Scope
Reference
SC016
Description
Gateshead Council is looking to review and re-commission the care and support contract for Angel and Callendar Court Extra Care settings.
Angel Court is a 45 two bed scheme located in Harlow Green with the registered housing provider being the Council. Callendar Court is a 40 one bed and two bed scheme located in Beacon Lough Estate.
As a borough, Gateshead have an increasing ageing population. In addition, the number of people living with dementia is also increasing. There is a need to ensure the new care and support contract is able to support this increasing need, with the ethos of supporting residents to remain independent, remain in their own home and reduce the reliance on residential care.
Total value (estimated)
- £8,750,163 excluding VAT
- £8,750,163 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 August 2026 to 19 August 2030
- Possible extension to 19 August 2033
- 7 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Initial contract term 48 months with the option to extend up to 36 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Please refer to tender documents
Technical ability conditions of participation
Please refer to tender documents
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 February 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
27 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://www.open-uk.org/ please search reference: Contract for the Provision of Care and Support for Extra Care Services (Angel and Callendar Court) to access the opportunity
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 70% |
| Price | Price | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Gateshead Borough Council
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10002639
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPGY-1151-NJQN
Civic Centre, Regent Terrace
Gateshead
NE8 1HH
United Kingdom
Email: ashleighbillingham@gateshead.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/31230/Learning-and-Skills
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government