- Lot PEO/24155 (was 3). Residential Care Home with or without Nursing Services with a PL postcode
- Lot PEO/25002. Residential & Nursing Care Home Services Innovation
- Lot PEO/25003. Care Home with or without Nursing Specification Intermediate Care Rehab and Reablement Beds Pathway 2 within Plymouth City Council Boundary
Scope
Description
Plymouth City Council is seeking providers of registered residential and nursing care homes, with facilities that provide accommodation and care for individuals who require support due to age, disability, or health conditions, to join a new Plymouth Adults' Care Home Framework.
The services offered by the Provider will range from assistance with daily living tasks to comprehensive nursing care for those with complex medical needs.
Care homes should promote safety, dignity, and quality of life, while ensuring that People who draw on care and support receive tailored support to meet their individual needs.
The Authority has split its requirement into lots:
Lot One Residential Care Home with or without Nursing Services (with a PL postcode)
Lot Two Residential Care Home with or without Nursing Services with innovation (with a PL postcode)
Lot Three Intermediate Care Pathway 2 rehab and reablement beds within residential care homes with or without nursing (within the Plymouth City Council boundary)
A supplier may tender for one Lot or can also submit a combination tender covering more than one (or all) Lots.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000,000 excluding VAT
- £500,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030
- Possible extension to 31 December 2036
- 11 years
Description of possible extension:
Original contract is 5 years, available extensions are 3 + 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKK41 - Plymouth
Lot PEO/24155 (was 3). Residential Care Home with or without Nursing Services with a PL postcode
Description
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. Suitable for individuals who do not require regular medical attention but need assistance with their overall well-being and safety.
Also includes 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.
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 and will be able to manage intricate medical, physical, psychological, and social factors. It requires specialised knowledge, critical thinking, and coordination across disciplines to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
The framework also welcome care homes that provide highly specialised and complex care 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.
Lot value (estimated)
- £500,000,000 excluding VAT
- £500,000,000 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 PEO/25002. Residential & Nursing Care Home Services Innovation
Description
As described in Lot 1 plus we would invite providers to self-select to join a group to work with us on future commissioning, contracting and procurement options for complex care. This will be framed as continuing the work already started with the market and include references to intermediate care and aspirations around pricing and staffing models which reduce the need for 1:1 support.
Lot value (estimated)
- £500,000,000 excluding VAT
- £500,000,000 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 PEO/25003. Care Home with or without Nursing Specification Intermediate Care Rehab and Reablement Beds Pathway 2 within Plymouth City Council Boundary
Description
Please see supplying the Southwest DN784097 specification for Care Home with or without Nursing Specification - Intermediate Care Rehab and Reablement Beds Pathway 2 within Plymouth City Council Boundary
Lot value (estimated)
- £500,000,000 excluding VAT
- £500,000,000 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 December 2036
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
For Framework operation and payment methods please go to Supplying the Southwest portal to express your interest in the opportunity DN784097, download contract specification.
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot PEO/24155 (was 3). Residential Care Home with or without Nursing Services with a PL postcode
Lot PEO/25002. Residential & Nursing Care Home Services Innovation
Lot PEO/25003. Care Home with or without Nursing Specification Intermediate Care Rehab and Reablement Beds Pathway 2 within Plymouth City Council Boundary
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
8 August 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
29 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
Opportunity Number: DN784097
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
23 October 2025
Award criteria
Lot PEO/24155 (was 3). Residential Care Home with or without Nursing Services with a PL postcode
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Conditions of Participation | Quality |
| Policies | Quality |
Weighting description
Please go to Supplying the Southwest DN784097 for further details
Lot PEO/25002. Residential & Nursing Care Home Services Innovation
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Conditions of Participation | Quality |
Weighting description
Please see Supplying the Southwest DN784097
Lot PEO/25003. Care Home with or without Nursing Specification Intermediate Care Rehab and Reablement Beds Pathway 2 within Plymouth City Council Boundary
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Method Statements | Quality | 100% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Plymouth City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBQP-8499-TLMP
Ballard House, West Hoe Road
Plymouth
PL1 3BJ
United Kingdom
Email: jointcommissioning@plymouth.gov.uk
Website: http://www.plymouth.gov.uk
Region: UKK41 - Plymouth
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Summary of their role in this procurement: Taking part in evaluating Lot 3
- NHS Organisation Data Service: QJK
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRDC-6266-CBRR
Aperture House, Pynes Hill, Rydon Lane,
Exeter
EX2 5AZ
United Kingdom
Email: d-icb.contracting@nhs.net
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC