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Framework for Residential Care for individuals with a Learning Disability and/or Autism who are aged over 18 and require personal care

Stockton on Tees Borough Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 06:01.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV85311000 — Social work services with accommodation

Lots

  • Residential Care (permanent, short stay, respite) for both people with moderate and complex LD and / or Autism needs (mixed provision).£28.6m
  • Nursing Care (permanent, short stay, respite) for both people with moderate and complex needs (mixed provision).£28.6m
  • 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.£28.6m
  • 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).£28.6m
  • Short Term Residential Beds (reserved for this use only).£28.6m

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
OPEN20251275
Status
active
Published risks
Changes to CQC registration requirements Changes to individual CQC rating of Care Homes, resulting in suspension or termination of settings. Changes to Fee setting process
Has Recurrence
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Recurrence

Dates

Entry 1
Starts
1 Jul 2030, 23:59

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Type
closed
Method
withoutReopeningCompetition
Description
Prices will be negotiated, based on the care needs of individual placements, using information from the Care & Support Plan of individuals and information provided by the Care Home Provider. The choice of Care Home will be based on Service User/Service User Family/Advocate choice, based on the suitability and location which best suits the individual's residential care needs, based on the knowledge of a multi-disciplinary team who have involvement with this cohort of prople.
Is Open Framework Scheme
Yes
Open Framework Scheme End Date
31 Mar 2031, 23:59

Expected award period

Ends
18 Sept 2025, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
18 Aug 2025, 12:00

Contract terms

Financial Terms
2 weeks in arrears and 2 weeks in advance (4-weekly payment cycle)

Enquiry period

Ends
11 Aug 2025, 23:59

Special regime

lightTouch

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Participation Fees

Entry 1
Id
ocds-h6vhtk-0560f1
Description
Not applicable

Type

win

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Residential Care (permanent, short stay, respite) for both people with moderate and complex LD and / or Autism needs (mixed provision).
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
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

Value

Amount
28,600,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
28,600,000

Renewal

Description
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.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Weighting Description
The bidder will meet the Mandatory Requirements of the buyer in relation to registration for required regulated services and geographical location, within the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Required CQC Registration
Type
quality
Description
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 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.
Criterion 2
Name
Geographical Location
Type
quality
Description
As residents of Stockton, the requirement for this Framework is that the Residential Care Homes are located within the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees. The settings will be quality assured through the Council's QA procedures and subject to the Council's compliance processes, including assessment and inspection.
Criterion 3
Name
Participation in Fee Negotiation Process
Type
price
Description
Bidders will confirm that they will participate in fee negotiations using the Council's CareCubed care fee calculator tool. The Council will set out a process, including timescales, under which the negotiation process will operate and will introduce an oversight process.

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Starts
1 Oct 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2031, 23:59

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
technical
Description
Care Quality Commission registration for the relevant regulated activity and specialism - Accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care, with the specialism of learning disabilities.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Nursing Care (permanent, short stay, respite) for both people with moderate and complex needs (mixed provision).
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
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

Value

Amount
28,600,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
28,600,000

Renewal

Description
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.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Weighting Description
The bidder will meet the Mandatory Requirements of the buyer in relation to registration for required regulated services and geographical location, within the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Required CQC Registration
Type
quality
Description
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 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.
Criterion 2
Name
Geographical Location
Type
quality
Description
As residents of Stockton, the requirement for this Framework is that the Residential Care Homes are located within the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees. The settings will be quality assured through the Council's QA procedures and subject to the Council's compliance processes, including assessment and inspection.
Criterion 3
Name
Participation in Fee Negotiation Process
Type
price
Description
Bidders will confirm that they will participate in fee negotiations using the Council's CareCubed care fee calculator tool. The Council will set out a process, including timescales, under which the negotiation process will operate and will introduce an oversight process.

