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Extra Care Services

Liverpool City Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

13 Jul 2026 at 17:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

02 Jul 2026 at 14:34

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

25 Jun 2026 at 10:21

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council is actively seeking to appoint experienced providers for the provision of extra care services across five Extra Care Housing schemes within the Liverpool city boundary. The current stage is the tender phase, with the contract title "Extra Care Services" under the Health and Social Work Services category, coded under CPV 85000000. The procurement method employed is an open competitive flexible procedure, with significant procedural steps including the submission of a procurement specific questionnaire (PSQ) followed by a tender document, assessed in two stages with potential bidder interviews. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 13 August 2026 and the tender period closing on 21 August 2026. The contracts will run from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030, with an option for a 36-month extension based on performance monitoring and ongoing service scope assessment.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in health and social care services, particularly those experienced in delivering high-quality support in residential care settings. The contract, valued at approximately £23.7 million gross, is divided into five lots, each targeting a specific housing scheme: Brookside House, Latham Court, Links View, Meadow Court, and Millachip Court. Companies capable of providing comprehensive care services and meeting the quality, cost, and social value requirements will find potential for sustainable business growth. Additionally, bidders can leverage this opportunity to enhance their public sector portfolio and create significant community impact within Liverpool, fostering long-term partnerships with the city council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Extra Care Services

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to appoint suitably experienced providers to deliver high-quality care and support services across five Extra Care Housing schemes within the Liverpool city boundary.

Lot Information

Brookside House Extra Care Scheme

Provision of extra care services at Brookside House, 46 Brookside Avenue, Knotty Ash, Liverpool, Merseyside, L14 7LN. Full details of the requirements can be found in the procurement documents.

Options: Utilisation of each schemes hours will be monitored and may result in an increase or decrease of hours within each scheme, or the requirement for additional services to support the scheme. The contract values stated in this notice are based on the Authority's current hourly rate. The Authority has the discretion to review the hourly rate annually as part of its fee setting review and market shaping duties under Section 5 Care Act 2014 and, as a result in any changes in standard fees rates for Extra Care Services, the Authority would vary the contract value accordingly. Details are set out in the procurement documents.

Renewal: The option to extend is for up to 36 months in any number of configurations. Extensions will be used at the sole discretion of the contracting authority. The contracts will be managed and performance monitored throughout the duration of the contract which will support any option to extend. Ongoing requirements and service scope will also be considered.

Latham Court Extra Care Scheme

The provision of extra care services at Latham Court, Bridgemere Close, Laurel Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L7 0LS. Full details of the requirements can be found in the procurement documents.

Options: Utilisation of each schemes hours will be monitored and may result in an increase or decrease of hours within each scheme, or the requirement for additional services to support the scheme. The contract values stated in this notice are based on the Authority's current hourly rate. The Authority has the discretion to review the hourly rate annually as part of its fee setting review and market shaping duties under Section 5 Care Act 2014 and, as a result in any changes in standard fees rates for Extra Care Services, the Authority would vary the contract value accordingly. Details are set out in the procurement documents.

Renewal: The option to extend is for up to 36 months in any number of configurations. Extensions will be used at the sole discretion of the contracting authority. The contracts will be managed and performance monitored throughout the duration of the contract which will support any option to extend. Ongoing requirements and service scope will also be considered.

Links View Extra Care Scheme

The provision of extra care services at Links View, 102 Vale Rd, Liverpool L25 7FB. Full details of the requirements can be found in the procurement documents.

Options: Utilisation of each schemes hours will be monitored and may result in an increase or decrease of hours within each scheme, or the requirement for additional services to support the scheme. The contract values stated in this notice are based on the Authority's current hourly rate. The Authority has the discretion to review the hourly rate annually as part of its fee setting review and market shaping duties under Section 5 Care Act 2014 and, as a result in any changes in standard fees rates for Extra Care Services, the Authority would vary the contract value accordingly. Details are set out in the procurement documents.

Renewal: The option to extend is for up to 36 months in any number of configurations. Extensions will be used at the sole discretion of the contracting authority. The contracts will be managed and performance monitored throughout the duration of the contract which will support any option to extend. Ongoing requirements and service scope will also be considered.

Meadow Court Extra Care Scheme

The provision of extra care services at Meadow Court, 1 Porchfield Close, Croxteth, Liverpool, Merseyside, L11 9DT Full details of the requirements can be found in the procurement documents.

Options: Utilisation of each schemes hours will be monitored and may result in an increase or decrease of hours within each scheme, or the requirement for additional services to support the scheme. The contract values stated in this notice are based on the Authority's current hourly rate. The Authority has the discretion to review the hourly rate annually as part of its fee setting review and market shaping duties under Section 5 Care Act 2014 and, as a result in any changes in standard fees rates for Extra Care Services, the Authority would vary the contract value accordingly. Details are set out in the procurement documents.

Renewal: The option to extend is for up to 36 months in any number of configurations. Extensions will be used at the sole discretion of the contracting authority. The contracts will be managed and performance monitored throughout the duration of the contract which will support any option to extend. Ongoing requirements and service scope will also be considered.

Millachip Court Extra Care Scheme

Provision of extra care services at Millachip Court, White Rock Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L6 5LA. Full details of the requirements can be found in the procurement documents.

Options: Utilisation of each schemes hours will be monitored and may result in an increase or decrease of hours within each scheme, or the requirement for additional services to support the scheme. The contract values stated in this notice are based on the Authority's current hourly rate. The Authority has the discretion to review the hourly rate annually as part of its fee setting review and market shaping duties under Section 5 Care Act 2014 and, as a result in any changes in standard fees rates for Extra Care Services, the Authority would vary the contract value accordingly. Details are set out in the procurement documents.

Renewal: The option to extend is for up to 36 months in any number of configurations. Extensions will be used at the sole discretion of the contracting authority. The contracts will be managed and performance monitored throughout the duration of the contract which will support any option to extend. Ongoing requirements and service scope will also be considered.

Planning Information

Liverpool City Council is seeking to appoint suitably experienced providers to deliver high quality care and support services across five Extra Care Housing schemes within the city boundary: Lot 1: Brookside House, Brookside Avenue, Liverpool, L14 7LN Lot 2: Latham Court, Bridgemere Close, Liverpool, L7 0LS Lot 3: Linksview, Vale Road, Liverpool, L25 7FB Lot 4: Meadow Court, Porchfield Close, Liverpool, L11 9DT Lot 5: Millachip Court, White Rock Street, Liverpool, L6 5LA This procurement is a key component of the Council's commitment to delivering its vision for Adult Social Care: "Working together, we will enable Liverpool residents to live full, active lives; to live independently and to play an active part in their local communities." Prior to the publication of the Extra Care Services tender pack, Liverpool City Council will be hosting an information session for prospective bidders on Wednesday 1 July 2026 from 11:00 - 12:00. This session will be undertaken via MS Teams. To register your interest, please email the team at AdultCommissioningTeam.People@liverpool.gov.uk using the title Extra Care Information Session, and provide the following information: Provider name Your name Your job role Your email address An MS Teams link will then be issued to all registered attendees by close of play on Tuesday 30 June 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bcc2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065804-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,825,890 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£19,825,890 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-07-16

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Liverpool City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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