Award

Provision of Care and Support services in Rushcliffe Extra Care Schemes

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

20 Mar 2026 at 13:03

Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of care and support services within two Extra Care housing schemes in Rushcliffe. The procurement process followed a selective procedure, specifically a competitive flexible procedure, under the light-touch regime. The awarded contract, related to health and social work services, was completed with a gross value of £1,143,600, with Comfort Call Limited identified as the supplier. The contract period is set from 18th July 2026 to 30th June 2028, and the service focuses on delivering 24/7 person-centred care, promoting independence and wellbeing. This procurement falls under the public authority - sub-central government classification and is located in the UKF16 region.

This tender creates significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare and social work services. It provides a lucrative opportunity for suppliers capable of offering integrated, flexible, and responsive care services. Companies with expertise in partnerships with housing providers and stakeholders will find this contract particularly suitable, enhancing their reputability within public sector bidding. As the tender involved both SMEs and larger entities, it opens doors for businesses of various scales. Bidders were evaluated based on quality and price, with the former carrying a weightage of 70%, allowing quality-driven businesses to excel.

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Notice Title

Provision of Care and Support services in Rushcliffe Extra Care Schemes

Notice Description

To procure a public contract for the provision of care and support services within two Extra Care housing schemes in Rushcliffe. The service comprises the delivery of 24/7 on-site, person-centred care and support to individuals with assessed needs, with a focus on promoting independence, wellbeing and preventing or delaying the need for more intensive care. The provider will work in partnership with the housing provider and other stakeholders to deliver integrated, flexible and responsive support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05efa4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025765-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£953,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£953,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£953,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
2027-02-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMFORT CALL

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