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    ContractsResidential and Nursing Care Homes Framework - Kent County Council
    Awarded contract

    Residential and Nursing Care Homes Framework - Kent County Council

    Status
    Awarded
    Published 23 Sept 2026

    Kent County Council seeks registered care home providers to join an 8-year framework supplying residential, nursing, and bariatric care services across Kent, with an estimated first-framework value of £275 million.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South EastPublished 23 Sept 2026· TodayviaFind a Tender
    Status
    Awarded
    Published 23 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Social Care
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South East

    Suppliers

    107 suppliers
    • AB
      A Better Care Home Ltd
    Lead contractor
  1. CH
    Charing Hill Ltd
    Consortium partner
  2. LC
    LETT'S CARE LTD
    Consortium partner
  3. HH
    HAWKINGE HOUSE 2ND FLOOR LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  4. PC
    PREMIERE CARE (SOUTHERN) LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  5. RC
    RAMSGATE CARE LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  6. BH
    Belmont Healthcare (Wombwell) Limited
    Consortium partner
  7. SL
    SAXON LODGE RESIDENTIAL HOME LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  8. GH
    GRIMSTON HOUSE CARE HOME LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  9. MC
    MERRYHILL CARE LTD
    Consortium partner
  10. WH
    WHITSTABLE HOUSE LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  11. BC
    BETSY CLARA AND SOUTHDOWNS LTD
    Consortium partner
  12. OS
    Ocean Swell
    Consortium partner
  13. HH
    HAZELDENE HOUSE LTD
    Consortium partner
  14. CH
    CORNFORD HOUSE LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  15. HH
    HARTLEY HOUSE LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  16. CN
    Creedy Number 1 Limited
    Consortium partner
  17. OH
    OAK HEALTH UK LTD
    Consortium partner
  18. CC
    COUNTRY COURT CARE HOMES 5 LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  19. CV
    CHARING VALE LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  20. UN
    UNIQUEHELP LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  21. SC
    SLR CARE HOMES LTD
    Consortium partner
  22. CH
    CROWNWOOD HEALTHCARE (TEMPLE EWELL) LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  23. CP
    CHARING PARK INVESTMENTS LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  24. EN
    ELEANOR NURSING AND SOCIAL CARE LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  25. HE
    Heathfield
    Consortium partner
  26. VE
    VEECARE LTD
    Consortium partner
  27. BL
    BROOK LODGE (DEAL) LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  28. SC
    ST CLAIRES CARE HOME LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  29. HC
    HARMONIA CARE VILLAGE LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  30. AN
    Acacia Number 1 LTD
    Consortium partner
  31. SC
    SANCTUARY CARE LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  32. WH
    WOODCHURCH HOUSE LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  33. TC
    TONBRIDGE CARE LTD
    Consortium partner
  34. BC
    BUPA CARE HOMES (CFCHOMES) LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  35. NI
    N & I HEALTHCARE LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  36. HH
    HAWKINGE HOUSE PAU LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  37. BC
    BUPA CARE HOMES (ANS) LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  38. OR
    Old Rectory Care Ltd
    Consortium partner
  39. KR
    KRYSTLEGATE LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  40. DC
    DUNHAM CARE (HERNE BAY) OPCO LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  41. BK
    BRAMBLINGS (KENT) LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  42. AL
    Aquarius Lodge
    Consortium partner
  43. AL
    Abbey Lodge Residential Care Home
    Consortium partner
  44. CH
    Cooksditch House Care Ltd
    Consortium partner
  45. WH
    West Hill Care Home Ltd
    Consortium partner
  46. SN
    SHOTTENDANE N HOME LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  47. SC
    SALTWOOD CARE CENTRE LTD
    Consortium partner
  48. HH
    HALDEN HEIGHTS LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  49. RR
    ROSEDENE RESIDENTIAL CARE LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  50. HP
    HIGH PINES RESIDENTIAL HOME LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  51. PH
    PREMIUM HEALTHCARE LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  52. SC
    SILVERLEAF CARE HOMES LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  53. HH
    HAWKINGE HOUSE LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  54. LR
    LYNDHURST REST HOME LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  55. CC
    Charing Court Investments Ltd
    Consortium partner
  56. RH
    ROXBURGH HOUSE LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  57. DH
    DOVER HOUSE (GC) LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  58. KH
    KENT HOUSE CARE HOME LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  59. IR
    THE ISLAND RESIDENTIAL HOME LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  60. GG
    GREEN GABLES CARE LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  61. TA
    TAMEHAVEN LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  62. RC
    Regal Care Trading
    Consortium partner
