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PlanningUpdate

26 May 2026 at 10:51

Planning

22 May 2026 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council is at the planning stage for the procurement process concerning the provision of care support at Strawberry Gardens Extra Care Housing. The procurement falls under the services category and specifically relates to social work and related services in the UKK12 region of the United Kingdom. The anticipated future notice date for this procurement is 1st April 2027, with the contract period set to begin on 27th October 2027 and potentially extend until 26th October 2033. The main intent is to support individuals to live at home within Strawberry Gardens, a project marked by its 'light touch' special regime designation. The planned procurement has been formalised through a pipeline notice published on 26th May 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the social care sector, particularly those with expertise in delivering extra care housing services. Enterprises that specialise in providing personalised care and support can benefit from participating in a long-term, renewable contract that addresses the needs of a local government authority like North Somerset Council. Engaging in such a project can offer sustained business growth and the chance to contribute to community welfare by enhancing care delivery systems within the region. The procurement method outlined ensures that businesses meeting the specific service delivery requirements can engage competitively, benefiting from the UK's structured procurement environment.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Support to Live at Home - Extra Care Housing (Strawberry Gardens)

Notice Description

Provision of care support at Strawberry Gardens Extra Care Housing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a0ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048595-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20279 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Oct 2027 - 26 Oct 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Further Information

Notice Documents

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