---
title: "National Care Home Contract (NCHC)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000777907"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-16"
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# National Care Home Contract (NCHC)

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000777907

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## Summary

Aberdeenshire Council has recently awarded the National Care Home Contract (NCHC) under a limited procurement process, without prior publication of a call for competition. This contract, valued at £32,000,000, is part of the national framework for older people's care homes. The procurement stage is complete with the contract being signed on 8th April 2024. The award notice indicates that the primary procurement category is services, specifically within the industry category 85000000 as per the CPV classification. The procurement process primarily targeted providers within the UKM50 region, including notable suppliers such as Balhousie Care Group, Kennedy Care Group, Meallmore Ltd, and others. Key dates include the publication of the award on 16th September 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in care home services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality care tailored to older individuals. Companies that have established themselves in the healthcare sector, with robust systems and capacities to meet the requirements of national frameworks, stand to benefit greatly. Businesses with proven track records in delivering high-standard care could leverage this contract award to expand their footprint and solidify their market presence. The contract ensures set prices by the national body, providing financial predictability and stability for the suppliers involved.

## Notice

National Care Home Contract

### Procurement Information

National Framework for Older Peoples Care Homes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514371 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | BALHOUSIE CARE GROUP; BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE; CARE; CARE CONCERN GROUP; CROSSREACH (THE OPERATING NAME FOR THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND SOCIAL CARE COUNCIL; KENNEDY CARE GROUP; MEALLMORE; PARKLANDS; RENAISSANCE CARE (SCOTLAND; SANCTUARY CARE; SKENE ENTERPRISE (ABERDEEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514371

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514371
  National Care Home Contract (NCHC) - National Care Home Contract

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777907

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