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Starts
1 Oct 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2031, 23:59

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
technical
Description
Care Quality Commission registration for the relevant regulated activity and specialism - Accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care, with the specialism of learning disabilities.
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
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.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
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

Value

Amount
28,600,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
28,600,000

Renewal

Description
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.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Weighting Description
The bidder will meet the Mandatory Requirements of the buyer in relation to registration for required regulated services and geographical location, within the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Required CQC Registration
Type
quality
Description
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 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.
Criterion 2
Name
Geographical Location
Type
quality
Description
As residents of Stockton, the requirement for this Framework is that the Residential Care Homes are located within the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees. The settings will be quality assured through the Council's QA procedures and subject to the Council's compliance processes, including assessment and inspection.
Criterion 3
Name
Participation in Fee Negotiation Process
Type
price
Description
Bidders will confirm that they will participate in fee negotiations using the Council's CareCubed care fee calculator tool. The Council will set out a process, including timescales, under which the negotiation process will operate and will introduce an oversight process.

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Starts
1 Oct 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2031, 23:59

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
technical
Description
Care Quality Commission registration for the relevant regulated activity and specialism - Accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care, with the specialism of learning disabilities.
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
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).
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
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

Value

Amount
28,600,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
28,600,000

Renewal

Description
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.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Weighting Description
The bidder will meet the Mandatory Requirements of the buyer in relation to registration for required regulated services and geographical location, within the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Required CQC Registration
Type
quality
Description
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 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.
Criterion 2
Name
Geographical Location
Type
quality
Description
As residents of Stockton, the requirement for this Framework is that the Residential Care Homes are located within the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees. The settings will be quality assured through the Council's QA procedures and subject to the Council's compliance processes, including assessment and inspection.
Criterion 3
Name
Participation in Fee Negotiation Process
Type
price
Description
Bidders will confirm that they will participate in fee negotiations using the Council's CareCubed care fee calculator tool. The Council will set out a process, including timescales, under which the negotiation process will operate and will introduce an oversight process.

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Starts
1 Oct 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2031, 23:59

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
technical
Description
Care Quality Commission registration for the relevant regulated activity and specialism - Accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care, with the specialism of learning disabilities.
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Short Term Residential Beds (reserved for this use only).
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
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

Value

Amount
28,600,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
28,600,000

Renewal

Description
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.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Weighting Description
The bidder will meet the Mandatory Requirements of the buyer in relation to registration for required regulated services and geographical location, within the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Required CQC Registration
Type
quality
Description
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 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.
Criterion 2
Name
Geographical Location
Type
quality
Description
As residents of Stockton, the requirement for this Framework is that the Residential Care Homes are located within the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees. The settings will be quality assured through the Council's QA procedures and subject to the Council's compliance processes, including assessment and inspection.
Criterion 3
Name
Participation in Fee Negotiation Process
Type
price
Description
Bidders will confirm that they will participate in fee negotiations using the Council's CareCubed care fee calculator tool. The Council will set out a process, including timescales, under which the negotiation process will operate and will introduce an oversight process.

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Starts
1 Oct 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2031, 23:59

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
technical
Description
Care Quality Commission registration for the relevant regulated activity and specialism - Accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care, with the specialism of learning disabilities.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC11
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

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

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC11
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services with accommodation
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC11
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services with accommodation
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC11
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services with accommodation
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC11
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services with accommodation

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
040807-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
17 Jul 2025, 10:48

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PCVQ-6435-GNMW
Name
Stockton on Tees Borough Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKC11
Country
GB
Locality
Stockton on Tees
Postal Code
TS17 6BJ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Dunedin House, Columbia Drive, Thornaby

Details

Classifications

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

Identifier

Id
PCVQ-6435-GNMW
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Mr Mike Wray

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Stockton on Tees · UKC11 · TS17 6BJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC11 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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  1. ocds-h6vhtk-0560f1-2025-07-17T10:48:06+01:00Tender notice on Find a Tender ·