24010 Extra Care Schemes Doddington Court, Jubliee Court, Nichols Court and Park View
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Cambridgeshire County Council has overseen the procurement process for delivering extra care housing services at Doddington Court, Jubilee Court, Nichols Court, and Park View. This contract falls under the health and social work services category and aims to provide specialist accommodation that allows older individuals to maintain independence while receiving necessary care and support. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the contract valued at £5.6 million.
The tendering stage officially concluded on 23rd September 2024, with the procurement process advancing to the award stage by 9th January 2026. The services will commence on 1st April 2025 and are set to continue until 31st March 2028 across locations in England. This tender presents significant business opportunities for organisations in the health and social care sector, particularly those skilled in delivering person-centred and outcome-focused services.
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, with the contract providing ample scope to enhance services aimed at promoting social activities and reducing hospital admissions. Companies like Mears Extra Care Limited and Universal Care Services (UK) Limited, both awarded as suppliers, showcase the calibre and scale of enterprises suited to fulfil such contracts effectively. Successful bidders will distinguish themselves through their ability to collaborate with housing providers and deliver flexible, tailored care solutions to support community-based living.
Extra care housing (also known as 'housing with care') is defined as specialist accommodation designed to maximise the independence of older people by providing a safe, secure and stimulating environment. Service Users retain the independence of having their own home and at the same time benefit from the availability of around the clock social care and housing support. The care and support services provided within extra care housing schemes will be personalised to meet the needs and choices of the Service User with a focus on supporting the Service User to achieve outcomes and goals that are most important to them.
The service is expected to support Service Users to live independently and to maximise Service Users capacity to carry out tasks themselves. The objectives of the service are to: -develop Service Users' capacity to live independently within the community; -reduce the number of people entering residential or nursing home care; -reduce the number of emergency admissions to hospital; -facilitate timely and safe discharge from hospital; -promote social activities and ensure that service users can participate in actitivities. -provide flexible, outcome focused, person centred care and support. -Where the Provider is not also the Housing Provider, to facilitate and assist communication between the Service ser and the Housing Provider.
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The contract period is two years.
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