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title: "Extra Care Housing/ Adult Social Care"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dd49"
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# Extra Care Housing/ Adult Social Care

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dd49

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## Summary

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council is managing a key procurement process for the development and commissioning of high-quality Extra Care Housing services. This initiative, titled "Extra Care Housing/ Adult Social Care", aims to support adults with varying levels of need to live independently within their own homes in Blackburn with Darwen. The procurement process involves two lots, Lot 1 covering Kingsway and Springbank Court, and Lot 2 including Albion Mill, Riverside Heights, and Pembroke Court, with services provided 24/7 across these schemes. The procurement method is open and falls under the category of social work services with accommodation. The contract award notices were published on 6th March 2026, and pending supplier agreements are scheduled to be signed by 28th March 2026. The contract period is set from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029, with options for further renewals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social care sector to expand their reach and enhance their service offerings. Ideal candidates include SMEs and large organisations capable of delivering comprehensive care solutions for adults. The initiative prioritises quality, community integration, and social value, ensuring businesses can contribute positively to societal welfare. With multiple lots available, there is potential for various suppliers to secure contracts, promoting competitiveness and innovation in service delivery. Companies with expertise in adult care services, dementia care, physical disability support, and preventative health maintenance are well-suited to compete in this process, aiding them in gaining substantial growth and establishing long-term service partnerships within the competitive adult social care market.

## Notice

This project focuses on the development and commissioning of a high-quality Extra Care Housing service within Blackburn with Darwen, designed to support adults with varying levels of need to live independently within their own homes. The specification outlines the delivery of 24/7 on-site care and support across five schemes, with an emphasis on prevention, wellbeing, and community integration. Lot 1 covers two Extra Care Housing schemes based in Blackburn: Kingsway and Springbank Court. Both cater primarily to residents aged 55 and over, offering 24-hour on-site care and support. Lot 2 includes three schemes: Albion Mill (Ewood), Riverside Heights, and Pembroke Court (Darwen). These schemes support a wider age range, from 18 years and over, providing 24-hour or daytime on-site care depending on the location. They offer tailored support for residents with diverse needs, including long-term health conditions, dementia, and physical disabilities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 Blackburn

Lot is for Blackburn there are two schemes, Springbank Court and Kingsway

Renewal: The provider can be given an extension of a further 12 months (31 May 2030) with another further year (31 May 2031)

Lot 2 Darwen

This lot consists of 3 schemes, Albion Mill Riverside Heights Pembroke Court

Renewal: This contract may be awarded for a further year (31 May 2030) and then a further year (30 May 2031)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020473-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2031-06-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,300,000 |
| Lots value | £17,300,000 |
| Awards value | £17,300,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| 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 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | GUARDIAN HOMECARE; HOUSING 21 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 14:32 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020473-2026
- 10 Nov 2025 at 09:53 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072261-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020473-2026
  6th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072261-2025
  10th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=415f48bb-14be-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
  ITT document for suppliers bidding for Lot 1
- https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=5f474cc7-14be-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
  ITT document for suppliers bidding for Lot 2
- https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=07195cd3-14be-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
  Pricing schedule for Lot 1 and Lot 2, this is based on pass or fail
- https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=eda8c5eb-14be-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
  Contract for lot 1
- https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=a588f2f1-14be-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
  Contract for lot 2
- https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=4b460efe-14be-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
  Method statements for lot 1
- https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=c405490a-15be-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
  Method statements for lot 2
- https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=5240701c-15be-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
  Specification for lot 1
- https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=a01e7e22-15be-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
  Specification for lot 2
- https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=ad818d34-15be-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
  SLA agreement Inclusion Housing
- https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=a745fc46-15be-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
  SLA agreement Riverside Heights
- https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=3f924053-15be-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
  Housing 21 SLA agreement
- https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=b9789765-15be-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
  Pembroke Court agreement
- https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=c0f51990-15be-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
  PSQ document

## Notice URLs

- http://aaahealthcare.co.uk
- http://https.//guardianhomecare.co.uk
- http://willowbrook-homecare.co.uk
- http://www.blackburn.gov.uk
- http://www.housing21.org.uk/
- http://www.specialistcareteam.co.uk
- https://caresante.co.uk/valley-care-derbyshire/
- https://dignity-in-life.co.uk/
- https://meridianhsc.co.uk/
- https://www.cerahq.com/
- https://www.icaresolution.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk
- https://www.together-care.co.uk/

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