Dynamic Provider List - Residential Care for Younger Adults
Nottinghamshire County CouncilEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
31 July 2026
50 days remaining
Published
10 June 2016
Type
Not specified
Description
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This is an open invitation for care providers to join a council's approved supplier list for residential care services for younger adults (typically aged 18-65 with disabilities, mental health needs, or other support requirements). Rather than a single contract, it's a framework where the council will call off services as needed, and selected providers will deliver care to individual service users.
Requirements
- Must be a registered care provider or able to register with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) before delivering services
- Compliance with Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014
- Safeguarding training and background checks (DBS) for all staff
- Policies in place for data protection (GDPR), health and safety, and duty of care
- Ability to deliver person-centred care plans tailored to individual needs
- Evidence of financial stability and insurance (public liability and professional indemnity)
- Staff with appropriate training in health conditions, medication management, and support planning
- Quality assurance processes and willingness to participate in monitoring and audits
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide residential accommodation and day-to-day support to younger adults with complex needs
- Develop and implement individual care and support plans based on each service user's assessment
- Support service users with personal care, medication management, and health coordination
- Maintain detailed records and communicate regularly with the council's commissioning team
- Participate in contract management meetings and provide performance data (occupancy rates, incident reports, quality metrics)
- Respond flexibly to placement requests from the council with agreed notice periods
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures and report concerns to relevant authorities
- Support service users' independence, social integration, and community participation goals
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a 'dynamic provider list' — not a fixed contract value. You're approved as a supplier, and the council books your beds as they need them. Pricing and terms are usually set upfront, but income depends on occupancy.
- 2Check whether the council specifies a minimum or maximum number of beds per provider, or if they expect flexibility to scale up/down.
- 3Look for the 'call-off' process in the full tender documents — this explains how the council will request placements, what notice you'll get, and payment terms (often 30 days in arrears).
- 4Safeguarding and CQC registration are non-negotiable. If you're not yet registered, clarify the timeline: can you join the list and register within 3–6 months, or must you be registered before signing?
- 5Social value scoring may apply — the council might reward providers who offer additional services (e.g. employability support, training for service users, apprenticeships for staff). Read the tender's award criteria carefully.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a small provider with 5–10 beds, consider joining a consortium with other providers to offer a wider geographical coverage or specialisms (e.g. autism, mental health, learning disabilities). This can make you more attractive to the council.
- Dynamic provider lists often have low barriers to entry compared to single large contracts, but income is unpredictable. Use the tender to negotiate pricing that covers overheads even at 70–80% occupancy, and ask about guaranteed minimum placements or notice periods for bed blocking.
- Invest time in the tender's 'quality' and 'social value' sections. Small providers often win by demonstrating hands-on, tailored care and community links. Highlight staff retention rates, training programmes, or partnerships with local employers to differentiate yourself.
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NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCILKey Dates
Published
10 June 2016
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31 July 2026
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