Buyer Name: Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council
Buyer Address: Town Hall, King WIlliam Street, Blackburn, UKD41, BB1 7DY, United Kingdom
Contact Email: contracts@blackburn.gov.uk
Extra Care Housing/ Adult Social Care
Buyer Contact Info
Status
complete
complete
Procedure
open
open
Value
5800000.0 GBP
5800000.0 GBP
Published
06 Mar 2026, 14:32
06 Mar 2026, 14:32
Deadline
n/a
n/a
Contract Start
31 May 2026, 23:00
31 May 2026, 23:00
Contract End
31 May 2029, 22:59
31 May 2029, 22:59
Category
n/a
n/a
CPV
85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Region
n/a
n/a
Awarded To
HOUSING 21, GUARDIAN HOMECARE UK LTD
HOUSING 21, GUARDIAN HOMECARE UK LTD
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Description
This project focuses on the development and commissioning of a high-quality Extra Care Housing service within Blackburn with Darwen, designed to support adults with varying levels of need to live independently within their own homes. The specification outlines the delivery of 24/7 on-site care and support across five schemes, with an emphasis on prevention, wellbeing, and community integration. Lot 1 covers two Extra Care Housing schemes based in Blackburn: Kingsway and Springbank Court. Both cater primarily to residents aged 55 and over, offering 24-hour on-site care and support. Lot 2 includes three schemes: Albion Mill (Ewood), Riverside Heights, and Pembroke Court (Darwen). These schemes support a wider age range, from 18 years and over, providing 24-hour or daytime on-site care depending on the location. They offer tailored support for residents with diverse needs, including long-term health conditions, dementia, and physical disabilities.
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Opportunity Context
Lots
Lot 1 Status: complete
Lot 2 Status: complete
Awards
Award Title: Lot 1- Extra Care
Award Title: Lot 2- Extra Care
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