--- title: "Working Aged Adults Care Homes" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a63a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a63a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a63a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a63a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-13" --- # Working Aged Adults Care Homes Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a63a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a63a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a63a.json) ## Summary The public procurement process initiated by Cornwall Council, a sub-central government body in the United Kingdom, involves contracts for Specialist Residential Provision for Working Aged Adults. The contracts focus on individuals with primary needs such as Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health, and Complex Physical or Sensory impairments, and begin on 1st April 2026, lasting until 31st March 2034. The procurement method used is open procedure under a Light Touch Contract regime, and the procedure accommodates frameworks that can be re-opened to allow additional providers the opportunity to join over time. The tender period ends on 14th November 2025, with the award period concluding on 16th February 2026. This procurement is organised within the South West region (UKK3) and provides for a total indicative framework value of £512 million across two lots: Long-term and Short Breaks care provision. This tender offers significant business opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in social work services with accommodation, particularly those situated in Cornwall. The framework's open nature allows numerous suppliers to participate, enhancing market diversity and encouraging the inclusion of businesses with relevant expertise. Participating businesses can secure placements, gain inflationary uplifts, and access tools like vacancy trackers, driving financial growth and enhancing service capacity. Providers on the framework can directly impact varied community and individual needs, contributing to social value and quality in care provision. This opens pathways for development and continued engagement within the care industry in Cornwall over the contract duration of eight years. ## Notice The contract is focused on working age adults for those with a primary need of Learning Disabilities , Autism, Mental Health needs and Complex Physical and/ or Sensory impairment. However, placements are based on primary need, not age, so some individuals over 65 may be supported in these homes. Indicative total framework value (through call-off awards) is PS512m There are 2 lots: Lot 1: Long-term Placements (Estimated contract value PS503m) Lot 2: Short Breaks (Estimated contract value PS9m) ### Lot Information Long-term Care Provision Long-term provision of care services with accommodation. Short Breaks Care Provision Short-term care services provision for breaks. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013516-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2034 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £512,000,000 | | Lots value | £512,000,000 | | Awards value | £1 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CORNWALL COUNCIL | | Locality | TRURO | | Post town | Truro | | Postcode | TR1 3AY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick | | Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth | | Delivery location | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 15 | | Supplier names | BOSENCE FARM COMMUNITY; BOWDEN DERRA PARK; BRANDON TRUST; CHY-AN-TOWENS; DIMENSIONS SOMERSET SEV; H F TRUST; IN CARING HANDS; KEELEX 176; KERENSA CARE; LEONARD CHESHIRE DISABILITY; MODUS CARE; PENINSULA AUTISM SERVICES & SUPPORT; POTENSIAL LIMITED - TRADING AS POTENS; SALUTEM LD BIDCO IV; STEVEN TARRANT (TRADING AS COPPER BEECHES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 13 Feb 2026 at 15:04 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013516-2026 - 1 Oct 2025 at 15:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061487-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013516-2026 13th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061487-2025 1st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.cornwall.gov.uk - http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk - 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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