Award

Extra Care Housing Schemes in Slough - Care and Support Services

SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2026 at 16:35

Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 15:56

Planning

13 Oct 2025 at 22:14

Summary of the contracting process

Slough Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Care and Support Services within Extra Care Housing Schemes at The Pines and Northampton Place in Slough. The awarded contract, now at the Award stage, is set to commence on 1 September 2026 and will initially run for three years with an option for extension up to 31 August 2031. The total value of the contract is £4,574,305, awarded to Agincare UK Limited. This contract falls under the health and social work services category and is relevant to sub-central government public authorities. This open procurement method was initiated with a legal basis under the UKPGA 2023/54 and employs a special "light touch" regime. It aims to support older adults, as well as younger adults with disabilities or mental health challenges, by offering a flexible Core and Flex model for responsive care.

This contracting opportunity presents significant avenues for business growth, particularly advantageous to large enterprises specialising in care services, including health and social work sectors. Companies experienced in providing flexible, quality-focused care solutions aligned with local government services will be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The procurement provides chances to showcase service quality while meeting specific client outcomes, thereby enhancing a company's reputation and opening further contractual opportunities within the public sector. With this award, Agincare UK Limited exemplifies the potential for large businesses to successfully secure contracts that provide strategic alignment with local government objectives aimed at improving independence and quality of life for older and disabled populations.

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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.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aecd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042741-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£4,574,305 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
19 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-09-02

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGINCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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