Tender for Strategic Partner: Delivery of Residential and Nursing Care in Gloucestershire County Council Estate.
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Gloucestershire County Council is seeking a strategic partner for the delivery of Residential and Nursing Care Services within their county estate. This procurement pertains to the health and social work services category and is being conducted through an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime. The five-year contract will commence on 1 February 2026, with potential extensions up to 31 January 2040.
Interested businesses must submit their tenders electronically via the council's procurement portal by 6 June 2025, with the enquiry period ending on 20 May 2025. This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in health and social care services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate.
The estimated contract value is £234 million gross, and successful bidders will have the opportunity to develop and expand services in additional homes as required by the council throughout the contract term. Companies with strong technical and economic capabilities in this sector, along with a focus on quality and social value, will be well-suited to compete for this substantial contract.
Gloucestershire County Council are seeking to procure a partner for the delivery of Residential and Nursing Care Services in 5 homes. The authority intends to award Master Service Agreement (MSA) A five-year contract commencing on 01 February 2026 and expiring on 31 January 2031, with the option for the agreement to be extended by up to five years initially and then for further periods of up to five years if mutually agreed by the Parties such that the Expiry Date is the last day of the current extended Term, provided always the Expiry Date shall be no later than 31 January 2040. This contract is being procured under the Light Touch Regime.
The Council will issue statements of services for the first five homes and the Council may issue statements of services for further Homes in the future depending on requirement. The Council may, during the term of the contract require services be provided at additional Homes. In the event that the Council issues a Statement of Services for one or more Homes in addition to the initial tranche of five Homes, the Statement of Services Fee will be based on the prices stated in the Pricing Schedule, taking into account the indexation applied by the Council to its bed rates in the period from the Commencement Date plus any other reasonable increases in the Provider's pricing due to external factors such as minimum pay rates and inflation.
The preliminary market engagement was conducted ( over 12 months) prior to the commencement of the Procurement Act 2023; a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice was therefore not published
A five-year contract commencing on 01 February 2026 and expiring on 31 January 2031, with the option for the agreement to be extended by up to five years initially and then for further periods of up to five years if mutually agreed by the Parties such that the Expiry Date is the last day of the current extended Term, provided always the Expiry Date shall be no later than 31 January 2040.
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The contract period is five years.
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