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Open tender · Notice 096755-2026

Extra Care Housing Development - Edinburgh House

Portsmouth City Council

Value
£280m
Closes
Not stated
Where
South East
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
1 Jun 2027 – 30 May 2070

In plain English

Portsmouth City Council wants a provider to design, build, finance and operate around 60 new extra care housing units at the former Edinburgh House Care Home site in Cosham, Portsmouth, under a long lease of at least 40 years (up to 250 years). The provider must secure development funding, submit a new planning application, and deliver a financially sustainable scheme offering affordable, supported housing for older and vulnerable residents.

Good fit for: Specialist developers, housing associations or care housing operators able to design, fund, build and run large-scale extra care housing schemes over decades.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • Provider must fund most or all development costs The Provider will be responsible for securing all, or at the least, the vast majority of development funding.
  • Must submit a new planning application within 6 months The provider must have submitted a planning application within 6 months of commencement of the agreement for lease.
  • Development must complete within 24 months of planning clearance Development must formally commence within 4 months of planning permission being clear of judicial review proceedings and must be completed within 24 months.
  • Lease offered on a peppercorn (minimal income) basis, with possible void underwriting The Council is not seeking to make significant rental income from the long lease arrangement which will be offered on a peppercorn basis.

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

NB: The Councils' high level requirements are summarised below with further important details included within the Procurement Documents accessible via https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/portsmouthcc/home. INTRODUCTION Portsmouth City Council - the 'Council' - will require the appointed provider to develop approx. 60 new extra care housing units on a design, build, finance and operate (DBFO) basis at the site of the now demolished Edinburgh House Care Home. The site is located in located within Sundridge Close, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3JL and is wholly owned by the Council. The intention is for the Council to retain the freehold (disposal not precluded at this point) and offer a long lease arrangement, which will include 100% nomination rights to the Council on a 100% affordable rent basis. Rent and service charge will be eligible for housing benefit should residents be eligible. Residents will only be eligible if they are being supported by the Council. KEY OBJECTIVES The aim of the project is to deliver affordable high-quality, sustainable accommodation that meets the needs of older people and vulnerable adults, promoting independence while ensuring access to care and support services as required. In undertaking this project, the Council is targeting achievement of the following key objectives: • To provide affordable, purpose-built extra care housing units that enable residents to live independently for as long as possible. • To ensure the design and operation of the scheme adhere to best practice, regulatory standards, and local planning requirements. • To deliver a financially sustainable model for both the provider and the local authority. • To offer a supportive environment with access to care services, communal spaces, and facilities that enhance qua…

Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure (Flexible: the buyer sets the stages, often a shortlist first, then bids). Published 13 Oct 2026.

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