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Older Persons Residential and Nursing

Kent County Council · Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 23:15.

Opportunity overview

Procurement of a Framework of Providers of Residential Care, Nursing Care and Complex Care to Adults in CQC Registered Care Homes in Kent.

Classification

  • CPV85144000 — Residential health facilities services
  • CPV85311000 — Social work services with accommodation

Lots

  • Residential Care£1.4bn
  • Residential High Needs Care£1.4bn
  • Nursing Care£1.4bn
  • Nursing High Needs Care£1.4bn
  • Highly Specialised and Complex Care£1.4bn

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
CN250239
Status
planned
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Is Open Framework Scheme
Yes

Expected award period

Ends
31 Dec 2025, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
18 Aug 2025, 17:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
21 Jul 2025, 23:59

Special regime

lightTouch

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Residential Care
Status
planned
Description
Residential care homes aim to create a homelike environment, offering communal living spaces, meals, and recreational activities to foster social interaction and a sense of community. Residential Care provides support with daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility. It is suitable for individuals who do not require regular medical attention but need assistance with their overall well-being and safety.

Value

Amount
1,400,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
1,680,000,000

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2034, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Residential High Needs Care
Status
planned
Description
Residential High Needs Care refers to specialised, intensive support provided within a residential care home setting for individuals who have significant and complex needs. These needs can stem from physical disabilities, chronic medical conditions, mental health issues, or developmental disabilities that require round-the-clock care and supervision.

Value

Amount
1,400,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
1,680,000,000

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2034, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Nursing Care
Status
planned
Description
Nursing Care provides support for individuals with complex medical needs or chronic health conditions that require regular or continuous medical oversight, within nursing homes. Nursing homes are often more clinical in nature, equipped with medical facilities to cater to high-level care needs, while still offering some social and recreational activities.

Value

Amount
1,400,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
1,680,000,000

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2034, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Nursing High Needs Care
Status
planned
Description
Nursing High Needs Care refers to the provision of advanced, multifaceted care that addresses the needs of patients with multiple, serious, or chronic health conditions, within nursing homes. This type of care typically involves managing intricate medical, physical, psychological, and social factors. It requires specialised knowledge, critical thinking, and coordination across disciplines to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Value

Amount
1,400,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
1,680,000,000

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2034, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Highly Specialised and Complex Care
Status
planned
Description
Highly Specialised and Complex Care is for individuals with severe cognitive impairment and/or complex mental health needs and/or bariatric care requirements and/or behaviours that challenge, beyond the requirements of Residential High or Nursing High Needs Care.

Value

Amount
1,400,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
1,680,000,000

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2034, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 7
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 8
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 9
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85144000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Residential health facilities services
Entry 2
Id
85311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services with accommodation
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85144000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Residential health facilities services
Entry 2
Id
85311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services with accommodation
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85144000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Residential health facilities services
Entry 2
Id
85311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services with accommodation
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85144000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Residential health facilities services
Entry 2
Id
85311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services with accommodation
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85144000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Residential health facilities services
Entry 2
Id
85311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services with accommodation

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
011406-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK3
Description
Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
plannedProcurementNotice
Published
26 Mar 2025, 16:54
Entry 2
Id
023220-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK1
Description
Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
plannedProcurementNotice
Published
20 May 2025, 13:16

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PLDL-8938-YGYW
Name
Kent County Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKJ45
Country
GB
Locality
Maidstone
Postal Code
ME14 1XQ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
County Hall

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PLDL-8938-YGYW
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Maidstone · UKJ45 · ME14 1XQ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKF · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-04f923-2025-05-20T13:16:11+01:00Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ·