CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF 24 HOUR, ShORT STAY CARE AND ACCOMMODATION FOR ADULTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
Hartlepool Borough Council · North East
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What the buyer wants
Provision of 24-hour short stay care and accommodation for adults with learning disabilities in Hartlepool, including 6 block purchased respite beds and 1 emergency bed in a CQC-registered care home rated Good or Outstanding.
The service is designed to enable the 'cared for individual' to remain in a safe, stimulating and caring environment for periods of respite care. The service will also provide peace of mind for Carers that their loved ones take their respite in a secure environment in which they are comfortable, happy and well cared for.
The successful provider will be expected to provide minimum dedicated care hours each week regardless of bed occupancy.
The service will provide 6 respite beds that will be commissioned on a block purchase basis, allowing for scheduled respite. In addition to the 6 block purchased beds there will be 1 additional emergency bed for emergency provision. This additional bed can only be accessed by means of a Social Worker/Care Manager or by the Emergency Duty Team (Out of Hours.)
It is a requirement that the 7 beds must be in a care home within the Borough of Hartlepool, registered with the Care Quality Commission for the provision of respite support to people with learning disabilities and rated "Good" or "Outstanding". All seven (7) beds must be available for occupation on 1st April 2027 on commencement of the contract.
How Tenderoo reads it
The notice reads as suitable for a small or medium-sized firm: the scope, value and requirements are within reach of a business of that size.
Services required
- Health and social work services
What you will need to show
- CQC registration for respite care — Supplier must have a care home registered with the Care Quality Commission for respite support to people with learning disabilities.
- CQC rating Good or Outstanding — The care home must be rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.
- Beds availability from 1 April 2027 — All 7 beds (6 block purchased and 1 emergency) must be available for occupation starting 1 April 2027 at contract commencement.
Lots
- Lot 1
Key facts
- Buyer: Hartlepool Borough Council
- Deadline was: 26 October 2026
- Location: North East
- Published on: Find a Tender
- First seen by Tenderoo: 22 September 2026
- CPV: 85000000
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