Planning

Extra care scheme

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Apr 2026 at 10:28

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire County Council is preparing to release a procurement opportunity titled "Extra care scheme" as part of the Fenland Riverside Development. This process is currently in the planning stage, with the official tender notice expected to be published by 1st April 2027. The procurement falls under the industry category of 'Social work services with accommodation' and is designated as a 'light touch' regime. The total contract value is estimated at £3.3 million gross, with a specific focus on services. The location for the scheme is in the UKH12 region, specifically at Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, with operations expected to commence on 1st October 2027 and potentially continue until 30th September 2037, contingent on renewal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work services with a particular emphasis on accommodation. The procurement process is notably suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), allowing a broader range of businesses to participate and potentially secure a key regional contract. Companies that can offer innovative solutions in the care and accommodation sectors may find this project particularly ripe for contributing to their growth and expansion within the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Extra care scheme

Notice Description

This is a procurement for light touch services. The procurement is for the Fenland Riverside Development extra care scheme. Please note this is not a tender notice, please see below details for when we expect to publish the tender notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067eb5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032263-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£2,640,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 202712 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
ALCONBURY WEALD, HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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