Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-e12d-728c-8dfa-800d99e90c13/contract-for-the-provision-of-24-hour-short-stay-care-and-accommodation-for-adu Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Contract for the provision of 24 hour, short STAY CARE and accommodation for adults with learning disabilities [Hartlepool Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/hartlepool-borough-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 22 Sept 2026 Deadline 7 days left 26 Oct 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 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. ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0777c7-2026-09-22T15:26:19+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0777c7-2026-09-22T15:26:19+01:00) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Hartlepool Borough Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/hartlepool-borough-council) [Sector More Health and social work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/health-social-work) ## More tenders like this [Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision Specialist Residential and Respite Services for Adults with Complex Needs · Warrington Borough Council · 710 days left · 28 Sept 2028](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bb5-ed36-70d6-bcf6-eb796c8ae278/dynamic-purchasing-system-for-the-provision-specialist-residential-and-respite-s) [Provision of supported accommodation for looked after children and leaving CARE (aged 16 plus) · London Borough of Bexley · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bec-50b6-72c5-9210-374a4771ab9a/provision-of-supported-accommodation-for-looked-after-children-and-leaving-care) [Approved Provider List for Supply of Care Services in Supported Housing · Lancashire County Council · 77 days left · 4 Jan 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c41-47d5-7188-8dfc-561e0ac106dc/approved-provider-list-for-supply-of-care-services-in-supported-housing) [Dynamic Purchasing System for Complex Care Needs for Children and Young People · Warrington Borough Council · 710 days left · 28 Sept 2028](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bb6-0320-7014-af28-639d40ca5ec7/dynamic-purchasing-system-for-complex-care-needs-for-children-and-young-people) [Accommodation Based Care Flexible DPS - Approved Provider (Adults) · London Borough of Sutton · 905 days left · 11 Apr 2029](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bb2-37a1-7364-b3a8-144bd452114b/accommodation-based-care-flexible-dps-approved-provider-adults) [Hull City Council Supported Living and Vulnerable Young People Leaving Care Accommodation and Support (16-25 years) Dynamic Purchasing System · Hull City Council · 689 days left · 7 Sept 2028](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cb9-bc6a-7160-acb6-339474ff5b4d/hull-city-council-supported-living-and-vulnerable-young-people-leaving-care-acco)