Framework for Residential Care for individuals with a Learning Disability and/or Autism who are aged over 18 and require personal care
A Tender Notice
by STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Services)
- Duration
- 3.5 year
- Value
- £143M-£29M
- Sector
- HEALTH
- Published
- 17 Jul 2025
- Delivery
- 01 Oct 2025 to 31 Mar 2029
- Deadline
- 18 Aug 2025 11:00
Concepts
Location
Hartlepool and Stockton-On-Tees:
1 buyer
- Stockton on Tees Borough Council Stockton on Tees
Description
This tender is applicable to Residential Care Homes located within the boundaries of the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees. The Care Home will be registered with the Care Quality Commission for the regulated service - Accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care, with the specialism of learning disabilities. It is not applicable to Personal Care Providers who provide domiciliary services in people's homes (This is covered by the Council's existing Care at Home Framework). Tenders may be submitted by Providers who have CQC registered Residential Care Homes located outside of the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees, who would be interested in developing new Residential Provision for people with Learning Disabilities, at a future date.
Lot Division
| 1 | Residential Care (permanent, short stay, respite) for both people with moderate and complex LD and / or Autism needs (mixed provision)
Residential service can support people with both moderate and complex needs, with identified models of care and support to ensure services are safe and sustainable. The home can identify the number of beds for moderate and complex. The environment can support people with physical impairment. Delivery as per the Service Specification |
| 2 | Nursing Care (permanent, short stay, respite) for both people with moderate and complex needs (mixed provision)
Residential service can support people with both moderate and complex needs, with identified models of care and support to ensure services are safe and sustainable. The home can identify the number of beds for moderate and complex. The environment can support people with physical impairment. Services will be delivered in line with the Service Specification |
| 3 | Residential Care (permanent, short stay, respite) for young people with moderate and complex LD and / or Autism needs (mixed provision) transitioning from children's services into adulthood
Residential service can support young people with both moderate and complex needs, with identified models of care and support to ensure services are safe and sustainable and support is time limited to support the young person to independent living. The home can identify the number of beds for moderate and complex. The environment can support people with physical impairment. Services will be delivered in line with Service Specification |
| 4 | Residential Care (permanent, short stay, respite) for both older people with moderate and complex LD and / or Autism needs with associated age-related care & health needs (mixed provision)
Residential service can support older people with both moderate and complex learning disability needs plus age, related health and care needs (including dementia), with identified models of care and support to ensure services are safe and sustainable. The home can identify the number of beds for moderate and complex. The environment can support people with physical impairment. Services will be delivered in line with Service Specification |
| 5 | Short Term Residential Beds (reserved for this use only)
Short term residential service can support people with both moderate and complex needs. The beds will be available only for the use on this framework for people assessed as requiring: • Planned and/or emergency respite. • Crisis respite beds; and / or • Time to think provision. Services will be delivered in line with Service Specification |
Renewal Options
2 x optional extensions of 12 months may be taken. Consideration will be given to the efficient operation of the Framework and any changes impacting the Residential Care Home sector at the time.
Award Criteria
| Required CQC Registration | This tender is applicable to Residential Care Homes located within the boundaries of the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees. The Care Home will be registered with the Care Quality Commission for the regulated service - Accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care, with the specialism of learning disabilities. It is not applicable to Personal Care Providers who provide domiciliary services in people's homes (This is covered by the Council's existing Care at Home Framework). Tenders may be submitted by Providers who have Residential Care Homes located outside of the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees, who would be interested in developing new Residential Provision for people with Learning Disabilities, at a future date. |
| Geographical Location | As residents of Stockton, the requirement for this Framework is that the Residential Care Homes are located within the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees. The settings will be quality assured through the Council's QA procedures and subject to the Council's compliance processes, including assessment and inspection. |
| Participation in Fee Negotiation Process | Bidders will confirm that they will participate in fee negotiations using the Council's CareCubed care fee calculator tool. The Council will set out a process, including timescales, under which the negotiation process will operate and will introduce an oversight process. |
CPV Codes
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Indicators
- This is a recurring contract.
- Renewals are available.
Other Information
** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-0560f1
- FTS 040807-2025