Provision of Care and Support in Extra Care Housing at Castlestead View, Oxenholme, Kendal, LA9 7FY
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Westmorland and Furness Council has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Care and Support in Extra Care Housing at Castlestead View, Oxenholme, Kendal, LA9 7FY." This open procurement process focused on health and social work services, with the key legal basis being UKPGA 2023 No. 54. The value of the awarded contract is approximately £872,514.77, running from 10th January 2026 to 9th January 2028, with a potential 12-month extension.
The awarded supplier is I CARE (GB) LIMITED. The tender represents a light-touch regime process, highlighting opportunities for service provision within a structured care setting aimed at adults aged 55 to 64. Castlestead View, owned by Housing 21, offers a mix of accommodation types and a range of communal facilities, promoting independent living supported by consistent care services as mandated under the Care Act 2014.
This tender offers excellent opportunities for businesses operating in health and social care sectors, particularly those positioned to provide responsive and flexible care services. Companies that can address varied care needs, ranging from low to high support, will find this contract beneficial for expanding their market presence. The contract encourages both SMEs and larger entities to participate, with a heavy emphasis on qualitative service provision.
Businesses looking to grow in regions like the UKD12 should consider this as a significant opportunity to establish connections with local authorities and expand services within supportive community settings. Firms that emphasize compliance with the Care Act 2014 and have a strategic focus on enhancing the quality of life for older adults are well-suited to compete in this arena.
The council have recently conducted an open procurement for the care and support needs currently delivered within the Extra Care Housing scheme at Castlestead View, Kendal. The range of care and support needs within the scheme aims to reflect a balanced community model of approximately, a third of people with; low care needs 0-7 hours/week, medium care needs 8-14 hours/week and high care needs 15+ hours/week. The service will be accessed by people between the age of 55 and 64 years with an assessed care and support need.
The restriction around the age of adults accessing this service is linked to the tenancy age restriction set by the Landlord. The provider selected to deliver the above services will be the Council's preferred provider to deliver formal care and support arrangements (care managed referrals) within the scheme. The Provider shall ensure it delivers the Services at all times in compliance with the Care Act 2014.
Furthermore, the Provider shall deliver the Services in a manner that ensures the Council complies with its obligations under the Care Act 2014 so far as such obligations relate to the Services The service shall be delivered in accordance with the service specification provided in the tender process and the requirements set out in the Service Provision Order (SPO) and any other care planning documents provided. Adult Social Care service users in Extra Care Housing retain the right to choose self-directed support for alternative provision via a Direct Payment or Individual Service Fund, in order to fulfil their care and support requirements. It is envisaged that the selected provider would be the natural choice of provider (preferred provider) but individuals are free to choose alternative provision.
The Scheme: Castlestead View 104 self-contained units consisting of: a. 46 x 2 bedroom units shared ownership b. 20 x 1 bedroom rental units c.
14 x 2 bedroom rental units d. 24 x Bungalow units shared ownership Range of Facilities: Resident Lounge, Restaurant Laundry Room Hairdresser Buggy store Assisted bathing Staff offices plus an Alarm Call System Car park Guest Suite Communal gardens Office Accommodation The Scheme is owned and managed by Housing 21. The Landlord has agreed access to their premises and use of some facilities at Castlestead View to the successful bidder .
Option to extend for 12 months
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The contract period is two years.
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