Tender

Extra Care Housing Schemes in Slough - Care and Support Services

SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 15:56

Planning

13 Oct 2025 at 22:14

Summary of the contracting process

Slough Borough Council is conducting a tender process to procure care and support services for Extra Care Housing Schemes in Slough, offering opportunities for providers with experience in health and social work services. This tender, titled "Extra Care Housing Schemes in Slough - Care and Support Services," falls under the public authority sub-central government category and takes place in the UKJ11 region. The Council seeks to commission services across two schemes, The Pines and Northampton Place, comprising 126 units. The process is in the tender stage, with key deadlines including the end of the tender period on 23 January 2026 and the beginning of the contract on 1 September 2026. Additionally, there is a Supplier Engagement Presentation scheduled for 8 January 2026.

The procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in health, social work, and related sectors. With a contract value of £914,861, this initiative appeals to providers with capabilities in executing a Core and Flex model of care, addressing the complex needs of older adults and younger individuals with disabilities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality, integrated care and fostering independence in Extra Care settings are well-suited to compete. This approach aligns with Slough Borough Council's vision to promote community-based solutions, thus potentially reducing the demand for traditional residential care placements and enhancing wellbeing within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Extra Care Housing Schemes in Slough - Care and Support Services

Notice Description

Slough Borough Council is seeking suitably experienced and qualified providers for the provision of Care and Support services for Extra Care Housing across two schemes in Slough, at The Pines and Northampton Place (total 126 units). The Care and Support services offered in Extra Care are mainly aimed at older people but may also meet the needs of younger adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities or mental health challenges. The service will operate a Core and Flex model: a guaranteed on-site core (including a waking night presence and a light daytime cover window for unplanned response/coordination) with flexible, planned care commissioned on actuals to meet individual outcomes. The contract will commence on 1 September 2026 for an initial three year period with the option to extend for two x twelve month periods to 31 August 2031. The Council are holding a Supplier Engagement Presentation on 8 January 2026 at 10am. Further details are detailed in the ITT.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend this contract for a further 1+1 years.

Planning Information

Potential Providers are to download the RFI questionnaire and return it via the e-procurement portal by the deadline. https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Login. Ref: SBC 038696

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aecd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082623-2025
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£914,861 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£914,861 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
28 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-09-02

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sbcprocurement@slough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SLOUGH
Postcode
SL1 2EL
Post Town
Slough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
Slough
Electoral Ward
Herschel Park
Westminster Constituency
Slough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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