Scope
Description
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.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2030
- 4 years
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
13 February 2026
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Above or below total value threshold
Above or equal to threshold
Contracting authority
Leicestershire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNHT-9235-VXDV
County Hall
Leicester
LE3 8RA
United Kingdom
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government