Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Ealing Council
226 6700 70
Third Floor (Plum Area) Perceval House, 14-16 Uxbridge Road
London
W5 2HL
UK
Contact person: Sally Brown
E-mail: sbrown001@ealing.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.ealing.gov.uk/site/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.ealing.gov.uk/site/
I.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Brent
brent
Brent
Brent
UK
E-mail: procurement@ealing.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: WWW.BRENT.GOV.UK
Address of the buyer profile: WWW.BRENT.GOV.UK
I.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Harrow
harrow
HARROW
harrow
UK
E-mail: procurement@ealing.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: WWW.HARROW.GOV.UK
Address of the buyer profile: WWW.HARROW.GOV.UK
I.1) Name and addresses
London Borough Of Hounslow
Hounslow
HOUNSLOW
Hounslow
UK
E-mail: procurement@ealing.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: WWW.HOUNSLOW.GOV.UK
Address of the buyer profile: WWW.HOUNSLOW.GOV.UK
I.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Hillingdon
Uxbridge
UXBRIDGE
Uxbridge
UK
E-mail: procurement@ealing.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: WWW.HILLINGDON.GOV.UK
Address of the buyer profile: WWW.HILLINGDON.GOV.UK
I.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
Hammersmith
HAMMERSMITH
Hammersmith
UK
E-mail: procurement@ealing.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: WWW.LBHF.GOV.UK
Address of the buyer profile: WWW.LBHF.GOV.UK
I.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of the City of Westminster
WESTMINISTER
WESTMINISTER
WESTMINISTER
UK
E-mail: procurement@ealing.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: WWW.WESTMINISTER.GOV.UK
Address of the buyer profile: WWW.WESTMINISTER.GOV.UK
I.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea
KENSINGTON
KENSINGTON
KENSINGTON
UK
E-mail: procurement@ealing.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: WWW.RBKC.GOV.UK
Address of the buyer profile: WWW.RBKC.GOV.UK
I.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Ealing
Ealing
ealing
Ealing
UK
E-mail: procurement@ealing.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: WWW.EALING.GOV.UK
Address of the buyer profile: WWW.EALING.GOV.UK
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries – applicable national procurement law:
Public Contract Regulations 2015
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://ealinglbc-atamis.my.salesforce-sites.com/?SearchType=Projects
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
Block Contracting Opportunity for Nursing Care Home Placements via the NWL Older Adults DPS
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Block Contracting Opportunity for Nursing Care Home Placements via the NWL Older Adults DPS
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
10 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85320000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI7
Main site or place of performance:
West London Boroughs - London Boroughs of Brent, Ealing, Harrow, Hounslow, Hillingdon, Hammersmith & Fulham, City of Westminster, and Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea.<br/>Geographical Scope: Services must be located within participating boroughs
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The West London Alliance on behalf of the West London Boroughs (“the Boroughs”), are exploring block contracting opportunities for nursing care home placements through the North West London (NWL) Older Adults Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). These block contracts will feature guaranteed bed occupancy, fixed pricing and payment terms, priority access to referrals and will include performance monitoring as per Schedule 7 of the DPS Agreement.<br/><br/>This PIN serves to alert the market and invite expressions of interest from suitably qualified providers who are either already admitted to the DPS or intend to apply.<br/><br/>We are seeking expressions of interest for the provision of block high-quality, CQC-registered nursing care for older adults (65+), including:<br/>• Dementia care<br/>• End-of-life care<br/>• Complex care and support needs
II.2.14) Additional information
If progressed, contracts will secure a fixed number of beds over a defined period, ensuring continuity of care and strategic alignment with borough-level commissioning priorities. Providers will be required to register on the current DPS.<br/><br/>DPS Framework Details:<br/>• DPS Reference: CA/DPS/OA/24<br/>• Lead Authority: London Borough of Ealing<br/>• DPS Duration: 4 years from September 2024<br/>• Procurement Portal: https://ealinglbc-atamis.my.site.com/login<br/><br/>Entry Requirements: <br/>o Completion of Selection Questionnaire<br/>o Compliance with mandatory and discretionary exclusion criteria<br/>o Financial viability assessment<br/>o Acceptance of DPS Agreement and Schedules<br/><br/>If this opportunity is of interest, please register and respond by 9th December 2025.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
06/11/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
https://ealinglbc-atamis.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a1MR5000000Ti5hMAC&searchStr=older&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
06/11/2025