility for qualified providers.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses focused on delivering residential and nursing care services, especially those capable of implementing service user-focused outcomes and aligning with Care Act guidance. SMEs and large enterprises that can demonstrate high-quality care standards and a commitment to social value, including the Real Living Wage for staff, are particularly well-suited to participate. Firms are encouraged to ensure their Care Quality Commission ratings meet the council's standards for successful application. This framework not only promises consistency in service delivery but also invites innovation and professional development in the care sector, which can be an attractive prospect for expanding businesses.

## Notice

Framework Awards to the Framework for the provision of Older Adults Residential and Nursing Care Services in Cumberland. (1st Round was procured via The Chest portal - any further additions are done via email. The up to date list of framework providers is updated every 3 months on the Cumberland Council website.) https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/framework-olderadults

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Lot 1: The commissioning of Residential & Nursing placements by Cumberland Council on a spot-purchased basis at the Usual Price Bandings, ASC Agreed Price, Third Party Top Ups or Out of County Rates. PLEASE NOTE - All future framework awards (and call-offs) to this open framework will be published on https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/business-and-licensing/procurement-social-value-tenders-and-contracts/about-procurement in the Framework Agreement Section.

Renewal: The initial period of the contract is 4 years. There are FOUR optional extensions of up to 12 months. The use of these extensions are at the absolute discretion of the Council. The end date of 13 May 2033 includes the 4 x 12 month optional extensions. If the extensions are not used the contract will end on 13 May 2029.

Lot 2

Lot 2: The commissioning of Residential & Nursing placements by Cumberland Council through mini competitions. Currently there is no intention to set up alternative arrangements when the Framework Agreement goes 'live' in May 2025, but this will allow additional flexibility to setup alternative commissioning approaches throughout the term of the Framework (i.e., additional support around hospital discharge).

Renewal: The initial period of the contract is 4 years. There are FOUR optional extensions of up to 12 months. The use of these extensions are at the absolute discretion of the Council. The end date of 13 May 2033 includes the 4 x 12 month optional extensions. If the extensions are not used the contract will end on 13 May 2029.

Lot 3

Lot 3: The commissioning of Residential & Nursing placements through the Framework Agreement by partner organisations (such as the ICB). Further discussions are being held with the Integrated Care Board (ICB) around scoping access to the Residential & Nursing Framework.

Renewal: The initial period of the contract is 4 years. There are FOUR optional extensions of up to 12 months. The use of these extensions are at the absolute discretion of the Council. The end date of 13 May 2033 includes the 4 x 12 month optional extensions. If the extensions are not used the contract will end on 13 May 2029.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065087-2025 |
| 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 | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2025 - 13 May 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBERLAND 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 | 31 |
| Supplier names | APPLEGARTH HEALTHCARE; BAMCO THIRTY FOUR; BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE HOMES; BETHANY HOUSE; BETHSHAN CARE NURSING HOME; BRANCASTER CARE HOMES; BRANT HOWE; CINNABAR SUPPORT AND LIVING; CREATIVE SUPPORT; CROFT AVENUE CARE HOME; CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND CONVALESCENT HOME; CUMBRIA NURSING SERVICES MILLFIELD; CURO CARE CHICHESTER HALL; CURO CARE HAMES HALL; GRANVILLE COURT CARE SERVICES; GREENLANE CUMBRIA; GREYSTONE HOUSE RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME; HAVEN CARE CENTRES; HC-ONE NO 1; INGLEWOOD CUMBRIA; KIRKLANDS CARE; METHODIST HOMES; MORTON COTTAGE RESIDENTIAL HOME; MS JOANNA HINDMOOR; P AND C RESIDENTIAL SERVICES; PAMELA DAWN HILL-EADES; RISEDALE ESTATES; SOLWAY HOUSE; ST PHILIPS CARE; TAMARIS HEALTHCARE (ENGLAND; THE HENRY LONSDALE TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2025 at 10:09 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065087-2025
- 23 Apr 2025 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016596-2025
- 17 Apr 2025 at 08:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015746-2025
- 31 Oct 2024 at 16:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035394-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/
- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/business-and-licensing/procurement-social-value-tenders-and-contracts/about-procurement
- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/framework-olderadults
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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