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title: "Residential Care for Working Age Adults"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051f92"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-26"
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# Residential Care for Working Age Adults

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051f92

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## Summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process to commission a new Framework for Residential Care for Working Age Adults. The contracting authority, located in Nottingham, United Kingdom, plays a vital role in the sub-central government sector. The framework falls under the services industry category, particularly focusing on health and social work services. Key preliminary market engagement sessions are scheduled for 26 February 2026 online, and 27 February 2026 at County Hall, Nottinghamshire, offering a chance for providers to understand the procurement timeline and process. The procurement is set to officially commence with contracts planned from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those capable of providing residential care for adults. Engaging with Nottinghamshire County Council’s procurement could lead to continuous business from a stable public sector partner. Businesses experienced with public frameworks or those looking to secure a foothold in the sub-central government sector will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. The framework agreement allows for a collaborative environment that encourages providers to align with the evolving commissioning model, potentially fostering long-term business growth.

## Notice

Nottinghamshire County Council intends to commission a new Framework for the provision of Residential Care for Working Age Adults. As part of the process, we are undertaking preliminary market engagement. More detail can be found in the engagement section below.

### Planning Information

Nottinghamshire County Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement regarding the commissioning of a Framework for the provision of Residential Care for Working Age Adults. 
We will be hosting two engagement sessions - one in person at County Hall, Nottinghamshire and one online - to update the market on the current position, to outline key milestones and to provide a space for providers to ask questions about the emerging approach. 
The Senior Commissioning Officer in charge of this review will be attending both meetings to lead discussions.
These sessions will cover:
The developing commissioning model and procurement route
Expected timelines and next steps for the 2026 tender
A dedicated Q&A segment to address provider queries
These events offer a key opportunity to check our direction with the market and ensure that future changes are shaped collaboratively.
Please register using the links below to secure your place at either the in-person or virtual session:
Thursday 26 February (13:00-14:00) - Online Event - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1981421749792?aff=oddtdtcreator
Friday 27 February (10:00-11:30) - In-Person Event - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1981422201142?aff=oddtdtcreator

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006722-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 7QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Trent Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 14:35 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006722-2026
- 22 May 2025 at 19:52 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025412-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006722-2026
  26th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025412-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1981421749792?aff=oddtdtcreator
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1981422201142?aff=oddtdtcreator
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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