ASC26015 Extra Care at Gilbert Court

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

22 May 2026 at 09:40

Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 11:32

Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 10:05

Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council is conducting a tender process for the provision of support services at Gilbert Court as part of its Extra Care schemes. The project, titled "ASC26015 Extra Care at Gilbert Court," falls under the health and social work services category (CPV codes 85000000 and 85300000) and is part of the light-touch regime with an open procurement method. This procurement is particularly focused on integrating independent living with care services for individuals aged 55 and over, ensuring 24/7 support is available. Key dates to note are the tender submission deadline on 23rd June 2026, the end of the enquiry period on 16th June 2026, and the anticipated contract award by 1st August 2026, with the contract period running from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2031. The project is estimated at a gross value of £3,385,242 and will take place in the region of UKG12 in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in delivering compliant, quality care services, particularly those with experience in health and social work services or domiciliary care. Companies capable of providing responsive, resilient operations, along with a competent workforce, will find this project aligns well with their expertise. Moreover, businesses can leverage this contract to deliver measurable social value, supporting Worcestershire's economic, social, and environmental priorities. SMEs with innovative approaches to personalised and community-integrated services are poised to expand their portfolios and establish themselves firmly in the public sector market. The open procedure allows for broad competition, inviting capable providers who can contribute positively to the local community and, by extension, enhance their business growth through collaboration and high service standards.

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Notice Title

ASC26015 Extra Care at Gilbert Court

Notice Description

Worcestershire County Council currently commission 12 extra care schemes across Worcestershire in partnership with the Housing Providers. In some schemes, the housing provider and the care provider are separate organisations, while in others, the housing provider also delivers the onsite care. An Extra Care Scheme is designed for individuals, typically aged 55 and over, and it combines independent living with access to 24/7 support and care services. It provides self-contained accommodation and offers additional services such as personal care and domestic assistance tailored to the individual's needs. The goal is to maintain independence and quality of life by ensuring necessary support is readily available. The model integrates housing management, 24/7 support and care and is key for people to live the most independent and best life they can. There are two specific areas of support: 1. Onsite care for individuals - this is personal care which everyone who lives in the scheme may or may not need. This personal care tends to be the needs assessed by Adult Social Care. 2. Core support - this is for people living within the scheme which is a combination of housing, support and domiciliary care. This core support is available to everyone living within the extra care scheme. It is low level support to help people maintain their tenancy, to access opportunities within the scheme and in the wider local community such as leisure activities, social networking, or lifelong learning. The Council is seeking a supplier to provide the two specific areas of support above at one of its extra care schemes at Gilbert Court.

Planning Information

Please note: THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION We are seeking to understand the capacity, innovation, and expertise within the market to deliver onsite extra care and the core services that will form this contract. By engaging with potential providers, we aim to shape a commissioning approach that is responsive, inclusive, and founded in real‑world insight. The questionnaire can be downloaded by clicking "View Synopsis" or by going to the Clarifications tab on the project page at the following link: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ProjectManage/5857 Please send your response back via email to amiron@worcestershire.gov.uk by 4pm on 13 March 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ddf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047599-2026
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,821,035 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,821,035 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2QT
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG12 Worcestershire CC

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

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