Block Residential, Nursing and Extra Care Services in Buckinghamshire
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Buckinghamshire Council is inviting tenders for the "Block Residential, Nursing and Extra Care Services in Buckinghamshire" contract within the Health and Social Work Services (CPV: 85000000) industry category. The tender process, currently in the tender stage, details care and support provision across four residential establishments in Buckinghamshire. The contract is scheduled to begin on 8th December 2025 and will run for ten years, with an option to extend for up to three additional years.
Important dates include the availability of full tender documentation from the week commencing 10th March 2025, leading to a submission deadline of 7th April 2025. The procurement method utilised is the restricted procedure, conducted under Section 7 Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector to secure a long-term contract with Buckinghamshire Council.
Businesses experienced in providing residential, nursing, and extra care services, particularly those with a rating of 'Good' or above by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The contract requires applicants to deliver comprehensive care services at multiple sites, making it an attractive prospect for established care providers aiming to expand their presence in Buckinghamshire. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that meet the eligibility criteria are also encouraged to apply, promoting diversity and growth within the local business community.
Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a single provider to deliver care and support into four residential establishments in Buckinghamshire through a block contract 1. The Croft Care Home is a 60-bed residential Establishment. Included within the block contract are 25 residential and 27 Residential Dementia beds.
The remaining 8 beds are available for the Provider to use at their discretion. 2. The Chestnuts Care Home is a 64-bed residential Establishment.
Included within the block are 16 residential and 27 residential dementia beds and 12 Extra care beds. Willowmead Court is a 12-unit extra care facility attached to the Care Home. The remaining 21 beds are available for the Provider to use at their discretion.
3. Hazlemere Lodge care home is a 64-bed residential Establishment with nursing. Included within the block Agreement are 32 Nursing beds, 16 residential beds and 12 Extra Care beds.
St James Court is a 12 unit extra care facility attached to the care home. The remaining 16 beds are available for the Provider to use at their discretion. 4.
Swan House care home is a 32-bed residential Establishment. Included within the block are 10 residential and 8 residential dementia beds and 12 extra care beds. Swan Court is the 12-unit Extra Care facility attached to the Care Home.
The remaining 14 beds are available for the Provider to use at their discretion. Providers must be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The Provider must have a good track record and be rated by CQC as 'Good' or above in 50% of their registered service portfolio or be registered as 'Good' or above if they only have one other service.
There will be a lease between the Registered Landlord and the successful Provider. The Council is of the opinion that TUPE may apply. The Contract will start on 8th December 2025 for a period of 10 years.
There is an option to extend the contract for a further period of up to three years (36 months). Additional information: The Council is conducting the procurement under Section 7 Regulations 74-76 Social and other Specific Services under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). A restricted procedure is being used.
This tender aim is to provide the full tender documentation suite for the week commencing 10th March 2025 on the Councils portal www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk Please note that this will allow bidders 4 weeks to review, ask clarification questions and submit their Selection Questionnaire submission by 7th April 2025. If there are any further delays in making the full tender documentation available we will, in due course, delay the SQ submission deadline accordingly to ensure that bidders have sufficient time to allow them to review, ask clarifications and submit their SQs.
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The contract period is ten years.
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