Planning

Care and Support in Extra Care Housing

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 10:15

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is planning a procurement process for "Care and Support in Extra Care Housing," specifically targeting health and social work services. This tender is aimed at providing flexible and responsive care services primarily for older adults, though it is also suitable for individuals below 55 with disabilities, early onset dementia, or mental health needs. The project, located in region UKF2 in the United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage, with the procurement method defined as an open procedure. Key dates to note include the future notice date set for 13th February 2026, and the contract period spanning from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2030. This notice was published on 23rd May 2025, indicating a proactive approach to procurement planning by the council.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social work sector to expand their services, leveraging a government contract that may lead to long-term collaboration with a public authority. The procurement process encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which aligns with the light touch regime format. Businesses specialising in residential care, healthcare services, and support for individuals with disabilities or mental health challenges are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender, given the nature of services required that focus on the enablement, progression, and wellbeing of service beneficiaries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Care and Support in Extra Care Housing

Notice Description

Extra care housing is defined as well-designed, accessible housing, which provides self-contained accommodation and offers 24/7 Staffed care and support services. Whilst the Service is primarily intended for older adults (i.e. aged 55 or over),it may also be appropriate for individuals aged below 55 with; * a physical or sensory disability * early onset dementia * a learning disability * mental health and enduring mental health needs All Extra Care housing generally include some communal facilities to accommodate individual's changing needs by providing a flexible and responsive Service. Provider(s) are required to deliver Services which focus on the health, safety, enablement, progression and wellbeing of people who require such Services. They must enable Individuals to gain, maintain or regain skills to help them live independently and/or recover from illness. The aim of the Service is to prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital and residential care. The Provider(s) are to support individuals who are to be discharged from hospital or move out of long or short term, building based care.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052171
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025967-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commissioning.support@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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