Reopening of the Integrated Residential and Nursing Framework 2026 (IRN)

As a requirement of the IRN Framework, we are providing you with four weeks notice of our intent to reopen the framework.

As well as being an opportunity for new providers to join the framework, existing providers are required to submit a refreshed pricing matrix and carbon reduction plan plus a completed social value TOMS calculator detailing the social value delivery over the last 12 months.

Full documents and guidance will be provided once this exercise has begun. The refresh is due to go live on Procontract from Monday 2 March. Please see below for a detailed timeline.

Refresh data submission issued: 2 March 2026 

Clarification deadline: 23 March 2026 

Submission deadline: 7 April 2026 

Data submission review and revised PSRL preparation: May 2026 

New PSRL commences: 1 June 2026

If you are uncertain of how to log into Procontract, please contact the helpdesk available on the front page of the platform ahead of 2 March. 

Keep an eye out on your emails, the provider bulletin and provider hub for further details.