Out of Borough Residential Placement

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for an "Out of Borough Residential Placement" under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services. This decision was made following challenges in accommodating the client within local facilities in Oldham due to behavioural issues. Consequently, an alternative permanent placement at Marland Court Care Home in Rochdale was secured.

The procurement followed a direct method, categorised as below threshold without competition, aligning with a light-touch regime. The award for this service-based contract was finalised on 16th December 2025, with the contract commencing on 17th December 2025 and concluding on 17th December 2026. This strategic move addresses urgent needs while ensuring the client's wellbeing and safety are prioritised.

This tender presents significant opportunities, particularly for providers within the residential care sector looking to expand their client base and geographic reach beyond traditional frameworks. Suitable businesses to engage in this or similar procurements would include small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in personalised residential care solutions and have the flexibility to accommodate urgent client needs, as demonstrated by Marland Court Care Home. The direct procurement approach highlights the importance of agile decision-making and the ability to respond promptly to complex scenarios, positioning such businesses advantageously to secure future contracts within sub-central government procurement activities.