  63. GC
    GM CARE HOME (DOVER) LTD
    Consortium partner
  64. HH
    HAWKHURST HOUSE LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  65. LC
    LITTLE COURT CARE HOME LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  66. BH
    BELMONT HEALTHCARE SERVICES LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  67. SB
    ST BRELADES RETIREMENT HOMES LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  68. CO
    CHARING OAST LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  69. RB
    ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
    Consortium partner
  70. PM
    PRIORY MEWS HEALTHCARE LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  71. TH
    TULIPA HOUSE LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  72. BC
    BRAMBLES CARE LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  73. BC
    BARTON COURT CARE HOME LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  74. CE
    Care Excellence LTD
    Consortium partner
  75. TL
    TOWNSEND LIFE CARE LTD
    Consortium partner
  76. RK
    Raj and Knoll Ltd
    Consortium partner
  77. LA
    THE LALEHAM LTD.
    Consortium partner
  78. TR
    TRALEE LTD
    Consortium partner
  79. BH
    Belmont Healthcare (Madeira) Limited
    Consortium partner
  80. NJ
    NICHOLAS JAMES CARE HOMES LTD
    Consortium partner
  81. OF
    Old Farm House Care Limited
    Consortium partner
  82. MH
    MGL HEALTHCARE LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  83. CL
    Charing Lodge Limited
    Consortium partner
  84. OC
    OUTSTANDING CARE HOMES LTD
    Consortium partner
  85. AC
    Avante Care and Support Limited
    Consortium partner
  86. VC
    VIVENDO CARE LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  87. CM
    Covenant Mission Care Ltd
    Consortium partner
  88. GH
    Gem Holistic Care
    Consortium partner
  89. VR
    VICARAGE RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME LTD
    Consortium partner
  90. RC
    Rohan Care Ltd
    Consortium partner
  91. WP
    WARWICK PARK CARE HOME LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  92. SH
    SONGBIRD HEARING LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  93. OH
    OAKFIELD HOUSE CARE LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  94. EH
    EVERGREEN HEALTHCARE 2004 LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  95. BL
    BROOMFIELD LODGE LTD
    Consortium partner
  96. CU
    CARE UK COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS LTD
    Consortium partner
  97. DC
    DAVIS CARE LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  98. MY
    Michael Yoakleys Charity
    Consortium partner
  99. CD
    Charing Dale Ltd
    Consortium partner
  100. RC
    RCH CARE HOMES LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  101. AC
    ARMA Care Services LTD
    Consortium partner
  102. HH
    HEALTHCARE HOMES (LSC) LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  103. MP
    Mukesh Patel
    Consortium partner
  104. CW
    CHARING WAY LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  105. HH
    HARPWOOD HOUSE LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  106. HH
    HAWKHURST HOUSE PAU LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  107. Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    23 September 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    Kent County Council is establishing an 8-year Open Framework to contract with Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered care home providers across Kent. This framework will supply residential and nursing care facilities, accommodation, and support services for older adults and individuals with age-related, disability, or health conditions requiring care. The procurement is divided into three lots: Lot 1 (Residential Care - Standard and High levels), Lot 2 (Nursing Care - Standard, High, and optional Highly Specialised/Complex Care), and Lot 3 (Bariatric Care, only available in combination with Lot 1 or 2). Providers must deliver all required care levels within their facilities and meet specific standards for safety, dignity, and quality of life. This is a 'light touch' contract under the Procurement Act 2023. The estimated total framework value over 8 years is £2.2 billion (inclusive of VAT), with the First Framework estimated at £275 million. The framework will be reviewed for potential reopening at years 1, 3, and 5. Multiple contracts will be awarded across each lot. Applications are submitted through Kent Business Portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk). For technical support, contact Delta eSourcing Helpdesk at 0800 923 9236 or helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com. Full details are available in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation.

    Track record

    10 awards · 9 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In this category, KENT COUNTY COUNCIL has awarded 10 contracts to 9 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Dr M Koslowski2× · 20%
    2. PULSE HEALTHCARE LIMITED1× · 10%
    3. NIPIN BAGLA LTD1× · 10%
    4. Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust1× · 10%
    5. INVOLVE KENT LIMITED1× · 10%
    6. Triple West Medical Limited1× · 10%

    +3 more suppliers

    Across this category, the most active winners are CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, Roche Diagnostics Ltd — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-05d4ab
    KC
    Buyer
    KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
    Sector
    Social Care