Dynamic Provider List - Residential Care for Younger Adults
Nottinghamshire County CouncilEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
31 July 2027
339 days remaining
Published
10 June 2016
Type
Not specified
Overview
Nottinghamshire County Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for residential care, including nursing care, for adults aged 16 and over in each of the following categories:1. Learning Disability2.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)3. Physical Disability and Sensory Impairment4.
Mental Health ProblemsThis Dynamic Purchasing System will enable the Authority to procure appropriate residential care services offering accommodation, care and support, which promote independence and help people move into supported accommodation. The majority of work procured through the DPS will be placements for individuals.
Key dates
- Duration
- 10 years
Eligibility & compliance
On occasions however the DPS may be used for other arrangements, for example to purchase a block of beds for emergency or respite use.Providers must have experience of providing residential care services relevant to this DPS, be registered with the care regulator and must comply with the relevant regulatory standards.The provider list will operate electronically via the Due North procurement portal.The DPS will operate for a period of 10 years.
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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.
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Stat Solutions Ltd t/a ASSET for Schools
2 contracts wonlatest 1 Jun 2026ends 30 Jun 2029£348,500
total awarded
- 2
Dennis Eagle Ltd
2 contracts wonlatest 30 Apr 2026ends 31 May 2027£949,566
total awarded
- 3
POhWER
2 contracts wonlatest 30 Sept 2025ends 30 Sept 2027£2m
total awarded
- 4
Vivacity Labs
1 contract wonlatest 22 Jul 2026ends 2 Oct 2029£44,674
total awarded
- 5
Altair Consultancy and Advisory Services Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 16 Jul 2026ends 9 Oct 2026£38,636
total awarded
Stat Solutions Ltd t/a ASSET for Schools is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCILKey Dates
Published
10 June 2016
Submission deadline
31 July 2027
Source
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