Gloucestershire County Council Pathway 2 Beds
Gloucestershire County CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £10,000,000
Deadline
27 November 2025
Published
27 January 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) is inviting care home providers to tender for the delivery of 40 Pathway 2 beds through block contract arrangements across Gloucestershire. These beds will support timely hospital discharge and provide short-term, recovery-focused placements for individuals who require care and support before returning to their own homes.
GCC aims to appoint a range of providers who meet the required quality standards and can deliver Pathway 2 services under flexible block arrangements. Each block contract will include a minimum of 5 beds and a maximum of 20 beds, allowing for a diverse and responsive provider base. Contract duration: 1 February 2026 - 31 January 2028 With an option to extend for a further two years, subject to Cabinet approval.
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Award Details
THE ORDERS OF ST. JOHN CARE TRUST
£10,000,000
BUPA CARE HOMES (GL) LIMITED
£10,000,000
AGINCARE HOMES HOLDINGS LIMITED
£10,000,000
Likely incumbents
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- 1
CARING FOR COMMUNITIES AND PEOPLE
£148m
total awarded
- 2
Young Gloucestershire
4 contracts wonlatest 23 Jul 2026ends 31 Mar 2029£100m
total awarded
- 3
THE VENTURE COMMUNITY HUB LTD
£1m
total awarded
- 4
MONTEL CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED
£43m
total awarded
- 5
Cheltenham YMCA
3 contracts wonlatest 10 Feb 2026ends 31 Mar 2029£164m
total awarded
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Gloucestershire County CouncilKey Dates
Published
27 January 2026
Submission deadline
27 November 2025
Notice type
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