Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ba6-e7ea-701e-b924-34daab5cc9ec/light-touch-framework-for-care-homes-for-adults closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Light Touch Framework for Care Homes for Adults [Oxfordshire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/oxfordshire-county-council) Pays 100% within 30 days Estimated value £350,000,000 to £750,000,000 Published 8 Jan 2024 Deadline Closed 16 Feb 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender These services will cover adults over 18 years of age in Oxfordshire, although most of the Individuals using these services are likely to be older adults. The services will cover Short Stay, which includes: planned and unplanned placements, respite and emergency admissions, and permanent placements. Providers can apply for different Care Bands under the Framework: • Care Band 1 - Residential Care • Care Band 2 - Residential Specialist • Care Band 3 - Nursing Care • Care Band 4 a) - Nursing Specialist- Complex Physical Needs • Care Band 4 b) - Nursing Specialist - Complex Mental Health Needs/ Complex Dementia Needs • Care Band 5 - Specialist Plus Care There is no limit as to what bands providers can apply for. Details of what each band requires is set out in the Service Specification. This Framework is for Care Homes within the Oxfordshire area. The subject matter of this procurement process relates to the delivery of services which are listed to in Schedule 3 to the regulations. As such, the procurement process adopted by the Commissioners has been developed in accordance with Regulation 76 of the regulations and in particular in accordance with the fundamental public procurement principles of transparency and equal treatment. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at [procontract.due-north.com](https://procontract.due-north.com) Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address. Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via [procontract.due-north.com](https://procontract.due-north.com) by searching for DN704977 or Light Touch Framework for Care Homes for Adults Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/edbedecd-3162-4e15-a091-3d7d47a4c18a) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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