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Contract for the Provision of 24 Hour, Short Stay Care and Accommodation for Adults With Learning Disabilities

Hartlepool Borough Council

Hartlepool Borough Council in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “Contract for the Provision of 24 Hour, Short Stay Care and Accommodation for Adults With Learning Disabilities”. Bids close on 26 October 2026, 14:00 GMT. Who can bid: The 7 beds must be in a care home within the Borough of Hartlepool; The care home must be registered with the Care Quality Commission for respite support to people with learning disabilities. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.

The tender in brief

Respite care and accommodation for adults with learning disabilities in Hartlepool, for registered care homes rated Good or Outstanding

Hartlepool Borough Council is buying 24-hour short-stay respite care and accommodation for adults with learning disabilities. The service provides 6 block-purchased respite beds plus 1 emergency bed, with minimum dedicated care hours each week regardless of occupancy. The contract runs from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030, with a possible extension to 31 March 2032.

Who can win it

  • The 7 beds must be in a care home within the Borough of Hartlepool
  • The care home must be registered with the Care Quality Commission for respite support to people with learning disabilities
  • The care home must be rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission

Key facts

Contract period
1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030, with a possible extension to 31 March 2032
How bids are judged
70% quality and 30% price
Published
22 Sep 2026

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