Planning

Extra Care Housing

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

10 Sep 2025 at 08:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, is being led by Gateshead Borough Council for their "Extra Care Housing" project. This initiative is under the main procurement category of works, focusing on the building construction industry. The Council is actively seeking suitable sites in Gateshead, UK, to develop approximately two sites for Extra Care Housing, each accommodating around 80 beds. Businesses have until 17th October 2025 to participate in the market engagement questionnaire, as indicated in the preliminary notice published on 10th September 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the construction industry, particularly those with experience in residential and care facility developments. Companies that have access to feasible development sites in the Gateshead region or those looking to partner in delivering large-scale residential projects may find this opportunity ideal. The project's expected start in April 2026, with a planned year-long contract period, offers substantial business growth potential for those able to meet the council's specifications for viable sites and construction capacity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Extra Care Housing

Notice Description

Gateshead Council are seeking parties to come forward with available sites which they are actively marketing or they are aware are available to assist in the delivery of their Extra Care Housing (ECH) programme. These sites should be suitable for residential development by the Council or one of the Council's developer partners and any site should fulfil the requirements outlined within this brief. Gateshead Council have an active requirement for two sites (defined further in this report) to bring forward two ECH sites, in the region of 80 beds in each location. The Council considers the minimum number of apartments for large extra care housing to be 50 units in order that the housing management, care and support services and any additional facilities can be financially viable.

Planning Information

Market engagement questionnaire published on Open portal (https://www.open-uk.org/). This can be found using project number OPEN20251572.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05972d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055224-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 1-2 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
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
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)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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