Tender

Extra Care Housing/ Adult Social Care

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN

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Tender

10 Nov 2025 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Blackburn with Darwen Council is conducting a tender process for the "Extra Care Housing/ Adult Social Care" project in the United Kingdom, focusing on developing high-quality services to support adult independence. This tender falls under the services industry category requiring social work services with accommodation. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a tender period ending on 10th December 2025. The procurement method is open, with an open procedure being utilised. Interested suppliers should submit their tenders via The Chest portal. The contract, legally based on UKPGA 2023/54, is valued at approximately £17.3 million GBP net and involves two lots located in Blackburn and Darwen.

This opportunity is aimed at enabling business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs capable of providing social care services. The procurement consists of two lots, each with the potential to serve different demographic needs, thereby allowing suppliers to target specific market segments. Ideal candidates will have expertise in community integration and catering to clients with varying support needs, such as long-term health conditions or dementia. Businesses offering innovative care solutions and demonstrating a strong understanding of social value are well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract spans from 1st June 2026 through 31st May 2029, with possible extensions up to 2031, affording substantial business continuity for successful bidders.

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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/072261-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 20254 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-06-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
Contact Name
Anas Patel
Contact Email
anas.patel@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01254 666529

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB2 1DH
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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