HCC Sept 2026 – Provision of Supported Housing at Westbury
Hertfordshire County Council is procuring a delivery partner for a new supported housing scheme at Westbury in Letchworth, supporting its county-wide programmes for disabled adults and older people who require care and support. The partner is expected to use development expertise to design and construct modern, accessible accommodation, undertake any required enabling works, and then own and manage the homes under a long lease on Council-owned land, supporting independence, wellbeing and flexible care. Preparatory and enabling activity is planned for 2026/27, construction for 2027/28 to 2028/29, and phased completion and handover between 2028 and 2030. The site is in Westbury, Letchworth, within Hertfordshire, with planning approval expected through North Hertfordshire District Council; the contract value is not specified. The key requirement is that the delivery partner is a Registered Provider, such as a housing association or local authority, able to provide long-term ownership and housing management alongside development capability.
Buyer: Hertfordshire County Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 23 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £35.9m
- Bids close: 4 Nov 2026
- Location: Hertfordshire
- Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure
- Contract period: 31 Mar 2027 to 30 Mar 2057
- Category: Construction work (45000000)
From the official notice
Hertfordshire County Council is procuring a delivery partner for a new Supported Housing scheme at Westbury, Letchworth. The project forms part of the Council's wider five-year programme to increase the supply and quality of supported living accommodation for disabled adults and its Extra Care Housing Programme, which aims to provide modern, accessible homes that promote independence and wellbeing for older people who require care and support. The Council's preferred approach is to work with a Registered Provider that can bring development expertise, long-term ownership and housing management experience, supported by Homes England funding and Registered Provider investment alongside Council resources. The successful partner would develop, own and manage the accommodation on Council-owned land under a long lease arrangement. The Council is currently undertaking preparatory work on the site and expects to progress design and enabling works during 2025/26, with construction planned from 2026 onwards and completion between 2027 and 2030. Outline planning permission is expected to be secured through North Hertfordshire District Council, with any necessary enabling works undertaken to facilitate delivery of the scheme. Hertfordshire County Council (the “Council”) is a large shire county in the south-east of England with a population of 1.2 million. Hertfordshire is a two-tier authority with 10 district and borough councils providing complementary local services to residents. In Feb...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 4 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £35.9m.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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