Scope
Reference
DN806900
Description
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.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £384,000,000 excluding VAT
- £384,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
24 Months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Lot 1. Residential Care
Description
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
Lot value (estimated)
- £384,000,000 excluding VAT
- £384,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Residential Dementia Care
Description
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
Lot value (estimated)
- £384,000,000 excluding VAT
- £384,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. General Nursing Care
Description
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
Lot value (estimated)
- £384,000,000 excluding VAT
- £384,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Nursing Dementia Care
Description
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
Lot value (estimated)
- £384,000,000 excluding VAT
- £384,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Short-Term Provision
Description
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.
Lot value (estimated)
- £384,000,000 excluding VAT
- £384,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Innovation
Description
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
Lot value (estimated)
- £384,000,000 excluding VAT
- £384,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
31 March 2033
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
See documentation
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Residential Care
Lot 2. Residential Dementia Care
Lot 3. General Nursing Care
Lot 4. Nursing Dementia Care
Lot 5. Short-Term Provision
Lot 6. Innovation
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
6 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
22 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pass/Fail | All questions are pass/Fail |
Quality |
Weighting description
Pass/Fail
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Light touch contract - no minimum
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
All documentation can be located via The Chest under ref DN806900
Contracting authority
Rochdale Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXXD-6682-MDRX
Number One Riverside
Rochdale
OL16 1XU
United Kingdom
Region: UKD37 - Greater Manchester North East
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government