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Future Residential, Nursing and Specialist Care Home Framework

Wirral Council

Published: Oct 16, 2026

Updated: Oct 16, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the social protection, health and medical services and urban development and housing sectors, with a focus on Housing. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the social protection sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Wirral Council is undertaking pre-market engagement to inform the development of a new Residential, Nursing and Specialist Care Home Framework. Through this engagement we are seeking feedback from care home providers, sector representatives and system partners to better understand current market conditions, future challenges and opportunities for collaboration. The Council remains committed to supporting people to live independently for as long as possible through preventative and community-based approaches. However, we recognise that care homes continue to play a vital role in supporting people whose needs can no longer be safely met within the community. As demand continues to increase and needs become more complex, the Council is keen to work with providers to develop a future framework that is sustainable, responsive to local needs and able to deliver high-quality outcomes for Wirral residents. Subject Matter Through this engagement, we are seeking feedback from care home providers, sector representatives and system partners to help shape the future framework. We are particularly keen to understand what is working well, where improvements can be made, and how the Council can work collaboratively with providers to develop a sustainable model for the future. The information gathered will help inform future commissioning intentions and framework design. Participation in this exercise does not form part of any procurement process and will not influence any future tender evaluation. As we develop the Framework, we want to understand: • What is currently working well within the care home market and placement process. • What challenges providers are experiencing. • Where there are gaps in provision, capacity or service delivery. • What opportunities exist for innovation and improvement. • What providers consider to be realistic expectations and timescales for admissions and placements. • How the Council can work more effectively with providers to create a sustainable and successful framework. Your feedback will help inform the design of the future Care Home Framework and ensure it reflects the realities of delivering care, supports residents to achieve the best possible outcomes, and creates a strong and sustainable care home market for Wirral. Thank you for taking the time to share your views and expertise.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on October 16, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 098005-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Wirral Council

Wirral Council has issued 127 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 9 currently open and 77 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Social Protection & Welfare. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: October 16, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 098005-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Wirral Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Social Protection & Welfare sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.