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Future Residential, Nursing and Specialist Care Home Framework

Wirral Council · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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Opportunity overview

Wirral Council is undertaking pre-market engagement to inform the development of a new Residential, Nursing and Specialist Care Home Framework. Through this engagement we are seeking feedback from care home providers, sector representatives and system partners to better understand current market conditions, future challenges and opportunities for collaboration. The Council remains committed to supporting people to live independently for as long as possible through preventative and community-based approaches. However, we recognise that care homes continue to play a vital role in supporting people whose needs can no longer be safely met within the community. As demand continues to increase and needs become more complex, the Council is keen to work with providers to develop a future framework that is sustainable, responsive to local needs and able to deliver high-quality outcomes for Wirral residents. Subject Matter Through this engagement, we are seeking feedback from care home providers, sector representatives and system partners to help shape the future framework. We are particularly keen to understand what is working well, where improvements can be made, and how the Council can work collaboratively with providers to develop a sustainable model for the future. The information gathered will help inform future commissioning intentions and framework design. Participation in this exercise does not form part of any procurement process and will not influence any future tender evaluation. As we develop the Framework, we want to understand: • What is currently working well within the care home market and placement process. • What challenges providers are experiencing. • Where there are gaps in provision, capacity or service delivery. • What opportunities exist for innovation and improvement. • What providers consider to be realistic expectations and timescales for admissions and placements. • How the Council can work more effectively with providers to create a sustainable and successful framework. Your feedback will help inform the design of the future Care Home Framework and ensure it reflects the realities of delivering care, supports residents to achieve the best possible outcomes, and creates a strong and sustainable care home market for Wirral. Thank you for taking the time to share your views and expertise.

Classification

  • CPV85000000 — Health and social work services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

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
DN832915
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planned

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

lightTouch

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planned

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 01:00
Ends
1 Apr 2035, 00:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD74
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
Questionnaire to be completed on the Chest portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/ Title- Future Residential, Nursing and Specialist Care Home Framework Project reference- DN832915 All questions to be raised via the Chest portal Closing date for responses 12 Noon on Thursday 28th October 2026 If you experience any technical difficulties registering or using The Chest, please contact support: Email: procontractsuppliers@proactis.com Telephone: 0330 005 0352
Due
28 Oct 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
098005-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
16 Oct 2026, 14:23
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Wirral Council
Id
GB-PPON-PBCP-8675-BHWT

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PBCP-8675-BHWT

Address

Street Address
Town Hall, Brighton Street
Locality
Wallasey
Postal Code
CH44 8ED
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKD74

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

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

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Wallasey · UKD74 · CH44 8ED · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD74 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 097980-2026Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 098005-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·

PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS

ProcuraAxis Analysis

Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.

ANALYSIS PREVIEW

Opportunity intelligence at a glance

Wirral Council is running early-stage pre-market engagement to gather feedback that will shape a possible future residential, nursing and specialist care home framework. This is not a live tender and participation will not affect any future tender evaluation.

Who this may suit

Relevant to care home providers, sector representatives and system partners able to provide market feedback. Requirements for any future framework suppliers are unknown.

Key points identified

  • Engagement inputFeedback on market conditions, challenges, provision gaps, capacity, service delivery, innovation, admissions and placementsEvidence: “we are seeking feedback from care home providers, sector representatives and system partners” and listed engagement questions
  • Future framework supplier requirementsUnknownEvidence: The notice says information will “help inform future commissioning intentions and framework design”; it does not state future supplier requirements.
  • Eligible engagement participantsCare home providers, sector representatives and system partnersEvidence: “we are seeking feedback from care home providers, sector representatives and system partners”
94% approved-analysis confidence4 supplier criteria identified5 risks or unknowns

SOURCE AND FRESHNESS

Traceable procurement data

Source
Find a Tender
Notice reference
098005-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-078995
First published
16 Oct 2026
Last checked
16 Oct 2026, 15:58
Notice versions reviewed
2

HOW THIS WAS PREPARED

Approved, evidence-bound analysis

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Analysis status
Approved for publication
Analysed
16 Oct 2026
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