Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Derbyshire County Council
County Hall
Matlock
DE4 3AG
Contact
Miss Louise Cope
Telephone
+44 1629532095
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKF - East Midlands (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=c7662fbf-7d51-ee11-8124-005056b64545
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=c7662fbf-7d51-ee11-8124-005056b64545
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
SSD 23 10 - Derbyshire Framework for Specialist Residential Care and Nursing Homes (under 65 years)
Reference number
DN689367
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Derbyshire County Council Adult Health and Social Care are re-opening their Framework for the procurement of Specialist Residential Care and Nursing Home Placements (under 65 years) for specific geographical areas. This Framework commenced 1st April 2024, replacing the existing contracting arrangements for all new specialist residential care / nursing home placements. This includes Emergency Placements and Respite Care.
This re-opening is restricted to Providers operating in the following areas only:
• North Derbyshire (Bolsover, Chesterfield, High Peak, North East Derbyshire)
• South Derbyshire (Amber Valley, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash, South Derbyshire)
• Derby City
• Nottinghamshire
• Nottingham City
The Framework is applicable to the following client groups:
• Mental Health
• Learning Disabilities
• Autism Spectrum Condition
• Physical Disabilities
• Sensory Impairment
• Acquired Brain Injury
• Those with unpredictable levels of behaviour that challenges services
This Framework is not relevant to care home providers with only services for people over 65 years of age.
IMPORTANT – PREVIOUSLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY UNLESS THEY WISH TO ADD ADDITIONAL CARE HOMES. ANY PREVIOUSLY UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS ARE WELCOME TO RE-APPLY
The anticipated contract start date is April 2026
The tender documents are available from 3rd November 2025
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Specialist Residential Care – Standard Placements
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Derbyshire County Council Adult Health and Social Care are re-opening their Framework for the procurement of Specialist Residential Care and Nursing Home Placements (under 65 years) for specific geographical areas. This Framework commenced 1st April 2024, replacing the existing contracting arrangements for all new specialist residential care / nursing home placements. This includes Emergency Placements and Respite Care.
This re-opening is restricted to Providers operating in the following areas only:
• North Derbyshire (Bolsover, Chesterfield, High Peak, North East Derbyshire)
• South Derbyshire (Amber Valley, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash, South Derbyshire)
• Derby City
• Nottinghamshire
• Nottingham City
The Framework is applicable to the following client groups:
• Mental Health
• Learning Disabilities
• Autism Spectrum Condition
• Physical Disabilities
• Sensory Impairment
• Acquired Brain Injury
• Those with unpredictable levels of behaviour that challenges services
This Framework is not relevant to care home providers with only services for people over 65 years of age.
IMPORTANT – PREVIOUSLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY UNLESS THEY WISH TO ADD ADDITIONAL CARE HOMES. ANY PREVIOUSLY UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS ARE WELCOME TO RE-APPLY
The anticipated contract start date is April 2026
The tender documents are available from 3rd November 2025
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End date
31 March 2034
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Specialist Nursing Care – Standard Placements
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Derbyshire County Council Adult Health and Social Care are re-opening their Framework for the procurement of Specialist Residential Care and Nursing Home Placements (under 65 years) for specific geographical areas. This Framework commenced 1st April 2024, replacing the existing contracting arrangements for all new specialist residential care / nursing home placements. This includes Emergency Placements and Respite Care.
This re-opening is restricted to Providers operating in the following areas only:
• North Derbyshire (Bolsover, Chesterfield, High Peak, North East Derbyshire)
• South Derbyshire (Amber Valley, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash, South Derbyshire)
• Derby City
• Nottinghamshire
• Nottingham City
The Framework is applicable to the following client groups:
• Mental Health
• Learning Disabilities
• Autism Spectrum Condition
• Physical Disabilities
• Sensory Impairment
• Acquired Brain Injury
• Those with unpredictable levels of behaviour that challenges services
This Framework is not relevant to care home providers with only services for people over 65 years of age.
IMPORTANT – PREVIOUSLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY UNLESS THEY WISH TO ADD ADDITIONAL CARE HOMES. ANY PREVIOUSLY UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS ARE WELCOME TO RE-APPLY
The anticipated contract start date is April 2026
The tender documents are available from 3rd November 2025
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End date
31 March 2034
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Specialist Residential Care - Respite Placements
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Derbyshire County Council Adult Health and Social Care are re-opening their Framework for the procurement of Specialist Residential Care and Nursing Home Placements (under 65 years) for specific geographical areas. This Framework commenced 1st April 2024, replacing the existing contracting arrangements for all new specialist residential care / nursing home placements. This includes Emergency Placements and Respite Care.
This re-opening is restricted to Providers operating in the following areas only:
• North Derbyshire (Bolsover, Chesterfield, High Peak, North East Derbyshire)
• South Derbyshire (Amber Valley, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash, South Derbyshire)
• Derby City
• Nottinghamshire
• Nottingham City
The Framework is applicable to the following client groups:
• Mental Health
• Learning Disabilities
• Autism Spectrum Condition
• Physical Disabilities
• Sensory Impairment
• Acquired Brain Injury
• Those with unpredictable levels of behaviour that challenges services
This Framework is not relevant to care home providers with only services for people over 65 years of age.
IMPORTANT – PREVIOUSLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY UNLESS THEY WISH TO ADD ADDITIONAL CARE HOMES. ANY PREVIOUSLY UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS ARE WELCOME TO RE-APPLY
The anticipated contract start date is April 2026
The tender documents are available from 3rd November 2025
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End date
31 March 2034
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Specialist Nursing Care – Respite Placements
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Derbyshire County Council Adult Health and Social Care are re-opening their Framework for the procurement of Specialist Residential Care and Nursing Home Placements (under 65 years) for specific geographical areas. This Framework commenced 1st April 2024, replacing the existing contracting arrangements for all new specialist residential care / nursing home placements. This includes Emergency Placements and Respite Care.
This re-opening is restricted to Providers operating in the following areas only:
• North Derbyshire (Bolsover, Chesterfield, High Peak, North East Derbyshire)
• South Derbyshire (Amber Valley, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash, South Derbyshire)
• Derby City
• Nottinghamshire
• Nottingham City
The Framework is applicable to the following client groups:
• Mental Health
• Learning Disabilities
• Autism Spectrum Condition
• Physical Disabilities
• Sensory Impairment
• Acquired Brain Injury
• Those with unpredictable levels of behaviour that challenges services
This Framework is not relevant to care home providers with only services for people over 65 years of age.
IMPORTANT – PREVIOUSLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY UNLESS THEY WISH TO ADD ADDITIONAL CARE HOMES. ANY PREVIOUSLY UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS ARE WELCOME TO RE-APPLY
The anticipated contract start date is April 2026
The tender documents are available from 3rd November 2025
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End date
31 March 2034
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
Light Touch Regime
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
2 December 2025
Local time
2:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
2 December 2025
Local time
2:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Derbyshire County Council
Matlock
Country
United Kingdom