Older People Integrated Residential and Nursing (IRN) Framework 2025
The council commissions its older peoples accommodation services with and without nursing through the Integrated residential and Nursing Framework (IRN). Applications for the IRN 2025 are now closed and is likely to reopen at the end of the year. Please watch this space for further information.
All queries related to the IRN refresh can be emailed to IRN.ProjectTeam@essex.gov.uk
Provider workshop event on the future of the IRN 2025
Thank you to everyone who attended the provider workshop event on Monday 29th April 2024 at Colchester football stadium in regards to the future of the IRN framework.
For those unable to attend
Benefits of joining the Integrated Residential and Nursing (IRN) Framework
The benefits of joining the IRN framework are:
- Clear service specification
- Framework providers will be prioritised for placements
- Framework providers will be prioritised for uplifts
- Opportunity to participate in mini competitions
- Integrated approach with Health
Contract Information
For all contractual enquiries please email procurement.adults@essex.gov.uk
- A new page needs to be created titled IRN 2025 PSRL
- On the new IRN 2025 PSRL Page please add following wording
The Integrated and Residential Framework commencing June 2025 operates a ranked list of providers who can deliver both respite and long term residential and nursing care to the residents of Essex.
There are annual review points each calendar year where existing providers will be re ranked and new providers can join the framework. Please see following link for the current ranked list.
Application documentation
Click on the below link to download a Residential Spot Application Document for completion. Please ensure you answer all questions.
Download: Residential Spot Application Document
Before you submit your application please use the following checklist to confirm you have completed all relevant documentation.
- Completed ‘Residential Spot Application Document’
- Completed ‘Residential Care Provider Contact Details Form’ (Section 8.2.2 of the application form)
- Completed ‘Information Risk Questionnaire’ (Section 14.1.2 of the application form)
- Signed Company Letter (Section 15.1 of the application form)
- Void cheque / Pay in slip / PDF Bank Statement (Section 16.1 of the application form)
Note: we only contract with companies that own the care homes and we do not pay VAT on social care services.
Please email all of the above to IRN.ProjectTeam@essex.gov.uk