CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF 24 HOUR, ShORT STAY CARE AND ACCOMMODATION FOR ADULTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES

What the buyer is asking for

The service is designed to enable the 'cared for individual' to remain in a safe, stimulating and caring environment for periods of respite care. The service will also provide peace of mind for Carers that their loved ones take their respite in a secure environment in which they are comfortable, happy and well cared for. The successful provider will be expected to provide minimum dedicated care hours each week regardless of bed occupancy. The service will provide 6 respite beds that will be commissioned on a block purchase basis, allowing for scheduled respite. In addition to the 6 block purchased beds there will be 1 additional emergency bed for emergency provision. This additional bed can only be accessed by means of a Social Worker/Care Manager or by the Emergency Duty Team (Out of Hours.) It is a requirement that the 7 beds must be in a care home within the Borough of Hartlepool, registered with the Care Quality Commission for the provision of respite support to people with learning disabilities and rated "Good" or "Outstanding". All seven (7) beds must be available for occupation on 1st April 2027 on commencement of the contract.

How this is scored

Published by the buyer. A winning response is written to these weightings, not to the question.

• 70%qualityQuality
• 30%pricePrice

How contested is this?

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Timeline

3 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice publishedyesterday

   22 Sept 2026, 15:26 BST
2. Submission deadlinein 33 days

   26 Oct 2026, 14:00 GMT
3. Award decision expected byin 70 days

   1 Dec 2026, 23:59 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender

1. Tender notice22 Sept 2026, 15:26 BST089750-2026

Documents

• Tender notice on Find a Tender