THE PROVISION OF EXTRA CARE SERVICES
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Hartlepool Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of extra care services at the Hartfields Extra Care Housing Scheme, with the award dated 30th April 2025. The scheme, located in Hartlepool, TS24 8AY, provides 242 units of varying tenure, including social rent and purchase options. The contract, valued at £8,645,000, has been awarded to G P Homecare t/a Radis Community Care, with a contract period commencing on 1st July 2025 and ending on 30th June 2030.
The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, focusing on health and social work services and other community-related services with no suitability restrictions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) but open to voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The original tender period concluded on 17th February 2025. This contract offers substantial opportunities for growth within the health and social work services sector, particularly for large organisations specialising in community care services, as seen with the chosen supplier, Radis Community Care.
Businesses with the expertise to provide comprehensive care and support, including subcontracting for out-of-hours services, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging in such contracts allows firms not only to expand their footprint in the public sector but also to collaborate with entities like the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust, enhancing service delivery and forging key partnerships in the industry.
Hartfields Extra Care Housing Scheme was developed in partnership with Hartlepool Borough Council and offers 242 units of extra care accommodation. The scheme is mixed tenure meaning some properties are social rent, some are outright purchase and other are part purchase. The Agreement for the provision of the services outlined below will commence on 22nd May 2025 for a period of 5 years with options to extend for a further 2 x 12 months.
The successful provider will be required to enter into a Partnership Agreement with Jsoeph Rowntree Housing Trust who is the landlord/housing support provider at Hartfields. They will also be expected to enter into sub-contracting arrangements with JRHT for the provision of out of hours support as detailed below. The value of the sub-contracting arrangements is available on request.
The subcontracting arrangements are a fundamental part of this Service and are not negotiable. The care and support provider will be required to provide planned care and support to anyone assessed by the Council as requiring support. Over the last 6 months the average number of hours of care and support provided was 875 hours per week.
This depends on the needs of individual residents in the scheme and may fluctuate as peoples needs change and people move into and out of Hartfields. The NEPO E-Procurement Portal is being used for this Tender. In order to express your interest please register as a supplier on the NEPO. procontract.due-north.com.
Once you have registered please view the opportunities register. The reference for this tender is as follows:- Procontract Reference No. DN 759026 Completed submissions must be returned via the NEPO E-Procurement Portal not later than 2pm on Monday, 17th February 2025.
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The contract period is five years.
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