--- title: "Extra care - Supported Living Accommodation" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049ad9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049ad9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049ad9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049ad9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-16" --- # Extra care - Supported Living Accommodation Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049ad9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049ad9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049ad9.json) ## Summary Northumberland County Council is currently in the planning stage of its tender process for the development of Extra Care and Supported Living Accommodation across multiple locations within the county, which include Amble, Hexham, Prudhoe, Alnwick, Berwick, Blyth, Cramlington, Morpeth, and Ponteland. The procurement aims to address the high demand for supported living options for older people and those with differing needs such as learning disabilities, dementia, and physical disabilities. Registered Providers are invited to design, construct, and manage extra care schemes, providing alternatives to residential care and sheltered accommodation. Key dates include market engagement meetings starting from 1st October 2024, with completion aimed within the next five years. Financial support aligned with the Adult Services Extra Care and Supported Living Strategy 2024 is also available, enhancing the project’s viability. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, property management, and care services to expand their operations. Companies with expertise in designing and managing multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses within community-focused environments will find this particularly advantageous. Registered Providers can leverage this tender to deliver innovative living solutions in high-demand areas, ensuring substantial business growth by fulfilling a critical community need. The project also offers pathways for financial backing, making it an attractive proposition for those looking to drive social impact through business growth. Interested parties should prepare to engage with the Council’s procurement process, and register their interest through the e-tendering portal to participate in upcoming engagement meetings. ## Notice Northumberland is the most northerly county in England and covers a large area from the Tyne and Wear conurbation to the Scottish Border. The county covers an area of 400,000 hectares and has a population of 306,000 people living in approximately 130,000 households. Northumberland County Council (the Council) is committed to the development of Extra Care and approved a revised version of the Extra Care and Supported Living Strategy in February 2024. https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Care/Support/Long-term-support.aspx There is very limited supply of independent supported living accommodation for older people in Northumberland and the current extra care schemes are in high demand. The Council would like to see more extra care being delivered which can provide homes and support for people with a range of needs, offering an alternative to residential care and sheltered accommodation. The Council is seeking to appoint Registered Providers to design, construct and manage extra care schemes at various locations across the county. Extra care accommodation for older people over 55, will also include people with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, early onset, and mid-term dementia, and those with a physical and/or sensory disability. There will take a flexible approach where people under 55 will be able to live at the schemes. Nine key locations have been identified for the development of extra care schemes in the next 5 years. These are: * Amble * Hexham* * Prudhoe * Alnwick* * Berwick * Blyth* * Cramlington* * Morpeth * Ponteland* There are 5 sites owned by the Council (*). The Council has completed an initial analysis of demand and suitability at these locations considering: * demand for the schemes * the location of local amenities * access to good and regular public transport links nearby * access to open spaces, communal gardens, and outdoor activities * initial feedback from planning officers regarding the suitability of sites for extra care. The Council will also consider other larger towns in the county, sites put forward by Registered Providers as well as innovative solutions for those people living in more rural parts of the county. Financial support for extra care schemes that meet the strategic objectives set out in the Adult Services Extra Care and Supported Living Strategy 2024 will also be available. https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/NorthumberlandCountyCouncil/media/Health-and-social-care/Grants-to-Support-the-Development-of-Extra-Care-and-Supported-Living-in-Northumberland.pdf In addition, Registered Providers may bid for capital from the Section 106 Affordable Housing S106 Developer Fund. https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Housing/Affordable.aspx The Council would like to invite interested Registered Providers to market engagement meetings in the weeks commencing September 30th and October 7th via Microsoft Teams or in person at County Hall. One and a half hour slots are available at the following dates/times, on a first come first served basis: * 09:00-13:00 October 1st 2024 * 13:00-16:00 October 3rd 2024 * 09:00-13:00 October 8th 2024 * 09:00-11:00 October 10th 2024 * 13:00-15:00 October 11th 2024 The meetings will review the delivery strategy for the proposed schemes, give an overview of the bid process and the current procurement timeframes. There will be the opportunity for Registered Providers to feedback on the Council's proposals, draft specification and design guide for extra care schemes. Registered Providers should register their interest via the Council e-tendering portal. Any questions arising from these sessions will be posted via the clarification function. Any information deemed commercially sensitive will not be shared via clarification. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Council is seeking to appoint a Registered Provider to design, construct and manage the development of an extra care scheme at the Old Library site in Cramlington. Extra care accommodation for older people over 55, will also include people with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, early onset, and mid-term dementia, and those with a physical and/or sensory disability. However, younger people who are considered compatible may also be nominated by exception where there is evidence that they would benefit from the supportive and accessible environment. This is an opportunity to deliver an innovative design to create a vibrant place to live, with access to local amenities, public transport, and shops. It will offer a real choice for people as they grow older, and their care needs grow. For many their only option would be residential or nursing care homes. The scheme will be capable of supporting people who require low, medium, and high levels of care. It will also help prevent one of the biggest issues facing older people, social isolation. The Registered Provider will be responsible for all landlord services including, but not limited to: * letting of properties * repairs and maintenance of both tenants' apartments and communal areas * tenant involvement in decision making including co-production * the use of the scheme as a community hub * activities at the scheme. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029501-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Jan 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MORPETH | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE61 2EF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland | | Local authority | Northumberland | | Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill | | Westminster constituency | North Northumberland | | Delivery location | TLC21 Northumberland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses ## Release History - 16 Sep 2024 at 08:06 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029501-2024 - 13 Sep 2024 at 13:31 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029432-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.northumberland.gov.uk - https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Care/Support/Long-term-support.aspx - https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Housing/Affordable.aspx - https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/NorthumberlandCountyCouncil/media/Health-and-social-care/Grants-to-Support-the-Development-of-Extra-Care-and-Supported-Living-in-Northumberland.pdf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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