--- title: "RCC- 1422 TENDER FOR OLDER PEOPLE'S RESIDENTIAL CARE PROVISION RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e5bc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e5bc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e5bc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e5bc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-26" --- # RCC- 1422 TENDER FOR OLDER PEOPLE'S RESIDENTIAL CARE PROVISION RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL Buyer: RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e5bc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e5bc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e5bc.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "RCC- 1422 TENDER FOR OLDER PEOPLE'S RESIDENTIAL CARE PROVISION" was managed by Rutland County Council, a regional authority located in Oakham, United Kingdom. Focused on welfare services for the elderly, this tender falls under the services category and is aimed at catering to Rutland’s ageing population through the provision of residential, nursing, and respite beds. The process utilised an open procurement method and has moved past the planning and tender stages to full completion, with contracts signed on 31 August 2025. The Council accepted bids electronically, with the deadline for submissions being 7 April 2025. This project is located in the East Midlands, specifically in Rutland, which is known for its significant proportion of elderly residents. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, especially those offering services tailored to the needs of elderly individuals. By contracting with multiple providers, Rutland County Council aims to enhance the range of care options available to service users, potentially enabling businesses to establish flexible and diverse service offerings. Ideal candidates for this opportunity include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in elderly care services positioned to deliver quality care solutions. With the trend of an ageing population increasing, businesses that secure a block bed provision contract can ensure a stable long-term demand, fostering stable business growth within the region. ## Notice The Council went to tender to secure the provision of block beds within a number of suitably experienced providers who will, between them, provide an agreed number of residential, nursing and respite beds to older people in the County. Rutland has an ageing population and requires the beds to meet the needs of our older people. The Council is seeking to contract with more than one provider to establish a level of choice for service users and to ensure a range of provision. The provision commissioned will: SS Improve quality of life for individuals SS Reduce health and wellbeing risks for individuals SS Maintain individual's health and independence for as long as possible SS Safeguard individuals Block beds will be purchased at the Council's weekly rates. Where a provider holds an existing contract of block beds with the Council and is awarded a new contract they will utilise the new contract for those existing beds at contract commencement. Where a provider has Spot Purchased beds at Council rates, at the commencement of the contract those beds will become part of their block bed contract. Where a provider has a self-funder in their home that subsequently needs the Council to fund their care, the provider will use (when available) one of their block beds for this individual ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Council went to tender to secure the provision of block beds within a number of suitably experienced providers who will, between them, provide an agreed number of residential, nursing and respite beds to older people in the County. Rutland has an ageing population and requires the beds to meet the needs of our older people. The Council is seeking to contract with more than one provider to establish a level of choice for service users and to ensure a range of provision. The provision commissioned will: SS Improve quality of life for individuals SS Reduce health and wellbeing risks for individuals SS Maintain individual's health and independence for as long as possible SS Safeguard individuals Block beds will be purchased at the Council's weekly rates. Where a provider holds an existing contract of block beds with the Council and is awarded a new contract they will utilise the new contract for those existing beds at contract commencement. Where a provider has Spot Purchased beds at Council rates, at the commencement of the contract those beds will become part of their block bed contract. Where a provider has a self-funder in their home that subsequently needs the Council to fund their care, the provider will use (when available) one of their block beds for this individual ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017599-2026 | | 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 | 26 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £3,120,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | OAKHAM | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE15 6HP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Rutland | | Electoral ward | Oakham South | | Westminster constituency | Rutland and Stamford | | Delivery location | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE HOMES; FOUNDATION CARE (NORWICH; PRIME LIFE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly - 85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped ## Release History - 26 Feb 2026 at 17:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017599-2026 - 20 Feb 2025 at 20:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006481-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.rutland.gov.uk - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ - https://www.rutland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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