Planning

Little Lowfield supported housing for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism with lower support needs

CITY OF YORK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

31 Jul 2025 at 11:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 Jul 2025 at 10:30

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of York Council is planning the development of Little Lowfield supported housing for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism at Lowfield Green in York. This project currently resides in the planning stage and aims to offer supported housing with lower support needs. Key dates include a market engagement event scheduled for 11am on Thursday, 14th August 2025, held online via a Teams video call meeting. The procurement focuses on the health and social work services industry category, targeting the United Kingdom's UKE21 region. The procurement method falls under the "lightTouch" special regime and promises a gross value of £3,990,000, extending potentially until 2034. Prospective providers can contribute input until the project's due date on 30th September 2025.

This tender presents a vital opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care, particularly providers with experience in supported housing design and management. Companies offering services related to warden calls, door entry systems, security management, and assistive technologies stand to gain significantly from collaborating on this significant project. Such businesses can contribute to a growing, inclusive community in York, enhancing their portfolio and strengthening collaborative efforts with local authorities. The venture allows experienced care service companies and innovative housing solutions providers to establish themselves in a well-regarded and award-winning development area, potentially expanding their operations throughout the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Little Lowfield supported housing for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism with lower support needs

Notice Description

The City of York Council is planning to develop a small vacant plot at Lowfield Green in York into supported housing that would be suitable for some adults with learning disabilities and/or autism with lower support needs. We are seeking to engage with experienced care providers especially service managers, to assist us in designing this development in the best way possible for residents and staff. The design of the accommodation and grounds for the Little Lowfield scheme hopes to adhere to best practices for supported housing and will place the needs and wellbeing of its potential residents central to the design (e.g. individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism, consideration should also be given to potential challenging behaviours). The design and project team are seeking early input from providers who are knowledgeable in these requirements and with experience of how to manage care provider teams in similar settings. Experience in managing teams of (or working within the practicalities and constraints of) support staff, cleaners / cleaning contracts, complexities and practicalities around warden call, door entry systems, security management and assistive technologies, fire evacuation, refuse strategies and parking strategies, is also very welcome. Our goal is to create approximately 15 one-bedroom self-contained apartments, potentially arranged in two blocks, featuring garden areas and private outdoor space where feasible. The design may span two or more storeys and will include some communal areas and facilities for staff support. Around 25% of the apartments (approximately four units) will serve as part of an accommodation pathway. This will allow for the assessment of support needs for these individuals while helping them develop skills to live more independently in preparation for adulthood. Additionally, this temporary accommodation will be available for individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism who are experiencing homelessness. The remaining 75% (around 12 units) will be designated as permanent homes. The landscaping scheme will be a key focus of the design to ensure that residents can connect with nature. Rooms will be designed to maximize natural daylight and views of outdoor features while minimizing disturbances caused by outside activities and main thoroughfares. Design considerations are expected to include auditory and sensory processing needs. This may involve acoustically insulated flats, use of desaturated colours, incorporation of natural materials and textures, and thoughtful ceiling height considerations to enhance residents' well-being. There will be a Market Engagement event to be held at 11am on Thursday 14th August 2025 through a Teams video call meeting invitation and to book tickets for this meeting please access through the Eventbrite website to book tickets at the following link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/little-lowfield-supported-housing-development-and-providers-engagement-tickets-1540807529799?aff=oddtdtcreator

Planning Information

The City of York Council has published a market engagement notification on the website www.eventbrite.co.uk where interested care providers can book tickets to attend the online engagement event which will be held on a Teams video call meeting on Thursday 14th August 2025 at 11am. The Market Engagement event will be held at 11am on Thursday 14th August 2025 through a Teams video call meeting invitation and to book tickets for this meeting please access through the Eventbrite website to book tickets at the following link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/little-lowfield-supported-housing-development-and-providers-engagement-tickets-1540807529799?aff=oddtdtcreator

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05639d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044719-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£3,325,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Nov 202611 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Oct 2027 - 14 Oct 2030 3-4 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
CITY OF YORK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@york.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

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