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title: "Care and Support in Extra Care Housing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052171"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052171.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-13"
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# Care and Support in Extra Care Housing

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052171

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council is orchestrating a procurement process for "Care and Support in Extra Care Housing," tailored primarily for the health and social work services sector. This initiative, which includes accessible housing providing round-the-clock support, is planned for execution within the UKF2 region of the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, the service targets individuals aged 55 and over, as well as younger individuals with specific needs. Key dates include the future notice publication on 12 June 2026 and the contract period from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2030. The procurement process follows an open procedure under a light-touch regime, indicating its adaptability to various service delivery methods and providers.

This tender presents notable business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With its emphasis on aiding individuals to maintain independence and reduce hospital admissions, businesses specialising in health and social care services can leverage their expertise in structured support services. The open procedure facilitates competition and encourages diverse providers to tender, enabling innovators in healthcare and community-focused services to capitalise on this substantial four-year contract. This project aligns perfectly with organisations that prioritise health, safety, enablement, and wellbeing, fostering progression and rehabilitation for those in extra care housing.

## Notice

Extra care housing is defined as well-designed, accessible housing, which provides self-contained accommodation and offers 24/7 Staffed care and support services. Whilst the Service is primarily intended for older adults (i.e. aged 55 or over),it may also be appropriate for individuals aged below 55 with; * a physical or sensory disability * early onset dementia * a learning disability * mental health and enduring mental health needs All Extra Care housing generally include some communal facilities to accommodate individual's changing needs by providing a flexible and responsive Service. Provider(s) are required to deliver Services which focus on the health, safety, enablement, progression and wellbeing of people who require such Services. They must enable Individuals to gain, maintain or regain skills to help them live independently and/or recover from illness. The aim of the Service is to prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital and residential care. The Provider(s) are to support individuals who are to be discharged from hospital or move out of long or short term, building based care.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022846-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 11:18 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022846-2026
- 23 May 2025 at 10:15 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025967-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022846-2026
  13th March 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025967-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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