Personalised Extra Care Support for Physical or Sensory Disability Aged 18-55

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a provider to deliver personalised support for adults with physical or sensory disabilities living at Lomas Court, an Extra Care Housing Scheme in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside.

The service will promote independent living, supporting residents to maintain their independence, wellbeing and tenancies while living in the scheme.

Lomas Court is intended for adults aged 18–55 whose primary support need relates to a physical or sensory disability. Referrals involving additional needs will be considered on an individual basis. Residents who remain at the scheme beyond the age of 55 will continue to receive appropriate support as their needs change over time.

The estimated contract value is £2.15 million, with an initial five-year term and the option to extend for a further two years.

Service Requirements

The successful provider will deliver personalised support to residents at Lomas Court, helping them to:

• Promote and maintain independent living.
• Sustain their tenancy within the Extra Care Housing Scheme.
• Maintain their health and wellbeing.
• Access appropriate support as their individual needs change over time.

The service is intended for adults aged 18–55 whose primary need is a physical or sensory disability. Where individuals have additional needs, referrals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Support will also continue for residents who remain at the scheme beyond the age of 55, ensuring they receive appropriate assistance to maintain their independence, tenancy and wellbeing.

The service will operate from a building base provided by the Council through a Registered Housing Provider.

Contract Information

• Buyer: Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
• Estimated contract value: £2,157,127 excluding VAT
• Initial contract period: 5 years
• Contract start date: 1 April 2027
• Initial end date: 31 March 2032
• Extension option: Up to 2 additional years
• Maximum contract duration: 7 years, potentially running until 31 March 2034
• Location: Lomas Court, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, Greater Manchester
• Contract type: Services
• Procurement procedure: Open procedure
• Procurement regime: Light touch
• Enquiry deadline: 7 December 2026, 12:00pm
• Tender submission deadline: 14 December 2026, 12:00pm
• Estimated award decision date: 4 March 2027
• Contract reference: DN835711
• Notice reference: 2026/S 000-106882

Tender documents and submission portal: The Chest Procurement Portal

Suppliers should search for project reference DN835711 to access the full tender documents. The notice also includes a service specification for prospective bidders to review.

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Supplier Requirements

The opportunity is identified as particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

The successful provider will need to deliver personalised support from the Council-provided building base at Lomas Court, working within the Extra Care Housing Scheme.

Further supplier qualifications, accreditations and financial selection requirements are not detailed in the notice and should be checked in the full procurement documentation.

Tenders must be submitted electronically through The Chest portal, in English.

Evaluation Criteria

The contract will be assessed against three weighted criteria:

• Quality: 50%
• Price: 30%
• Social Value: 20%

Quality carries the greatest weighting, accounting for half of the overall evaluation, while social value makes up a further fifth.

The notice does not provide further detail on the individual quality questions or social value requirements. Bidders should consult the full tender documents for the assessment criteria and response requirements.

Commercial Relevance

This opportunity may interest care providers, supported living organisations and specialist disability support providers with experience delivering personalised support to adults with physical or sensory disabilities.

The service combines extra care housing with tailored support to help residents maintain their independence, wellbeing and tenancies. It also recognises the need for continuity of support as residents grow older and their circumstances change.

With an estimated value of more than £2.15 million and a potential seven-year contract period, the opportunity offers a longer-term commissioning prospect for providers operating in adult social care, disability support and independent living services.

The Council has specifically identified SMEs as suitable potential suppliers, making this an opportunity worth exploring for smaller providers with the relevant service delivery capabilities.

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