Block Contracting Opportunity for Nursing Care Home Placements via the NWL Older Adults DPS
London Borough of Ealing CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £10,000,000
Deadline
Not specified
Published
6 November 2025
Type
services
Overview
Block Contracting Opportunity for Nursing Care Home Placements via the NWL Older Adults DPS 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. 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.
Entry Requirements: o Completion of Selection Questionnaire o Compliance with mandatory and discretionary exclusion criteria o Financial viability assessment o Acceptance of DPS Agreement and Schedules If this opportunity is of interest, please register and respond by 9th December 2025.
Key points
- Dementia care
- End-of-life care
- Complex care and support needs. 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.
Key points
- DPS Reference: CA/DPS/OA/24
- Lead Authority: London Borough of Ealing
- DPS Duration: 4 years from September 2024
- Procurement Portal: https://ealinglbc-atamis.my.site.com/login
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London Borough of Ealing CouncilKey Dates
Published
6 November 2025
Submission deadline
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Notice type
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