---
title: "Extra Care Housing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fc41"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-01"
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# Extra Care Housing

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fc41

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## Summary

Plymouth City Council has awarded contracts for "Extra Care Housing" services across four localities in Plymouth, United Kingdom. The project, under the sub-central public authority category, focuses on providing 24/7 on-site care for residents, mostly aged 55 and older, within self-contained homes. This open procurement process, completed with a series of tenders, was executed through an open procedure under the light-touch regime. The contracts, each lasting four years with potential extensions of up to four more years, cover the North, East, South, and West localities of Plymouth, with the procurement stage now complete. Noteworthy details include that contract periods commenced on 1 May 2026, with the legal framework guided by the 2023/54 UKPGA legislation. The total contract value across all localities amounted to £31.6 million.

This tender offers extensive opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in social work and related services. Large-scale service providers would find the contract's scope fitting due to its requirement for stability and consistent service delivery, but there's also room for SMEs who can demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness in care delivery. The contract supports initiatives to improve the wellbeing of service users, promote independence, and strengthen community relations—features that enable providers to contribute meaningfully to social value. With a focus on innovation and collaboration with housing providers, businesses that excel in these areas are well suited to leverage the outcome for growth, particularly within health and social care sectors.

## Notice

ECH is delivered within 7 schemes across Plymouth where people (the majority aged 55+) have their own self-contained homes as part of a larger complex, have a legal right to occupy the property and have the provision of 24/7 on-site care and support. The duration of the contract (Lots 1-4) is for 4 years with possible extensions of 2 years plus 2 years. The total contract values for Lots 1 - 4 (4+2+2), taking into account potential inflationary increases are detailed below: Lot 1: Extra Care Housing North Locality: PS4m Lot 2: Extra Care Housing East Locality: PS4.6m Lot 3: Extra Care Housing South Locality: PS10m Lot 4: Extra Care Housing West Locality: PS13m

### Lot Information

Extra Care Housing North Locality

Renewal: The anticipated duration of the contract Lots 1 to 4 is for 4 years with possible extensions of 2 years plus 2 years. For further information please go to www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk search for Extra Care Housing opportunity. You will need to log in, register interest in the opportunity and download specification for more detailed information.

Extra Care Housing East Locality

Renewal: The anticipated duration of the contract Lots 1 to 4 is for 4 years with possible extensions of 2 years plus 2 years. For further information please go to www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk search for Extra Care Housing opportunity. You will need to log in, register interest in the opportunity and download specification for more detailed information.

Extra Care Housing South Locality

Renewal: The anticipated duration of the contract Lots 1 to 4 is for 4 years with possible extensions of 2 years plus 2 years. For further information please go to www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk search for Extra Care Housing opportunity. You will need to log in, register interest in the opportunity and download specification for more detailed information.

Extra Care Housing West Locality

Renewal: The anticipated duration of the contract Lots 1 to 4 is for 4 years with possible extensions of 2 years plus 2 years. For further information please go to www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk search for Extra Care Housing opportunity. You will need to log in, register interest in the opportunity and download specification for more detailed information.

### Planning Information

Plymouth City Council will be holding market engagement events with organisations interested in
providing care and support services within our Extra Care Housing schemes across the city.
We would like to invite you to attend one of our market engagement events for the Plymouth Extra
Care Housing contract. The engagement events will be held virtually with additional plans being
finalised to host in person open day events, providing an opportunity to visit the schemes. Further
details will be shared at the virtual engagement sessions. In person events are likely to be scheduled between 28th April 2025 and 9th May 2025.
Virtual Engagement Sessions
17th April 2025: 11.30am – 12.30pm (MS Teams)
25th April 2025: 2pm – 3pm (MS Teams)
During the virtual sessions, we will describe our aims in terms of the contract and the procurement
activity and timeframes and provide an opportunity for questions and answers.
To express an interest in attending a virtual session, please e-mail
JointCommissioning@plymouth.gov.uk with your details and preferred date in order
that you can be included in the meeting register. The link to the virtual events will be sent to
you prior to the event.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051505-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | 12 May 2025 |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,600,000 |
| Lots value | £31,600,000 |
| Awards value | £31,600,000 |
| Contracts value | £31,600,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL1 3BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK41 Plymouth |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | G P HOMECARE; SAGE CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 14:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051505-2026
- 30 Dec 2025 at 15:40 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086486-2025
- 17 Dec 2025 at 16:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083999-2025
- 23 Jun 2025 at 15:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034511-2025
- 2 Apr 2025 at 15:33 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012625-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051505-2026
  1st June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086486-2025
  30th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083999-2025
  17th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034511-2025
  23rd June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012625-2025
  2nd April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
  Extra Care Housing opportunity
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17001
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17002

## Notice URLs

- http://www.careoutlook.co.uk
- http://www.diligentcareservices.co.uk
- http://www.durnford.org
- http://www.havencare.com
- http://www.icareliving.co.uk
- http://www.networkhsc.co.uk
- http://www.plymouth.gov.uk
- http://www.radis.co.uk
- https://caresante.co.uk/helpers-home-care/
- https://sage-care.co.uk
- https://www.agincare.com/
- https://www.districthealth.care/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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