--- title: "Rochdale Borough Council Care Homes" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0666db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0666db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0666db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0666db.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-11" --- # Rochdale Borough Council Care Homes Buyer: ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0666db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0666db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0666db.json) ## Summary Rochdale Borough Council is initiating a procurement process for the provision of care homes through an Open Framework agreement designed to deliver flexible and transformative care services within the borough. This tender is classified under the health and social work services category and involves multiple lots tailored to diverse care needs, including residential and nursing care, dementia-specific services, and innovative solutions. The procurement method follows an open procedure, and the process is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines comprising the enquiry period ending on 17 March 2026, and the tender submission closing on 20 March 2026. The procurement aims to facilitate regional care services spanning several areas in the UK, and the contract period is set to begin on 1 April 2026, extending up to 31 March 2031, with potential renewal options. This tender offers substantial growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary sector organisations interested in entering or expanding their presence in the health and social care market. Businesses specialising in residential and nursing care, as well as those providing dementia care services, will find this tender conducive to their operations. Moreover, the innovation lot encourages creative partnerships with Rochdale Borough Council to develop pioneering solutions, fostering advancements in care delivery. With a substantial projected gross value of £384,000,000, the framework agreement allows for reopening competition to ensure continual service improvement, creating a compelling incentive for capable providers to participate actively. ## Notice This specification is intended for inclusion within an Open Framework agreement designed to deliver comprehensive flexible, adaptive and transformative care and support services to individuals residing in the borough. The Open Framework will be organised into separate lots, facilitating the commissioning of both residential and nursing care provision, with the overarching aim of enabling people to age and live well in their community. ### Lot Information Residential Care Standard residential care within a care home setting. It is designed to support individuals who require assistance with daily living activities, such as personal care, meals, and medication, but do not have significant nursing needs or nursing needs that cannot be met by community District Nurses Renewal: 24 Months Residential Dementia Care Residential care for people with a formal diagnosis of dementia, where dementia is the primary care need. Services are delivered by staff trained in dementia care, ensuring a supportive environment that minimises distress and maximises quality of life. The care home will offer adapted environments, meaningful activities, and support for families, with regular reviews to adapt care as the condition progresses. The service should include appropriate equipment to support mobility, safety, and independence, ensuring it is well maintained and suited to individual needs Renewal: 24 Months General Nursing Care Standard nursing care supports individuals with more complex health needs that require 24-hour nursing oversight, such as those with chronic illnesses, mobility issues, or requiring regular medical interventions. Registered nurses are always on site to provide clinical care, manage medications, and work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support Renewal: 24 Months Nursing Dementia Care Nursing dementia care is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for individuals with a primary diagnosis of dementia who also require nursing intervention. The service integrates specialist dementia care with round-the-clock registered nursing support, designed to meet the complex and evolving needs of residents whose conditions are further complicated by chronic or acute physical health challenges Renewal: 24 Months Short-Term Provision Provision of Respite Care, Short-Term Placements and Discharge to Assess (D2A) services. These services are designed to support individuals during periods of transition, enabling timely hospital discharge and promoting recovery and independence. Providers must adopt a reablement approach that empowers individuals to regain confidence in everyday skills, promotes independence, minimises reliance on long?term care, and delivers improved health and wellbeing outcomes. The aim is to deliver safe, person centered , and flexible care that prioritises wellbeing, continuity, and dignity at every stage of support. Renewal: 24 Months Innovation This lot actively promotes collaborative working with the Council to co-design, trial, and evaluate pioneering solutions in the delivery of 24-hour care. Providers are encouraged to propose and develop innovative models that address unmet needs or persistent challenges within the current system. Potential areas of innovation may include, but are not limited to: * Integration of Technology Enabled Care (TEC): For example, remote monitoring devices, telehealth consultations, digital medication management systems, and assistive technologies to enhance safety, independence, and real-time communication between care teams, individuals, and families. * Novel Service Delivery Models: Initiatives such as flexible staffing arrangements, mobile multidisciplinary teams, or community-based hubs that provide rapid outreach and wraparound support, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions or support timely discharge. * Targeted Interventions for Specific Challenges: Projects focused on reducing social isolation, supporting people with complex needs, or improving transitions between care settings. This may involve peer support programmes, befriending schemes, or collaborative partnerships with voluntary and community organisations. * Use of Data and Analytics: Leveraging data to identify trends, predict risk, and tailor interventions, thereby improving outcomes and resource allocation Renewal: 24 Months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021591-2026 | | 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 | 11 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £384,000,000 | | Lots value | £384,000,000 | | 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 | ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | ROCHDALE | | Post town | Oldham | | Postcode | OL16 1XU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East | | Local authority | Rochdale | | Electoral ward | Central Rochdale | | Westminster constituency | Rochdale | | 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 - 11 Mar 2026 at 08:11 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021591-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021591-2026 11th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/AlldocumentationcanbelocatedviaTheChestunderrefDN806900 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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