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Light Touch Framework for Care Homes for Adults

Oxfordshire County Council

Location: South East England

Light Touch Framework for Care Homes for Adults

Oxfordshire County Council is inviting care home providers to join its Light Touch Framework for Care Homes for Adults, covering residential and nursing care placements across Oxfordshire.

The framework will support adults aged 18 and over, although most individuals accessing the services are expected to be older adults. It will cover short-stay and permanent care home placements.

Service Requirements

The framework will cover residential and nursing care placements, including:

  • Short-stay placements: Planned and unplanned admissions.
  • Respite care: Temporary placements to provide breaks from usual care arrangements.
  • Emergency admissions: Urgent care home placements.
  • Permanent placements: Ongoing residential and nursing care.

Services will be available to adults aged 18 and over, with most placements expected to support older people.

Contract Information

  • Buyer: Oxfordshire County Council
  • Expression of Interest Opens: 4 November 2026, 1:00pm
  • Deadline: 2 December 2026, 2:00pm
  • Contract Value: Not disclosed
  • Contract Start: 1 July 2024
  • Contract End: 30 June 2027
  • Tender Reference: DN704977
  • Tender Link: Register your interest through ProContract

Supplier Requirements

Care homes must be located within the Oxfordshire border to be eligible to provide services under this framework.

The opportunity is intended for providers delivering residential and nursing care to adults aged 18 and over.

Further participation and application requirements are available through the ProContract procurement portal.

Commercial Relevance

This framework offers residential and nursing care providers based in Oxfordshire an opportunity to secure placements for adults requiring short-stay, respite, emergency or permanent care.

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