Tender for Pathway 2 Beds in Gloucester Care Homes (Nursing Care)
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Gloucestershire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the provision of Pathway 2 Beds within CQC registered nursing care homes in Gloucester. The tender, titled "Tender for Pathway 2 Beds in Gloucester Care Homes (Nursing Care)," falls under the services category, specifically health and social work services. The procurement aims to secure high-quality nursing care bed spaces to support individuals transitioning from hospital care back to their homes.
The process involves a preliminary market engagement, with a Microsoft Forms questionnaire to be completed by relevant providers by 6th February 2026. The procurement contract is expected to start on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2028, with an option for renewal until 2029. This opportunity presents a potential for business growth for nursing care homes capable of providing a minimum of 5 and up to 20 beds.
Businesses that can demonstrate strong clinical management, safe staffing levels, and effective multidisciplinary collaborations are well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement methodology embraces a light touch regime, which may appeal to agile and responsive providers looking to expand their service offerings in the Gloucester region. Successful bidders will play a vital role in facilitating patient transitions and contributing to the region's healthcare service infrastructure.
Gloucestershire County Council intends to procure up to 20 Pathway 2 Beds within CQC registered nursing care homes located in Gloucester. These beds will support people who no longer require acute hospital care but need short term, outcome focused therapy led support before returning home. The Council is seeking high quality nursing care provision delivered within established care homes that can demonstrate strong clinical oversight, safe staffing levels, and effective multidisciplinary working to support timely discharge pathways, along with their own or commissioned therapy (OT and/or Physio) and a dedicated GP to support the beds.
Providers will be able to submit tenders for:
- A minimum of 5 beds
- Up to a maximum of 20 beds.
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The contract period is two years.
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