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Gloucestershire County Council Pathway 2 Beds

Gloucestershire County Council · Local authority

In brief

Gloucestershire County Council awarded care and healthcare work to Bupa Care Homes (GL) Limited, The Orders of ST. John Care Trust and Agincare Homes Holdings Limited on 27 January 2026.

The notice gives a value of £10,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 February 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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What the notice says

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.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Bupa Care Homes (GL) Limited
The Orders of ST. John Care Trust
Agincare Homes Holdings Limited
6 bids received
£10,000,000
Awarded 27 January 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 071727-2025
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 007189-2026

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From notice 071727-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 6 November 2025, last updated 27 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.