- Lot 1. Residential Care (permanent, short stay, respite) for both people with moderate and complex LD and / or Autism needs (mixed provision).
- Lot 2. Nursing Care (permanent, short stay, respite) for both people with moderate and complex needs (mixed provision).
- Lot 3. 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.
- Lot 4. 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).
- Lot 5. Short Term Residential Beds (reserved for this use only).
Scope
Reference
OPEN20251275
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 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.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £28,600,000 excluding VAT
- £28,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years, 6 months
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Contract locations
- UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Lot 1. Residential Care (permanent, short stay, respite) for both people with moderate and complex LD and / or Autism needs (mixed provision).
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
Lot value (estimated)
- £28,600,000 excluding VAT
- £28,600,000 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. Nursing Care (permanent, short stay, respite) for both people with moderate and complex needs (mixed provision).
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
Lot value (estimated)
- £28,600,000 excluding VAT
- £28,600,000 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. 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.
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
Lot value (estimated)
- £28,600,000 excluding VAT
- £28,600,000 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. 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).
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
Lot value (estimated)
- £28,600,000 excluding VAT
- £28,600,000 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 Residential Beds (reserved for this use only).
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
Lot value (estimated)
- £28,600,000 excluding VAT
- £28,600,000 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 2031
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Further information about fees
Not applicable
Framework operation 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.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Residential Care (permanent, short stay, respite) for both people with moderate and complex LD and / or Autism needs (mixed provision).
Lot 2. Nursing Care (permanent, short stay, respite) for both people with moderate and complex needs (mixed provision).
Lot 3. 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.
Lot 4. 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).
Lot 5. Short Term Residential Beds (reserved for this use only).
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.
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Residential Care (permanent, short stay, respite) for both people with moderate and complex LD and / or Autism needs (mixed provision).
Lot 2. Nursing Care (permanent, short stay, respite) for both people with moderate and complex needs (mixed provision).
Lot 3. 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.
Lot 4. 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).
Lot 5. Short Term Residential Beds (reserved for this use only).
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 August 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
18 August 2025, 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)
18 September 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 July 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Required CQC Registration | 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... |
Quality |
| Geographical Location | 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... |
Quality |
| Participation in Fee Negotiation Process | 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... |
Price |
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
Other information
Payment terms
2 weeks in arrears and 2 weeks in advance (4-weekly payment cycle)
Description of risks to contract performance
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
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Stockton on Tees Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCVQ-6435-GNMW
Dunedin House, Columbia Drive, Thornaby
Stockton on Tees
TS17 6BJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mr Mike Wray
Region: UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government