Scope
Description
The Council is sharing this Invitation to Tender to obtain professional, properly defined and priced propositions for the provision of care services for adults with learning disabilities, across two Lots:
• Lot 1: 3 x Residential Care Homes (Preston Drove, Leicester Villas, Windlesham Road)
• Lot 2: 1 x Supported Living scheme (Burwash Lodge)
The existing services are currently operated by the Council, with directly employed staff. The existing buildings will be leased to the successful bidder(s), their property arm, or a named housing partner, with incoming providers taking on the repair and maintenance of the properties. Successful bidder(s), their property arm, or a named housing partner will enter into a lease with the Council in the Council's standard form and in accordance with the heads of terms set out in the Property Pack. Full information is included in the ITT
Please note, although this notice does not link to it, a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice was published on Find a Tender on 7th March 2025 (Ref: 2025/S 000-008347). There is a technical issue preventing the notice being linked.
Total value (estimated)
- £28,200,000 excluding VAT
- £28,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 February 2026 to 2 February 2031
- Possible extension to 2 February 2036
- 10 years
Description of possible extension:
Additional extension provision of up to 5 further years to initial 5 year term
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1: Residential Care Homes
Description
Residential Care Homes (Preston Drove, Leicester Villas, Windlesham Road)
Lot value (estimated)
- £21,700,000 excluding VAT
- £21,700,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2 Supported Living
Description
Supported Living scheme (Burwash Lodge)
Lot value (estimated)
- £6,500,000 excluding VAT
- £6,500,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1: Residential Care Homes
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2 Supported Living
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
21 August 2025, 12:59am
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
3 September 2025, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
5 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Quality 60%, Price 40% |
Price |
Weighting description
Quality 60%, Price 40%
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Competitive flexible procedure description
As detailed in Schedule 3: ITT Guidance. PSQ/Conditions of Participation Evaluation > Tender Evaluation > Preferred Supplier Stage (if applicable)
Contracting authority
Brighton and Hove City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNNH-3312-CQGT
Hove Town Hall, Norton Road
Hove
BN3 3BQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government