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Extra Care Housing/ Adult Social Care

Blackburn with Darwen

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Mar 2026 at 14:32

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Nov 2025 at 09:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council is managing a key procurement process for the development and commissioning of high-quality Extra Care Housing services. This initiative, titled "Extra Care Housing/ Adult Social Care", aims to support adults with varying levels of need to live independently within their own homes in Blackburn with Darwen. The procurement process involves two lots, Lot 1 covering Kingsway and Springbank Court, and Lot 2 including Albion Mill, Riverside Heights, and Pembroke Court, with services provided 24/7 across these schemes. The procurement method is open and falls under the category of social work services with accommodation. The contract award notices were published on 6th March 2026, and pending supplier agreements are scheduled to be signed by 28th March 2026. The contract period is set from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029, with options for further renewals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social care sector to expand their reach and enhance their service offerings. Ideal candidates include SMEs and large organisations capable of delivering comprehensive care solutions for adults. The initiative prioritises quality, community integration, and social value, ensuring businesses can contribute positively to societal welfare. With multiple lots available, there is potential for various suppliers to secure contracts, promoting competitiveness and innovation in service delivery. Companies with expertise in adult care services, dementia care, physical disability support, and preventative health maintenance are well-suited to compete in this process, aiding them in gaining substantial growth and establishing long-term service partnerships within the competitive adult social care market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Extra Care Housing/ Adult Social Care

Notice Description

This project focuses on the development and commissioning of a high-quality Extra Care Housing service within Blackburn with Darwen, designed to support adults with varying levels of need to live independently within their own homes. The specification outlines the delivery of 24/7 on-site care and support across five schemes, with an emphasis on prevention, wellbeing, and community integration. Lot 1 covers two Extra Care Housing schemes based in Blackburn: Kingsway and Springbank Court. Both cater primarily to residents aged 55 and over, offering 24-hour on-site care and support. Lot 2 includes three schemes: Albion Mill (Ewood), Riverside Heights, and Pembroke Court (Darwen). These schemes support a wider age range, from 18 years and over, providing 24-hour or daytime on-site care depending on the location. They offer tailored support for residents with diverse needs, including long-term health conditions, dementia, and physical disabilities.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Blackburn

Lot is for Blackburn there are two schemes, Springbank Court and Kingsway

Renewal: The provider can be given an extension of a further 12 months (31 May 2030) with another further year (31 May 2031)

Lot 2 Darwen

This lot consists of 3 schemes, Albion Mill Riverside Heights Pembroke Court

Renewal: This contract may be awarded for a further year (31 May 2030) and then a further year (30 May 2031)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd49
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020473-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,300,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£17,300,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£17,300,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-06-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Blackburn with Darwen
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Postcode Area
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Housing 21

Guardian Homecare UK Ltd

Further Information

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