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Contract Notice

SSD 23 10 - Derbyshire Framework for Specialist Residential Care and Nursing Homes (under 65 years)

  • First published: 04 November 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-05d8ff
Published by:
Derbyshire County Council
Authority ID:
AA20652
Publication date:
04 November 2025
Deadline date:
02 December 2025
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Derbyshire County Council Adult Health and Social Care are re-opening their Framework for the procurement of Specialist Residential Care and Nursing Home Placements (under 65 years) for specific geographical areas. This Framework commenced 1st April 2024, replacing the existing contracting arrangements for all new specialist residential care / nursing home placements. This includes Emergency Placements and Respite Care.

This re-opening is restricted to Providers operating in the following areas only:

• North Derbyshire (Bolsover, Chesterfield, High Peak, North East Derbyshire)

• South Derbyshire (Amber Valley, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash, South Derbyshire)

• Derby City

• Nottinghamshire

• Nottingham City

The Framework is applicable to the following client groups:

• Mental Health

• Learning Disabilities

• Autism Spectrum Condition

• Physical Disabilities

• Sensory Impairment

• Acquired Brain Injury

• Those with unpredictable levels of behaviour that challenges services

This Framework is not relevant to care home providers with only services for people over 65 years of age.

IMPORTANT – PREVIOUSLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY UNLESS THEY WISH TO ADD ADDITIONAL CARE HOMES. ANY PREVIOUSLY UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS ARE WELCOME TO RE-APPLY

The anticipated contract start date is April 2026

The tender documents are available from 3rd November 2025

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Derbyshire County Council

County Hall

Matlock

DE4 3AG

UK

Contact person: Miss Louise Cope

Telephone: +44 1629532095

E-mail: Louise.cope@derbyshire.gov.uk

NUTS: UKF

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/

Address of the buyer profile: http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=c7662fbf-7d51-ee11-8124-005056b64545


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=c7662fbf-7d51-ee11-8124-005056b64545


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

SSD 23 10 - Derbyshire Framework for Specialist Residential Care and Nursing Homes (under 65 years)

Reference number: DN689367

II.1.2) Main CPV code

85311000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Derbyshire County Council Adult Health and Social Care are re-opening their Framework for the procurement of Specialist Residential Care and Nursing Home Placements (under 65 years) for specific geographical areas. This Framework commenced 1st April 2024, replacing the existing contracting arrangements for all new specialist residential care / nursing home placements. This includes Emergency Placements and Respite Care.

This re-opening is restricted to Providers operating in the following areas only:

• North Derbyshire (Bolsover, Chesterfield, High Peak, North East Derbyshire)

• South Derbyshire (Amber Valley, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash, South Derbyshire)

• Derby City

• Nottinghamshire

• Nottingham City

The Framework is applicable to the following client groups:

• Mental Health

• Learning Disabilities

• Autism Spectrum Condition

• Physical Disabilities

• Sensory Impairment

• Acquired Brain Injury

• Those with unpredictable levels of behaviour that challenges services

This Framework is not relevant to care home providers with only services for people over 65 years of age.

IMPORTANT – PREVIOUSLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY UNLESS THEY WISH TO ADD ADDITIONAL CARE HOMES. ANY PREVIOUSLY UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS ARE WELCOME TO RE-APPLY

The anticipated contract start date is April 2026

The tender documents are available from 3rd November 2025

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Specialist Residential Care – Standard Placements

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85311000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Derbyshire County Council Adult Health and Social Care are re-opening their Framework for the procurement of Specialist Residential Care and Nursing Home Placements (under 65 years) for specific geographical areas. This Framework commenced 1st April 2024, replacing the existing contracting arrangements for all new specialist residential care / nursing home placements. This includes Emergency Placements and Respite Care.

This re-opening is restricted to Providers operating in the following areas only:

• North Derbyshire (Bolsover, Chesterfield, High Peak, North East Derbyshire)

• South Derbyshire (Amber Valley, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash, South Derbyshire)

• Derby City

• Nottinghamshire

• Nottingham City

The Framework is applicable to the following client groups:

• Mental Health

• Learning Disabilities

• Autism Spectrum Condition

• Physical Disabilities

• Sensory Impairment

• Acquired Brain Injury

• Those with unpredictable levels of behaviour that challenges services

This Framework is not relevant to care home providers with only services for people over 65 years of age.

IMPORTANT – PREVIOUSLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY UNLESS THEY WISH TO ADD ADDITIONAL CARE HOMES. ANY PREVIOUSLY UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS ARE WELCOME TO RE-APPLY

The anticipated contract start date is April 2026

The tender documents are available from 3rd November 2025

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

End: 31/03/2034

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Specialist Nursing Care – Standard Placements

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85311000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Derbyshire County Council Adult Health and Social Care are re-opening their Framework for the procurement of Specialist Residential Care and Nursing Home Placements (under 65 years) for specific geographical areas. This Framework commenced 1st April 2024, replacing the existing contracting arrangements for all new specialist residential care / nursing home placements. This includes Emergency Placements and Respite Care.

This re-opening is restricted to Providers operating in the following areas only:

• North Derbyshire (Bolsover, Chesterfield, High Peak, North East Derbyshire)

• South Derbyshire (Amber Valley, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash, South Derbyshire)

• Derby City

• Nottinghamshire

• Nottingham City

The Framework is applicable to the following client groups:

• Mental Health

• Learning Disabilities

• Autism Spectrum Condition

• Physical Disabilities

• Sensory Impairment

• Acquired Brain Injury

• Those with unpredictable levels of behaviour that challenges services

This Framework is not relevant to care home providers with only services for people over 65 years of age.

IMPORTANT – PREVIOUSLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY UNLESS THEY WISH TO ADD ADDITIONAL CARE HOMES. ANY PREVIOUSLY UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS ARE WELCOME TO RE-APPLY

The anticipated contract start date is April 2026

The tender documents are available from 3rd November 2025

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

End: 31/03/2034

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Specialist Residential Care - Respite Placements

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85311000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Derbyshire County Council Adult Health and Social Care are re-opening their Framework for the procurement of Specialist Residential Care and Nursing Home Placements (under 65 years) for specific geographical areas. This Framework commenced 1st April 2024, replacing the existing contracting arrangements for all new specialist residential care / nursing home placements. This includes Emergency Placements and Respite Care.

This re-opening is restricted to Providers operating in the following areas only:

• North Derbyshire (Bolsover, Chesterfield, High Peak, North East Derbyshire)

• South Derbyshire (Amber Valley, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash, South Derbyshire)

• Derby City

• Nottinghamshire

• Nottingham City

The Framework is applicable to the following client groups:

• Mental Health

• Learning Disabilities

• Autism Spectrum Condition

• Physical Disabilities

• Sensory Impairment

• Acquired Brain Injury

• Those with unpredictable levels of behaviour that challenges services

This Framework is not relevant to care home providers with only services for people over 65 years of age.

IMPORTANT – PREVIOUSLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY UNLESS THEY WISH TO ADD ADDITIONAL CARE HOMES. ANY PREVIOUSLY UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS ARE WELCOME TO RE-APPLY

The anticipated contract start date is April 2026

The tender documents are available from 3rd November 2025

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

End: 31/03/2034

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Specialist Nursing Care – Respite Placements

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85311000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Derbyshire County Council Adult Health and Social Care are re-opening their Framework for the procurement of Specialist Residential Care and Nursing Home Placements (under 65 years) for specific geographical areas. This Framework commenced 1st April 2024, replacing the existing contracting arrangements for all new specialist residential care / nursing home placements. This includes Emergency Placements and Respite Care.

This re-opening is restricted to Providers operating in the following areas only:

• North Derbyshire (Bolsover, Chesterfield, High Peak, North East Derbyshire)

• South Derbyshire (Amber Valley, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash, South Derbyshire)

• Derby City

• Nottinghamshire

• Nottingham City

The Framework is applicable to the following client groups:

• Mental Health

• Learning Disabilities

• Autism Spectrum Condition

• Physical Disabilities

• Sensory Impairment

• Acquired Brain Injury

• Those with unpredictable levels of behaviour that challenges services

This Framework is not relevant to care home providers with only services for people over 65 years of age.

IMPORTANT – PREVIOUSLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY UNLESS THEY WISH TO ADD ADDITIONAL CARE HOMES. ANY PREVIOUSLY UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS ARE WELCOME TO RE-APPLY

The anticipated contract start date is April 2026

The tender documents are available from 3rd November 2025

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

End: 31/03/2034

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.

Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years: Light Touch Regime

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 02/12/2025

Local time: 14:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 02/12/2025

Local time: 14:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Derbyshire County Council

Matlock

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

03/11/2025

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
85311000 Social work services with accommodation Social work services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
Louise.cope@derbyshire.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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