This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

15 Jun 2026 at 06:01

Planning

26 May 2026 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Borough Council, located in South Shields, is in the Tender stage of a public procurement process, seeking a provider for Extra Care Services at Griffin Court, Hebburn. The process is conducted through a Competitive Flexible Procedure, which includes a two-stage selective method. The procurement relates to the health and social work services industry, with an estimated contract value of £26,912,278.80. Important dates in the timeline include a deadline for the Procurement Specific Questionnaire submission by 12 noon, 26 June 2026, and the tender responses due by 12 noon, 24 July 2026. The contract period is set from 1 January 2027 to 31 March 2033, with potential extensions, and is part of the light-touch regime.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care, particularly those registered with the Care Quality Commission to deliver home care and/or extra care services. Ideal candidates would include experienced providers who can cater to adults with a range of needs including dementia and physical disabilities. The Scheme's strategic partnership with Karbon Homes highlights the integration of housing and care services, presenting potential for businesses that can offer innovative care solutions, meet quality staffing requirements, and demonstrate effective partnership working. The inclusion of digital solutions and social value in the award criteria further allows businesses with strengths in these areas to stand out.

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Notice Title

Extra Care Services - Griffin Court, Hebburn

Notice Description

South Tyneside Council is seeking a provider to deliver extra care services into Griffin Court Extra Care Scheme in partnership with Karbon Homes who will be the Registered Landlord and will provide housing related support, including an activities program within the Scheme. Housing staff will be present between the hours of 8.30am and 5pm, 7 days per week. The eligibility criteria comprises of adults (18+) with a Care Act eligible need. The Scheme is intended to support people with a range of needs including Physical Disabilities, Dementia, low/moderate Learning Disabilities/Autism and Mental Health. The Scheme is due for completion in October/November 2026, with residents moving into the Scheme from January 27 in a phased manner. The Scheme consists of 95 apartments: 20 two-bed apartments and 75 one-bed apartments (17 will be specialist dementia apartments on the ground floor for which people will require a Community DOLS to reside in with this being a locked door area and people deprived of their liberty). To be eligible to bid, tenderers must be registered with the Care Quality Commission to deliver home care and/or extra care services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The option to extend by 2 periods of 1 year each.

Planning Information

South Tyneside Council is holding a Provider Engagement event on 10th June 2026 at 10am - 11am Online (MS Teams). Details of this event can be found: https://open-uk.org/opportunities/overview/public/06bc66d9-3c3f-46be-a5a2-cd6659abfefc. Opportunity #OPEN20261124

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a3b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055951-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£26,912,278 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2034-07-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH 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
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

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