Planning

Extra care - Supported Living Accommodation

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Jul 2025 at 12:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council is in the planning stage for an upcoming procurement process titled "Extra care - Supported Living Accommodation." This initiative falls under the 'works' category within the construction and social care industries. The procurement aims to enhance supported living facilities across nine key locations in Northumberland, including Amble, Hexham, and Alnwick, among others. The planning phase has included market engagement meetings from late September to early October 2024. Northumberland's objective is to appoint Registered Providers to design, construct, and manage extra care schemes for individuals over 55, potentially available to younger adults with specific needs. The procurement process is expected to commence early in 2026 and will conclude by the beginning of 2028.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and community health service sectors, particularly those with experience in multi-dwelling buildings and social work services. The invitation to collaborate on the development of much-needed extra care housing solutions offers scope for long-term partnerships and access to funding, including Section 106 contributions. Small and medium enterprises are encouraged to participate, providing them with a platform to expand their services within the public sector, leveraging local knowledge and innovative solutions to enhance community health and social care infrastructure across Northumberland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Extra care - Supported Living Accommodation

Notice Description

*This was previously advertised under Prior information notice: 2024/S 000-029501 This opportunity was also advertised on ProContract, and those wishing to view future updates must register an interest on the new E-procurement portal OPEN - https://www.open-uk.org/ and searching the project title: NCC1519 Extra Care - Supported Living Accomodation. Northumberland is the most northerly shire county in England and covers a large area from the Tyne and Wear conurbation to the Scottish Border. The county covers an area of 400,000 hectares and has a population of 306,000 people living in approximately 130,000 households. Northumberland County Council (the Council) is committed to the development of Extra Care and approved a revised version of the Extra Care and Supported Living Strategy in February 2024. https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Care/Support/Long-term-support.aspx There is very limited supply of independent supported living accommodation for older people in Northumberland and the current extra care schemes are in high demand. The Council would like to see more extra care being delivered which can provide homes and support for people with a range of needs, offering an alternative to residential care and sheltered accommodation. The Council is seeking to appoint Registered Providers to design, construct and manage extra care schemes at various locations across the county. Extra care accommodation for older people over 55, will also include people with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, early onset, and mid-term dementia, and those with a physical and/or sensory disability. There will take a flexible approach where people under 55 will be able to live at the schemes. Nine key locations have been identified for the development of extra care schemes in the next 5 years. These are: * Amble * Hexham* * Prudhoe * Alnwick* * Berwick * Blyth* * Cramlington* * Morpeth * Ponteland* There are 5 sites owned by the Council (*). The Council has completed an initial analysis of demand and suitability at these locations considering: * demand for the schemes * the location of local amenities * access to good and regular public transport links nearby * access to open spaces, communal gardens, and outdoor activities * initial feedback from planning officers regarding the suitability of sites for extra care. The Council will also consider other larger towns in the county, sites put forward by Registered Providers as well as innovative solutions for those people living in more rural parts of the county. Financial support for extra care schemes that meet the strategic objectives set out in the Adult Services Extra Care and Supported Living Strategy 2024 will also be available. https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/NorthumberlandCountyCouncil/media/Health-and-social-care/Grants-to-Support-the-Development-of-Extra-Care-and-Supported-Living-in-Northumberland.pdf In addition, Registered Providers may bid for capital from the Section 106 Affordable Housing S106 Developer Fund. https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Housing/Affordable.aspx The Council invited Registered providers to market engagement meetings between September 30th and October 7th 2024 via Microsoft Teams. The meetings involved reviewing the delivery strategy for the proposed schemes, give an overview of the bid process and current procurement timeframes. Providers have been given the opportunity to provide feedback on the Council's proposals, draft specification and design guide for extra care schemes

Planning Information

he Council would like to invite interested Registered Providers to market engagement meetings in the weeks commencing September 30th and October 7th via Microsoft Teams or in person at County Hall. One and a half hour slots are available at the following dates/times, on a first come first served basis: • 09:00-13:00 October 1st 2024 • 13:00-16:00 October 3rd 2024 • 09:00-13:00 October 8th 2024 • 09:00-11:00 October 10th 2024 • 13:00-15:00 October 11th 2024 The meetings will review the delivery strategy for the proposed schemes, give an overview of the bid process and the current procurement timeframes. There will be the opportunity for Registered Providers to feedback on the Council's proposals, draft specification and design guide for extra care schemes. Registered Providers should register their interest via the Council e-tendering portal. Any questions arising from these sessions will be posted via the clarification function. Any information deemed commercially sensitive will not be shared via clarification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05584f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037112-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
graeme.hayes@northumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC21 Northumberland
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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