Care and Support Services within Extra Care Housing

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

19 May 2026 at 16:30

Planning

20 Feb 2026 at 16:08

Planning

23 May 2025 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council is actively seeking to procure care and support services within extra care housing through an open procedure. This initiative, titled "Care and Support Services within Extra Care Housing," is specifically intended for the Haddington Vale and Cherry Tree Gardens locations in Sunderland, UK. The procurement falls under the services category, particularly social work and related services (CPV: 85300000). Key dates for interested participants include the tender submission deadline set for 17 June 2026, with an anticipated contract award period ending on 23 September 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence from 1 November 2026 and could run until 31 October 2031, with options for extension up to two additional years.

The tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specializing in care and support services, as the contract's gross value is estimated at £112 million. The open procedure is particularly favorable for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings. With an emphasis on quality and social value in the award criteria, businesses geared toward innovative care solutions that improve community wellness stand an excellent chance to succeed. The services to be provided include care support and wellbeing services, making this tender well-suited for organizations with expertise in health and social work services.

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Notice Title

Care and Support Services within Extra Care Housing

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to award a contract for the provision of care and support services for the following extra care accommodation settings: * Haddington Vale * Cherry Tree Gardens Service requirements include Care and Support Services to individuals who are aged 18 years and over have been assessed by the Council as being eligible under the Care Act 2014 for care and support and whose care and support is fully or part funded by the Local Authority. The service will be provided to tenants within Haddington Vale and Cherry Tree Gardens extra care schemes (including the bungalows at Cherry Tree Gardens. The service will include: - Care and Support within Extra Care - Wellbeing Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend up to a further 2 x 12 months at the sole discretion of the Authority

Planning Information

The Council is undertaking pre-market engagement in preparation for the procurement of care and support services for the following extra care accommodation settings: • Haddington Vale • Cherry Tree Gardens Service requirements include Care and Support Services to individuals who are aged 18 years and over have been assessed by the Council as being eligible under the Care Act 2014 for care and support and whose care and support is fully or part funded by the Local Authority. The service will be provided to tenants within Haddington Vale and Cherry Tree Gardens extra care schemes (including the bungalows at Cherry Tree Gardens. The service will include: - Care and Support within Extra Care - Wellbeing Service -Unplanned Care A Pre- Market engagement questionnaire has been published on OPEN the closing date for submissions is 12pm Friday 6th March 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05217b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045925-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£112,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£112,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2026-09-10

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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