Planning

Extra Care Services - Griffin Court, Hebburn

SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 13:16

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for providing Extra Care Services at Griffin Court, located in Hebburn, UKC22 region, United Kingdom. The procurement method is in the initial market engagement phase, with a provider engagement event scheduled online via MS Teams on 10th June 2026. This project falls under the services category, specifically targeting community, social, and personal services. The anticipated completion for the Griffin Court scheme is projected for October/November 2026, with a phased move-in for residents starting from 27th January 2027. This development is in partnership with Karbon Homes, who will act as the Registered Landlord. The total estimated contract value is £1,440,000 gross, with an expected contract period spanning from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2031.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare and social care services, particularly those experienced with adults requiring various care needs, including Dementia, Physical Disabilities, and Mental Health. Companies with a proven track record of delivering high-quality services in a similar scope are encouraged to engage in this process. Additionally, the opportunity aligns with Social Value and VCSE suits, stressing the importance of community-oriented and socially driven service providers. This engagement session facilitates potential bidders to align their services with the council’s strategic priorities, allowing businesses to shape and influence the development of Griffin Court’s service model.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Extra Care Services - Griffin Court, Hebburn

Notice Description

South Tyneside Council is inviting care providers to attend an online engagement session regarding a forthcoming opportunity to deliver care and support within Griffin Court, which is a new Extra Care Housing scheme in the Borough. To expand a little further, we are delivering Griffin Court 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). This Session is intended to: * Outline our vision and strategic priorities for Extra Care provision. * Provide an overview of the proposed Scheme and commissioning intentions. * Share indicative timelines for procurement. * Offer an opportunity for providers to ask questions and inform the development of the service model. We are keen to engage with experienced, high-quality providers who are interested in potentially tendering for this opportunity. Please note that the contract value and contract length at this early stage is estimated.

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a3b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048819-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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