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Extra Care Housing/ Adult Social Care

Awarded to GUARDIAN HOMECARE UK LTD, HOUSING 21

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council(buyer)

Published
Published 10 November 2025
Deadline
Closed 10 December 2025
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Overview

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has awarded a contract worth £17.3 million to Guardian Homecare UK Ltd and Housing 21 for the development and commissioning of Extra Care Housing services across five schemes, delivering 24/7 on-site care and support to adults aged 18 and over. The service spans two schemes in Blackburn (Kingsway and Springbank Court) for residents aged 55 and over, and three schemes across Ewood, Riverside and Darwen (Albion Mill, Riverside Heights, and Pembroke Court) supporting a wider age range with tailored support for those with long-term health conditions, dementia, and physical disabilities.

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Lots (2)

  • Lot 1 Blackburn

    Lot is for Blackburn there are two schemes, Springbank Court and Kingsway

    £5,800,000Won by HOUSING 21

  • Lot 2 Darwen

    This lot consists of 3 schemes, Albion Mill Riverside Heights Pembroke Court

    £11,500,000Won by GUARDIAN HOMECARE UK LTD

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£17,300,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
10 November 2025
Questions by
30 November 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Social work services with accommodation

Award outcome

Awarded value
£17,300,000
Award date
6 March 2026
Contract period
31 May 2026 → 31 May 2029
Winners
  • GUARDIAN HOMECARE UK LTD
  • HOUSING 21

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  1. Contract

    6 March 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    10 November 2025

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