AwardedAwarded 23 July 2026

North Yorkshire Bed-based Intermediate Care Services (100-NYC-HA)

The North Yorkshire Council · Local authority

In brief

The North Yorkshire Council awarded care and healthcare work to Humberside Independent Care Association LTD, Highgate Care Services (Yorkshire) Ltd and Scorton Care Limited and 1 others on 23 July 2026.

It is a framework worth up to £12,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

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

It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

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

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What the notice says

North Yorkshire Council is establishing a closed framework for the provision of Bed-Based Intermediate Care Services. The framework will have a maximum duration of 4 years (2 years with the option to extend for an additional 12 months and then a further 12 months). The framework will be established under the Light Touch Regime. The framework will be divided into 4 geographical Lots and there will be a maximum of 3 providers appointed to each Lot. Further details are included within the tender documentation. The service must be able to support people with complex life circumstances and specialist care needs, including, but not limited to dementia, mental health, delirium, learning disability and autism. This may include people undergoing an assessment for Continuing Healthcare. Providers must be registered with CQC and have an inspection rating of 'Requires Improvement' or above. The value awarded under each contract within this notice has been reported as £0, as the breakdown of value for each provider is not known. The maximum value of each Lot is as follows: Lot 1 - Harrogate and Rural £1,500,000 Lot 2 - Scarborough and Whitby £4,125,000 Lot 3 - Hambleton and Richmondshire £2,250,000 The revised maximum framework value is £7,875,000 as a contract was not awarded for Lot 4 - Vale of York.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Lot 1 - Harrogate and Rural 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028 What this lot covers Bed-based Intermediate Care provision in Harrogate and Rural. Where a provider has proposed multiple properties within their application and is ranked first in a Lot following evaluation, they will need to nominate a primary property from which to deliver the block book bed. Where an organisation is ranked second or third in a Lot, ad hoc provision can be offered from any of the properties listed in the tender response that pass the thresholds (up to three).	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£1,500,000
Lot 2 - Scarborough and Whitby 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028 What this lot covers Bed-based Intermediate Care provision in Scarborough and Whitby. Where a provider has proposed multiple properties within their application and is ranked first in a Lot following evaluation, they will need to nominate a primary property from which to deliver the block book bed. Where an organisation is ranked second or third in a Lot, ad hoc provision can be offered from any of the properties listed in the tender response that pass the thresholds (up to three).	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£4,125,000
Lot 3 - Hambleton and Richmondshire 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028 What this lot covers Bed-based Intermediate Care provision in Hambleton and Richmondshire. Where a provider has proposed multiple properties within their application and is ranked first in a Lot following evaluation, they will need to nominate a primary property from which to deliver the block book bed. Where an organisation is ranked second or third in a Lot, ad hoc provision can be offered from any of the properties listed in the tender response that pass the thresholds (up to three).	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£2,250,000
Lot 4 - Vale of York (Selby and Ryedale) 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028 What this lot covers Bed-based Intermediate Care provision in Vale of York (Selby and Ryedale). Where a provider has proposed multiple properties within their application and is ranked first in a Lot following evaluation, they will need to nominate a primary property from which to deliver the block book bed. Where an organisation is ranked second or third in a Lot, ad hoc provision can be offered from any of the properties listed in the tender response that pass the thresholds (up to three).	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£4,125,000

Who won

Winner	Lot	Value	Dates
Not stated	Lot 4 - Vale of York (Selby and Ryedale)	—
Humberside Independent Care Association LTD 3 bids received	Lot 1 - Harrogate and Rural	—	Awarded 23 July 2026
Highgate Care Services (Yorkshire) Ltd 3 bids received	Lot 1 - Harrogate and Rural	—	Awarded 23 July 2026
Highgate Care Services (Yorkshire) Ltd 2 bids received	Lot 2 - Scarborough and Whitby	—	Awarded 23 July 2026
Scorton Care Limited (SME) 3 bids received	Lot 3 - Hambleton and Richmondshire	—	Awarded 23 July 2026
Highgate Care Services Ltd 3 bids received	Lot 3 - Hambleton and Richmondshire	—	Awarded 23 July 2026

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

Timeline

28 April 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 038796-2026
30 July 2026Contract award notice · UK6, notice 072285-2026

About the buyer

The North Yorkshire CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

499

Awards

365

Suppliers it has used most for care

Inspire North3 contracts
Bleep 360 Care Limited2 contracts
Resolution Therapies Yorkshire2 contracts
Ryedale Special Families2 contracts
A & B Healthcare Limited1 contract

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From notice 038796-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 28 April 2026, last updated 30 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.