--- title: "Framework for Residential Care for individuals with a Learning Disability and/or Autism who are aged over 18 and require personal care" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0560f1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0560f1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0560f1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0560f1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-17" --- # Framework for Residential Care for individuals with a Learning Disability and/or Autism who are aged over 18 and require personal care Buyer: STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0560f1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0560f1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0560f1.json) ## Summary Stockton on Tees Borough Council is initiating a tender process titled "Framework for Residential Care for individuals with a Learning Disability and/or Autism who are aged over 18 and require personal care." This service falls under the industry category of social work services with accommodation and takes place in Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 18th August 2025. Interested providers must have their Residential Care Homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, and homes are typically necessary within the Borough boundaries. An open procedure is being used for this invitation to tender, complying with the legal framework under the UKPGA, reference 2023/54. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in residential care for individuals with learning disabilities. Providers have the chance to secure a share in a framework valued at £28.6 million, facilitating long-term business growth. This opportunity is particularly suited for SMEs and voluntary organisations (VCSEs) capable of offering quality care and having suitable facilities ideally within or near the Borough. The need for compliance with rigorous quality and geographical criteria will favour providers with established Care Quality Commission registrations and an understanding of managed care service provisions tailored to individuals' needs. With a framework agreement open until March 2031, including potential extensions, it could provide sustained business development in the care sector. ## Notice This tender is applicable to Residential Care Homes located within the boundaries of the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees. The Care Home will be registered with the Care Quality Commission for the regulated service - Accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care, with the specialism of learning disabilities. It is not applicable to Personal Care Providers who provide domiciliary services in people's homes (This is covered by the Council's existing Care at Home Framework). Tenders may be submitted by Providers who have CQC registered Residential Care Homes located outside of the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees, who would be interested in developing new Residential Provision for people with Learning Disabilities, at a future date. ### Lot Information Residential Care (permanent, short stay, respite) for both people with moderate and complex LD and / or Autism needs (mixed provision). Residential service can support people with both moderate and complex needs, with identified models of care and support to ensure services are safe and sustainable. The home can identify the number of beds for moderate and complex. The environment can support people with physical impairment. Delivery as per the Service Specification Renewal: 2 x optional extensions of 12 months may be taken. Consideration will be given to the efficient operation of the Framework and any changes impacting the Residential Care Home sector at the time. Nursing Care (permanent, short stay, respite) for both people with moderate and complex needs (mixed provision). Residential service can support people with both moderate and complex needs, with identified models of care and support to ensure services are safe and sustainable. The home can identify the number of beds for moderate and complex. The environment can support people with physical impairment. Services will be delivered in line with the Service Specification Renewal: 2 x optional extensions of 12 months may be taken. Consideration will be given to the efficient operation of the Framework and any changes impacting the Residential Care Home sector at the time. Residential Care (permanent, short stay, respite) for young people with moderate and complex LD and / or Autism needs (mixed provision) transitioning from children's services into adulthood. Residential service can support young people with both moderate and complex needs, with identified models of care and support to ensure services are safe and sustainable and support is time limited to support the young person to independent living. The home can identify the number of beds for moderate and complex. The environment can support people with physical impairment. Services will be delivered in line with Service Specification Renewal: 2 x optional extensions of 12 months may be taken. Consideration will be given to the efficient operation of the Framework and any changes impacting the Residential Care Home sector at the time. Residential Care (permanent, short stay, respite) for both older people with moderate and complex LD and / or Autism needs with associated age-related care & health needs (mixed provision). Residential service can support older people with both moderate and complex learning disability needs plus age, related health and care needs (including dementia), with identified models of care and support to ensure services are safe and sustainable. The home can identify the number of beds for moderate and complex. The environment can support people with physical impairment. Services will be delivered in line with Service Specification Renewal: 2 x optional extensions of 12 months may be taken. Consideration will be given to the efficient operation of the Framework and any changes impacting the Residential Care Home sector at the time. Short Term Residential Beds (reserved for this use only). Short term residential service can support people with both moderate and complex needs. The beds will be available only for the use on this framework for people assessed as requiring: * Planned and/or emergency respite. * Crisis respite beds; and / or * Time to think provision. Services will be delivered in line with Service Specification Renewal: 2 x optional extensions of 12 months may be taken. Consideration will be given to the efficient operation of the Framework and any changes impacting the Residential Care Home sector at the time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040807-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | 2030-07-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £28,600,000 | | Lots value | £28,600,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | STOCKTON ON TEES | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS17 6BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees | | Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees | | Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East | | Delivery location | TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 17 Jul 2025 at 09:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040807-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040807-2025 17th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://open-uk.org/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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