SSD 23 10 - Derbyshire Framework for Specialist Residential Care and Nursing Homes (under 65 years)
Derbyshire County Council · Local authority
In brief
Derbyshire County Council awarded care work to Arch Futures Ltd, Oasis Care UK Group Ltd and Salutem LD BidCo IV Limited and 7 others on 24 February 2026.
It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist Residential Care – Standard Placements Until 31 March 2034 What this lot coversDerbyshire County Council Adult Health and Social Care are re-opening their Framework for the procurement of Specialist Residential Care and Nursing Home Placements (under 65 years) for specific geographical areas. This Framework commenced 1st April 2024, replacing the existing contracting arrangements for all new specialist residential care / nursing home placements. This includes Emergency Placements and Respite Care. This re-opening is restricted to Providers operating in the following areas only: • North Derbyshire (Bolsover, Chesterfield, High Peak, North East Derbyshire) • South Derbyshire (Amber Valley, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash, South Derbyshire) • Derby City • Nottinghamshire • Nottingham City The Framework is applicable to the following client groups: • Mental Health • Learning Disabilities • Autism Spectrum Condition • Physical Disabilities • Sensory Impairment • Acquired Brain Injury • Those with unpredictable levels of behaviour that challenges services This Framework is not relevant to care home providers with only services for people over 65 years of age. | Social and domiciliary care | — |
| Specialist Nursing Care – Standard Placements Until 31 March 2034 What this lot coversDerbyshire County Council Adult Health and Social Care are re-opening their Framework for the procurement of Specialist Residential Care and Nursing Home Placements (under 65 years) for specific geographical areas. This Framework commenced 1st April 2024, replacing the existing contracting arrangements for all new specialist residential care / nursing home placements. This includes Emergency Placements and Respite Care. This re-opening is restricted to Providers operating in the following areas only: • North Derbyshire (Bolsover, Chesterfield, High Peak, North East Derbyshire) • South Derbyshire (Amber Valley, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash, South Derbyshire) • Derby City • Nottinghamshire • Nottingham City The Framework is applicable to the following client groups: • Mental Health • Learning Disabilities • Autism Spectrum Condition • Physical Disabilities • Sensory Impairment • Acquired Brain Injury • Those with unpredictable levels of behaviour that challenges services This Framework is not relevant to care home providers with only services for people over 65 years of age. IMPORTANT – PREVIOUSLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY UNLESS THEY WISH TO ADD ADDITIONAL CARE HOMES. ANY PREVIOUSLY UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS ARE WELCOME TO RE-APPLY The anticipated contract start date is April 2026 The tender documents are available from 3rd November 2025 | Social and domiciliary care | — |
| Specialist Residential Care - Respite Placements Until 31 March 2034 What this lot coversDerbyshire County Council Adult Health and Social Care are re-opening their Framework for the procurement of Specialist Residential Care and Nursing Home Placements (under 65 years) for specific geographical areas. This Framework commenced 1st April 2024, replacing the existing contracting arrangements for all new specialist residential care / nursing home placements. This includes Emergency Placements and Respite Care. This re-opening is restricted to Providers operating in the following areas only: • North Derbyshire (Bolsover, Chesterfield, High Peak, North East Derbyshire) • South Derbyshire (Amber Valley, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash, South Derbyshire) • Derby City • Nottinghamshire • Nottingham City The Framework is applicable to the following client groups: • Mental Health • Learning Disabilities • Autism Spectrum Condition • Physical Disabilities • Sensory Impairment • Acquired Brain Injury • Those with unpredictable levels of behaviour that challenges services This Framework is not relevant to care home providers with only services for people over 65 years of age. IMPORTANT – PREVIOUSLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY UNLESS THEY WISH TO ADD ADDITIONAL CARE HOMES. ANY PREVIOUSLY UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS ARE WELCOME TO RE-APPLY The anticipated contract start date is April 2026 The tender documents are available from 3rd November 2025 | Social and domiciliary care | — |
| Specialist Nursing Care – Respite Placements Until 31 March 2034 What this lot coversDerbyshire County Council Adult Health and Social Care are re-opening their Framework for the procurement of Specialist Residential Care and Nursing Home Placements (under 65 years) for specific geographical areas. This Framework commenced 1st April 2024, replacing the existing contracting arrangements for all new specialist residential care / nursing home placements. This includes Emergency Placements and Respite Care. This re-opening is restricted to Providers operating in the following areas only: • North Derbyshire (Bolsover, Chesterfield, High Peak, North East Derbyshire) • South Derbyshire (Amber Valley, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash, South Derbyshire) • Derby City • Nottinghamshire • Nottingham City The Framework is applicable to the following client groups: • Mental Health • Learning Disabilities • Autism Spectrum Condition • Physical Disabilities • Sensory Impairment • Acquired Brain Injury • Those with unpredictable levels of behaviour that challenges services This Framework is not relevant to care home providers with only services for people over 65 years of age. IMPORTANT – PREVIOUSLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY UNLESS THEY WISH TO ADD ADDITIONAL CARE HOMES. ANY PREVIOUSLY UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS ARE WELCOME TO RE-APPLY The anticipated contract start date is April 2026 The tender documents are available from 3rd November 2025 | Social and domiciliary care | — |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arch Futures Ltd (SME) Oasis Care UK Group Ltd Salutem LD BidCo IV Limited Indigo Care Services Limited (SME) Dignus Group Ltd Elysium Healthcare No. 4 Limited Godfrey Care Limited Littlemoor Care Home Ltd (SME) Step Forward (Nottingham) Ltd Voyage 1 Limited trading as Voyage Care 19 bids received | Specialist Residential Care – Standard Placements | £128,000,000 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract notice · notice 070460-2025
- Contract award notice · notice 043170-2026
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From notice 070460-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 3 November 2025, last updated 11 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.