---
title: "The Provision of Care and Support Services at Whinn Dale Extra Care Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051f7e"
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buyer: "THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD"
published: "2026-05-18"
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# The Provision of Care and Support Services at Whinn Dale Extra Care Scheme

Buyer: THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051f7e

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## Summary

The Council of the City of Wakefield is actively soliciting tenders for the provision of care and support services at the Whinn Dale Extra Care Scheme, located in Wakefield, UK. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is at the tender stage. The process adopts an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions in English until 17th June 2026. The contract will begin on 1st October 2026 and potentially extend to 30th April 2030. With an estimated value of £2,980,000, it comprises key elements such as skilled on-site staff providing continuous care for 36 apartments.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in health and social care services. The open procurement process encourages a wide range of companies to compete by prioritising quality and social value outcomes. Businesses that can provide skilled, round-the-clock care and have experience in managing sizable contracts will be well-positioned to benefit from and contribute to this initiative, aiding in expanding their service delivery footprint.

## Notice

Wakefield Council is looking to commission Personal Care and Support Services at Whinn Dale Extra Care Scheme. The aim of this service is to support individuals to live as independently as possible through the provision of a dedicated, skilled on-site team of staff available 24/7, 365 days a year. There are sixty apartments within the scheme, and the Council has nomination rights for thirty-six apartments. The proposed contract will have an initial term of two and a half years commencing 1st October 2026 until 30th April 2029, with the option to extend up to an including 30th April 2030.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Opotion to extend up to 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045473-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2029-04-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,980,000 |
| Lots value | £2,980,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF1 2HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wakefield North |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | TLE45 Wakefield |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 15:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045473-2026
- 22 May 2025 at 17:42 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025388-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045473-2026
  18th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025388-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/
- https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?timeout=1&target=/insidemain.asp
- https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?timeout=1&target=/insidemain.aspYORtenderReference:100110436-RFS25-088-TheProvisionofCareandSupportServicesatWhinnDaleExtraCareScheme

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