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The framework will be procured under the light-touch regime and the framework may be divided into lots.\nEstimated Value Per Annum - £37,000,000 per year\nTotal Estimated Value (Including Extensions) - £296,000,000 per year\nEstimated Contract Length - 8 years\nTimelines are yet to be confirmed, but the market will be notified and engaged as soon as timelines are available." }, { "releaseID": "097491-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-10-15T13:46:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "Southend-on-Sea City Council is preparing to procure a new Residential and Nursing Care Framework to support adults with a range of care and support needs, including older people, people living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities, people with mental health needs and individuals requiring nursing care.\nThe Council is seeking to develop a more transparent, consistent and sustainable approach to residential and nursing care, with a stronger relationship between individuals' assessed needs, the complexity of support required, provider capabilities and the fees paid for care.\nThe proposed framework will support improved placement decision-making, greater consistency in funding arrangements and a stronger understanding of the capacity and capabilities available within the local care market.\nThe Council currently intends to establish a framework under the light-touch provisions of the Procurement Act 2023, with an estimated value of £296 million over the proposed maximum eight-year period. The proposed initial term is five years, with options to extend for up to three additional years in 12-month increments. The final procurement structure remains subject to confirmation. 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