Scope
Reference
URN160
Description
This project focuses on the development and commissioning of a high-quality Extra Care Housing service within Blackburn with Darwen, designed to support adults with varying levels of need to live independently within their own homes. The specification outlines the delivery of 24/7 on-site care and support across five schemes, with an emphasis on prevention, wellbeing, and community integration. Lot 1 covers two Extra Care Housing schemes based in Blackburn: Kingsway and Springbank Court. Both cater primarily to residents aged 55 and over, offering 24-hour on-site care and support. Lot 2 includes three schemes: Albion Mill (Ewood), Riverside Heights, and Pembroke Court (Darwen). These schemes support a wider age range, from 18 years and over, providing 24-hour or daytime on-site care depending on the location. They offer tailored support for residents with diverse needs, including long-term health conditions, dementia, and physical disabilities.
Total value (estimated)
- £17,300,000 excluding VAT
- £20,760,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD41 - Blackburn with Darwen
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 1
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Suppliers may bid for both lots however in the event of a supplier winning both lots they will be awarded the lot in accordance to their tender. The Council is looking for two suppliers for the 2 lots.
Not the same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Lot 1 Blackburn
Description
Lot is for Blackburn
there are two schemes, Springbank Court and Kingsway
Lot value (estimated)
- £5,800,000 excluding VAT
- £6,960,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029
- Possible extension to 31 May 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The provider can be given an extension of a further 12 months (31 May 2030) with another further year (31 May 2031)
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 Darwen
Description
This lot consists of 3 schemes,
Albion Mill
Riverside Heights
Pembroke Court
Lot value (estimated)
- £11,500,000 excluding VAT
- £13,800,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029
- Possible extension to 31 May 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
This contract may be awarded for a further year (31 May 2030) and then a further year (30 May 2031)
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1 Blackburn
Lot 2. Lot 2 Darwen
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 November 2025, 12:00am
Tender submission deadline
10 December 2025, 12:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted via The Chest portal as well as any queries.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
10 February 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 June 2031
Award criteria
Lot 1. Lot 1 Blackburn
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Method statements | There are 12 quality based questions which are weighted in accordance to importance |
Quality | 85.00% |
| Social Value | Social value is 15% of the tender |
Quality | 15.00% |
Lot 2. Lot 2 Darwen
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality method statements | 12 questions based around quality which are weighted in accordance to importance |
Quality | 85.00% |
| Social Value | 15% of the tender |
Quality | 15.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
In 2024 an Expressions of interest with providers was carried out, leading to 19 providers providing their interest
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=415f48bb-14be-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
ITT document for suppliers bidding for Lot 1
https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=5f474cc7-14be-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
ITT document for suppliers bidding for Lot 2
https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=07195cd3-14be-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
Pricing schedule for Lot 1 and Lot 2, this is based on pass or fail
https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=eda8c5eb-14be-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
Contract for lot 1
https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=a588f2f1-14be-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
Contract for lot 2
https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=4b460efe-14be-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
Method statements for lot 1
https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=c405490a-15be-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
Method statements for lot 2
https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=5240701c-15be-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
Specification for lot 1
https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=a01e7e22-15be-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
Specification for lot 2
https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=ad818d34-15be-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
SLA agreement Inclusion Housing
https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=a745fc46-15be-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
SLA agreement Riverside Heights
https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=3f924053-15be-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
Housing 21 SLA agreement
https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=b9789765-15be-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
Pembroke Court agreement
https://procontract.due-north.com//FileUploads/ViewAttachment?attachmentId=c0f51990-15be-f011-813a-005056b64545&entityTypeId=b5c83c15-39cd-480e-b232-0e94cac4b464&attachmentTypeId=FtsDocument
PSQ document
Contracting authority
Blackburn with Darwen
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYGR-1856-CVXM
Floor 4
Blackburn
BB2 1DH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Anas Patel
Telephone: 01254 666529
Email: anas.patel@blackburn.gov.uk
Website: http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/
Region: UKD41 - Blackburn with Darwen
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government