Scope
Description
The Council is seeking to award a contract for the provision of care and support services for the following extra care accommodation settings:
• Haddington Vale
• Cherry Tree Gardens
Service requirements include Care and Support Services to individuals who are aged 18 years and over
have been assessed by the Council as being eligible under the Care Act 2014 for care and support and whose care and support is fully or part funded by the Local Authority. The service will be provided to
tenants within Haddington Vale and Cherry Tree Gardens extra care schemes (including the bungalows at Cherry Tree Gardens.
The service will include:
- Care and Support within Extra Care
- Wellbeing Service
-Unplanned Care
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2031
- Possible extension to 31 October 2033
- 7 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
6 March 2026
Engagement process description
The Council is undertaking pre-market engagement in preparation for the procurement of care and support services for the following extra care accommodation settings:
• Haddington Vale
• Cherry Tree Gardens
Service requirements include Care and Support Services to individuals who are aged 18 years and over
have been assessed by the Council as being eligible under the Care Act 2014 for care and support and whose care and support is fully or part funded by the Local Authority. The service will be provided to
tenants within Haddington Vale and Cherry Tree Gardens extra care schemes (including the bungalows at Cherry Tree Gardens.
The service will include:
- Care and Support within Extra Care
- Wellbeing Service
-Unplanned Care
A Pre- Market engagement questionnaire has been published on OPEN the closing date for submissions is 12pm Friday 6th March 2026
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 April 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Sunderland City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLVZ-4154-GGRZ
City Hall, Plater Way,
Sunderland
SR1 3AA
United Kingdom
Region: UKC23 - Sunderland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government