Scope
Reference
ASC26015
Description
Worcestershire County Council currently commission 12 extra care schemes across Worcestershire in partnership with the Housing Providers. In some schemes, the housing provider and the care provider are separate organisations, while in others, the housing provider also delivers the onsite care. An Extra Care Scheme is designed for individuals, typically aged 55 and over, and it combines independent living with access to 24/7 support and care services. It provides self-contained accommodation and offers additional services such as personal care and domestic assistance tailored to the individual’s needs. The goal is to maintain independence and quality of life by ensuring necessary support is readily available. The model integrates housing management, 24/7 support and care and is key for people to live the most independent and best life they can.
There are two specific areas of support:
- Onsite care for individuals - this is personal care which everyone who lives in the scheme may or may not need. This personal care tends to be the needs assessed by Adult Social Care.
- Core support – this is for people living within the scheme which is a combination of housing, support and domiciliary care. This core support is available to everyone living within the extra care scheme. It is low level support to help people maintain their tenancy, to access opportunities within the scheme and in the wider local community such as leisure activities, social networking, or lifelong learning.
The Council is seeking a supplier to provide the two specific areas of support above at one of its extra care schemes at Gilbert Court.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,821,035 excluding VAT
- £3,385,242 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
13 March 2026
Engagement process description
Please note: THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION
We are seeking to understand the capacity, innovation, and expertise within the market to deliver onsite extra care and the core services that will form this contract. By engaging with potential providers, we aim to shape a commissioning approach that is responsive, inclusive, and founded in real‑world insight.
The questionnaire can be downloaded by clicking "View Synopsis" or by going to the Clarifications tab on the project page at the following link: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ProjectManage/5857
Please send your response back via email to amiron@worcestershire.gov.uk by 4pm on 13 March 2026.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
30 March 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Worcestershire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRPQ-4584-WLPQ
Wildwood, Wildwood Drive
Worcester
WR5 2QT
United Kingdom
Contact name: Andreea Miron
Email: procurement@worcestershire.gov.uk
Website: https://worcestershire.gov.uk
Region: UKG12 - Worcestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government