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title: "Extra Care Services"
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# Extra Care Services

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c58037a-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Blackburn with Darwen authority seeking tenders for the provision of Extra Care Services across seven locations in the North West of the United Kingdom. This initiative aims to promote independent living and support for individuals, with a contract valued at £2,200,000. The tender is currently in the active stage and was published on 10 April 2015, with the submission period closing on 11 May 2015. The contract duration spans from 1 August 2015 to 31 July 2017, under the classification of social services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in providing social care services, particularly those focused on supported housing solutions. Companies that can demonstrate experience in delivering flexible and responsive care, along with a strong ethos of promoting independence and community engagement, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses in the social services industry are encouraged to review the tender documents via the provided links to better understand the specific requirements and how they align with their capabilities.

## Notice

The provision of extra care at the seven services across the borough of Blackburn with Darwen. Extra Care Housing provides a preventative approach to supporting people to retain independence, choice and control and provides a viable alternative to residential care home placements, key elements of Extra Care schemes include: * 24 hour care and support, available at all times; * security of tenure deriving either from an assured tenancy or lease with the right to control access to their own property; * independent living by providing individually tenanted and self contained accommodation and services that are tailored to be flexible and responsive to changing need; * the option to provide opportunities for social interaction and community engagement; * an ethos that promotes self-determination, enabling and independence; * a model of supported housing rather than residential care. Additional information: Tender documents are available on the Chest https://www.the-chest.org.uk/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_home?ReadForm

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3e865c3-29df-4c12-9c0b-eab1a480e04f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2015 - 31 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB2 1DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3e865c3-29df-4c12-9c0b-eab1a480e04f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3e865c3-29df-4c12-9c0b-eab1a480e04f
  10th April 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_opportunity?OpenForm&contract_id=CONTRACT-9V4C-7NUETJ
  Provider contract link

## Notice URLs

- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/procontract/supplier.nsf
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_home?ReadForm

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