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Coming up· published 23 May 2025

Care and Support into Extra Care Schemes 1

Sunderland City Council · Sunderland, North East

Sunderland City Council is planning Care and Support into Extra Care Schemes 1. It is a contract for extra care housing in Sunderland.

Source: Find a Tender, published 23 May 2025. Details are refreshed every 30 minutes.

Key dates

  1. 2025

    Pipeline notice published

    UK1 - Pipeline Notice · 10:20

    View notice
  2. 2026

    Tender notice expected

    Date given in the buyer's earlier notice

  3. 2026

    Contract starts

  4. Next

    2032

    Contract ends

    6 years after it starts

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About this tender

In brief

Sunderland City Council is planning Care and Support into Extra Care Schemes 1. It is a contract for extra care housing in Sunderland. The buyer has published an early notice. It gives providers time to prepare before the tender opens. The contract runs from 31 May 2026 to 31 May 2032. It lasts 6 years.

The buyer marks it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Find a Tender published it on 23 May 2025. The notice number is 025981-2025. The OCDS ID is ocds-h6vhtk-05217d.

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Sunderland City Council, is currently in the planning stage for the tender titled "Care and Support into Extra Care Schemes 1." This involves the provision of services within the health and social work category, specifically for Extra Care Schemes located in Moor Way and North Hylton Road, Sunderland, UK. The procurement is planned under the special regime known as "light touch."

Key dates include the future notice date set for 1st March 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1st June 2026 and concluding on 31st May 2032. This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, given its suitability for these types of organisations.

The notice in full

The provision of Care and Support into Extra Care Schemes Moor Way and North Hylton Road

Lots: no lot details came through with this notice. The official notice and the tender pack have the full breakdown.

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Key facts

Every field the notice carries. Anything it leaves blank is listed under its table.

Contract

Service
Extra Care
Procurement type
Standard
Category
Services
Contract period
31 May 2026 to 31 May 2032 (6 years)
Suitable for
Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs); Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)

Procedure

Notice type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Current stage
Planning
Stages so far
Planning
Published on
Find a Tender Service

Not stated in the notice: procurement method, awardee scale.

Values

Not stated in the notice: tender value, lots value, awards value, contracts value.

Status

Tender
Planned
Lots
Planned

Not stated in the notice: awards, contracts.

References

Find a Tender notice
025981-2025
Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05217d
CPV code
85000000 - Health and social work services
CPV division
85 - Health and social work services
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Location

Sunderland City Council is based in Sunderland. The area the service covers can be wider, so check the notice and the lots.
Local authority
Sunderland
Town
Sunderland
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Electoral ward
Millfield
Constituency
Sunderland Central
Delivery area
Sunderland
Region
North East
Sub-region
Sunderland
Area
Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Country
England
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Buyer

Contracting authority

Organisation
Sunderland City Council
Category
Services
Address
Sunderland, SR1 3AA · North East · England

Not stated in the notice: contact, phone.

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Documents and links

Official sources for this notice. The tender pack itself sits on the buyer's portal.
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Questions about Care and Support into Extra Care Schemes 1

When will the Care and Support into Extra Care Schemes 1 tender open?

Sunderland City Council has not yet given a date for the tender notice. An early notice is the time to answer any market engagement questions and gather the evidence a bid will need.

How long is the Care and Support into Extra Care Schemes 1 contract?

The contract runs from 31 May 2026 to 31 May 2032 (6 years).

Who is the buyer for Care and Support into Extra Care Schemes 1?

Sunderland City Council, based in Sunderland, North East.

How do I bid for Care and Support into Extra Care Schemes 1?

Register on the buyer's portal named in the notice, download the tender pack and check every condition of participation before you start writing. The buyer has marked it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Care Sync Experts writes and reviews care tender bids from £1,500 + VAT.

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What to do next

  1. Read the early notice in full.
  2. Answer any market engagement questions.
  3. Gather your evidence and case studies now.
  4. Check your policies are up to date.
  5. Watch for the tender notice.

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