Scope
Reference
SBC 038783
Description
Slough Borough Council is seeking suitably experienced and qualified providers for the provision of Care and Support services for Extra Care Housing across two schemes in Slough, at The Pines and Northampton Place (total 126 units).
The Care and Support services offered in Extra Care are mainly aimed at older people but may also meet the needs of younger adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities or mental health challenges.
The service will operate a Core and Flex model: a guaranteed on-site core (including a waking night presence and a light daytime cover window for unplanned response/coordination) with flexible, planned care commissioned on actuals to meet individual outcomes.
The contract will commence on 1 September 2026 for an initial three year period with the option to extend for two x twelve month periods to 31 August 2031. The Council are holding a Supplier Engagement Presentation on 8 January 2026 at 10am. Further details are detailed in the ITT.
Total value (estimated)
- £914,861 excluding VAT
- £1,097,833.20 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029
- Possible extension to 31 August 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The Council reserves the right to extend this contract for a further 1+1 years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
23 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
28 April 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 3 September 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 65% |
| Price | Price | 35% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home
Bidders are to access procurement documents in the link attached. Reference SBC 038783
Contracting authority
Slough Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMLW-2634-YYNX
Observatory House, 25 Windsor Road
Slough
SL1 2EL
United Kingdom
Email: SBCProcurement@slough.gov.uk
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government