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Tender

03 Jul 2026 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

Karbon Homes, a public authority in Newcastle upon Tyne, is inviting bids for an "Onsite First Responder Service". This tender involves providing care and support services for older individuals with extra care needs at three locations: Weavers Court in Alnwick, The Manors in Prudhoe, and The Elms in Chester le Street. The tender, which is part of an open procurement process, was published on 3rd July 2026 with key dates including the enquiry period ending on 28th July 2026 and tender submissions closing on 7th August 2026. Total budget allocation for this project is GBP 2,000,000, with individual contracts at each location ranging between GBP 650,000 and GBP 700,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in customer-care services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality, first response care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, reflecting suitability criteria. The contract offers potential long-term engagement as it includes a renewal option, extending the initial three-year period by two additional years (in 12-month increments). Quality, pricing, and social value are key award criteria, making it essential for businesses to demonstrate excellence in these areas. This opportunity is ideal for businesses experienced in the care sector and those looking to expand their client base within the UK marketplace.

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Notice Title

Onsite First Responder Service

Notice Description

The provision of an on-site first response care and support service for older people with extra care needs, delivered by an on-site first response Care Team at the below 3 sites. Weavers Court, Swordy Drive, Alnwick NE66 1SZ - 58 Properties The Manors, Adderlane Rd, Prudhoe NE42 5ET - 46 Properties The Elms, Moorfoot Ave, Chester le Street, DH2 3DQ - 54 Properties

Lot Information

Weavers Court

To provide onsite first responder services at this extra care scheme site (Weavers Court).

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

The Manors

To provide onsite first responder services to this extra care scheme (The Manors).

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

The Elms

To provide onsite first responder services to this extra care scheme (The Elms).

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c38b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062848-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79342320 - Customer-care services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KARBON HOMES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE12 8EG
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
Not specified

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Longbenton & Benton
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

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