Scope
Description
Medway Council commissions placements for older people (Aged 65+) who require residential or nursing care. Before commencing a procurement process, we are conducting a review of the service specification and the banding structure to better reflect individual levels of need, rather than diagnostic categories such as dementia.
A market event was previously held on 29 April 2025.
This request for information (RFI) seeks additional feedback from the market to help shape a future commissioning model that is responsive, equitable and outcome focused. The RFI must be downloaded from the Delta tendering portal. This notice and associated documentation is not a call for competition.
The Proposed Banding Structure:
Details of the proposed banding structure can be found in Appendix 2. Please download from the Delta tendering portal.
Response required from providers:
We invite you to review the attached banding structure (Appendix 2) and respond to the questions provided in Appendix 1. Please download from the Delta tendering portal.
Important notes:
This RFI document is for the sole purpose of consulting the market and therefore the Council does not require providers to submit tenders / bids at this stage. Any information provided will be treated in confidence.
All responses (i.e. the completed Appendix 1) must be sent to the following email address - adults.commissioning@medway.gov.uk by 3:00pm, 26 November 2025.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
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Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2034
- 8 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKJ41 - Medway
Engagement
Engagement deadline
26 November 2025
Engagement process description
To download and review the proposed banding structure as set out in the request for information and provide responses as requested in Appendix 1. The deadline for the responses is 26 November 2025, 3:00pm.
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Medway Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWYH-3898-LDQR
Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road
Chatham
ME4 4TR
United Kingdom
Contact name: Michelle Balderston
Region: UKJ41 - Medway
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government