Planning

Block Contracting Opportunity for Nursing Care Home Placements via the NWL Older Adults DPS

  • London Borough of Ealing Council
  • London Borough of Brent
  • London Borough of Harrow
  • London Borough Of Hounslow
  • London Borough of Hillingdon
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  • London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
  • London Borough of the City of Westminster
  • London Borough of Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea
  • London Borough of Ealing

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-071647

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05dbdd

Published 6 November 2025, 1:53pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

London Borough of Ealing Council

Third Floor (Plum Area) Perceval House, 14-16 Uxbridge Road

London

W5 2HL

Contact

Sally Brown

Email

sbrown001@ealing.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKI - London

National registration number

226 6700 70

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.ealing.gov.uk/site/

Buyer's address

https://www.ealing.gov.uk/site/

one.1) Name and addresses

London Borough of Brent

brent

Brent

Brent

Email

procurement@ealing.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKI - London

Internet address(es)

Main address

WWW.BRENT.GOV.UK

Buyer's address

WWW.BRENT.GOV.UK

one.1) Name and addresses

London Borough of Harrow

harrow

HARROW

harrow

Email

procurement@ealing.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKI - London

Internet address(es)

Main address

WWW.HARROW.GOV.UK

Buyer's address

WWW.HARROW.GOV.UK

one.1) Name and addresses

London Borough Of Hounslow

Hounslow

HOUNSLOW

Hounslow

Email

procurement@ealing.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKI - London

Internet address(es)

Main address

WWW.HOUNSLOW.GOV.UK

Buyer's address

WWW.HOUNSLOW.GOV.UK

one.1) Name and addresses

London Borough of Hillingdon

Uxbridge

UXBRIDGE

Uxbridge

Email

procurement@ealing.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKI - London

Internet address(es)

Main address

WWW.HILLINGDON.GOV.UK

Buyer's address

WWW.HILLINGDON.GOV.UK

one.1) Name and addresses

London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham

Hammersmith

HAMMERSMITH

Hammersmith

Email

procurement@ealing.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKI - London

Internet address(es)

Main address

WWW.LBHF.GOV.UK

Buyer's address

WWW.LBHF.GOV.UK

one.1) Name and addresses

London Borough of the City of Westminster

WESTMINISTER

WESTMINISTER

WESTMINISTER

Email

procurement@ealing.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKI - London

Internet address(es)

Main address

WWW.WESTMINISTER.GOV.UK

Buyer's address

WWW.WESTMINISTER.GOV.UK

one.1) Name and addresses

London Borough of Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea

KENSINGTON

KENSINGTON

KENSINGTON

Email

procurement@ealing.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKI - London

Internet address(es)

Main address

WWW.RBKC.GOV.UK

Buyer's address

WWW.RBKC.GOV.UK

one.1) Name and addresses

London Borough of Ealing

Ealing

ealing

Ealing

Email

procurement@ealing.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKI - London

Internet address(es)

Main address

WWW.EALING.GOV.UK

Buyer's address

WWW.EALING.GOV.UK

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract involves joint procurement

In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law

Public Contract Regulations 2015

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

https://ealinglbc-atamis.my.salesforce-sites.com/?SearchType=Projects

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

Block Contracting Opportunity for Nursing Care Home Placements via the NWL Older Adults DPS

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Block Contracting Opportunity for Nursing Care Home Placements via the NWL Older Adults DPS

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £10,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85320000 - Social services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI7 - Outer London – West and North West
Main site or place of performance

West London Boroughs - London Boroughs of Brent, Ealing, Harrow, Hounslow, Hillingdon, Hammersmith & Fulham, City of Westminster, and Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea.
Geographical Scope: Services must be located within participating boroughs

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The West London Alliance on behalf of the West London Boroughs (“the Boroughs”), are exploring block contracting opportunities for nursing care home placements through the North West London (NWL) Older Adults Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). These block contracts will feature guaranteed bed occupancy, fixed pricing and payment terms, priority access to referrals and will include performance monitoring as per Schedule 7 of the DPS Agreement.

This PIN serves to alert the market and invite expressions of interest from suitably qualified providers who are either already admitted to the DPS or intend to apply.

We are seeking expressions of interest for the provision of block high-quality, CQC-registered nursing care for older adults (65+), including:
• Dementia care
• End-of-life care
• Complex care and support needs

two.2.14) Additional information

If progressed, contracts will secure a fixed number of beds over a defined period, ensuring continuity of care and strategic alignment with borough-level commissioning priorities. Providers will be required to register on the current DPS.

DPS Framework Details:
• DPS Reference: CA/DPS/OA/24
• Lead Authority: London Borough of Ealing
• DPS Duration: 4 years from September 2024
• Procurement Portal: https://ealinglbc-atamis.my.site.com/login

Entry Requirements:
o Completion of Selection Questionnaire
o Compliance with mandatory and discretionary exclusion criteria
o Financial viability assessment
o Acceptance of DPS Agreement and Schedules

If this opportunity is of interest, please register and respond by 9th December 2025.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

6 November 2025


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

https://ealinglbc-atamis.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a1MR5000000Ti5hMAC&searchStr=older&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=