- Lot 1. Residential Older People
- Lot 2. Residential Dementia
- Lot 3. Residential Physical Disability
- Lot 4. Residential Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder
- Lot 5. Residential Mental Health
- Lot 6. Nursing Older People
- Lot 7. Nursing Dementia
- Lot 8. Nursing Physical Disability / Sensory Impairment
- Lot 9. Nursing Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder
- Lot 10. Nursing Mental Health
Scope
Description
Cheshire East Council (CEC) is recommissioning the Adult's Residential and Nursing care home service, delivered across the borough. This is known as 'Accommodation with Care'
(AWC).
Providers currently delivering services under the CEC AWC Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will Join the New AWC Closed Framework (A) via a direct award in accordance with PA23 section 41, schedule 5 paragraph 7.
This tender opportunity allowed all other Adult's Residential and Nursing care homes, located within the Borough of Cheshire East, that are registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), to apply to join the AWC Closed Framework (B) under the same
terms.
Providers appointed to AWC Closed Framework (A) or AWC Closed Framework (B) will have the same opportunity to bid for packages of care for whichever lot(s) they are signed up to.
The total contract value across Framework (A) and Framework (B) is £378,000,000 and is VAT exempt.
Under the Care Act, the Local Authority has a statutory responsibility to ensure this service is available for the residents of Cheshire East.
Contracted care home providers must deliver high quality, safe and personalised accommodation, with care, to Adults over 18.
The AWC service promotes choice, dignity, control and quality of life for all residents and provides modernised care and support services that deliver value for money.
This contract includes the following provisions; Mental Health, Learning Disability, Physical Disability, Intermediate Care and Discharge to Assess.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Lot 1. Residential Older People
Description
Lot 1 Residential Older People
Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925
Lot 2. Residential Dementia
Description
Lot 2 - Residential Dementia
Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925
Lot 3. Residential Physical Disability
Description
Lot 3 - Residential Physical Disability
Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925
Lot 4. Residential Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Description
Lot 4 - Residential Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925
Lot 5. Residential Mental Health
Description
Lot 5 - Residential Mental Health
Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925
Lot 6. Nursing Older People
Description
Lot 6 - Nursing Older People
Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925
Lot 7. Nursing Dementia
Description
Lot 7 - Nursing Dementia
Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925
Lot 8. Nursing Physical Disability / Sensory Impairment
Description
Lot 8 - Nursing Physical Disability / Sensory Impairment
Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925
Lot 9. Nursing Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Description
Lot 9 - Nursing Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925
Lot 10. Nursing Mental Health
Description
Lot 10 - Nursing Mental Health
Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925
Contract 1. Lot 1. Residential Older People
Lots
Lot 1. Residential Older People
Suppliers (5)
- BELONG LIMITED
- IDEAL CAREHOMES LIMITED
- Lynne Barton T/A Inglewood Residential Care Home
- RISELEY HOUSE LIMITED
- SPRINGCARE (KNUTSFORD) LIMITED
Contract value
- £378,000,000 excluding VAT
- £378,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
15 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
26 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 4 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
18 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month extensions available : -
01/04/2031 - 31/03/2032
01/04/2032 - 31/03/2033
Extension periods to be implemented at the sole discretion of the Council.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 2. Lot 2. Residential Dementia
Lots
Lot 2. Residential Dementia
Suppliers (5)
- BELONG LIMITED
- IDEAL CAREHOMES LIMITED
- Lynne Barton T/A Inglewood Residential Care Home
- RISELEY HOUSE LIMITED
- SPRINGCARE (KNUTSFORD) LIMITED
Contract value
- £378,000,000 excluding VAT
- £378,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
15 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
26 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 4 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
18 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month extensions available : -
01/04/2031 - 31/03/2032
01/04/2032 - 31/03/2033
Extension periods to be implemented at the sole discretion of the Council.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 3. Lot 3. Residential Physical Disability
Lots
Lot 3. Residential Physical Disability
Supplier
Contract value
- £378,000,000 excluding VAT
- £378,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
15 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
26 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 4 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
18 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month extensions available : -
01/04/2031 - 31/03/2032
01/04/2032 - 31/03/2033
Extension periods to be implemented at the sole discretion of the Council.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 4. Lot 4. Residential Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Lots
Lot 4. Residential Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Supplier
Contract value
- £378,000,000 excluding VAT
- £378,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
15 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
26 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 4 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
18 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month extensions available : -
01/04/2031 - 31/03/2032
01/04/2032 - 31/03/2033
Extension periods to be implemented at the sole discretion of the Council.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 5. Lot 5. Residential Mental Health
Lots
Lot 5. Residential Mental Health
Supplier
Contract value
- £378,000,000 excluding VAT
- £378,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
15 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
26 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 4 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
18 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month extensions available : -
01/04/2031 - 31/03/2032
01/04/2032 - 31/03/2033
Extension periods to be implemented at the sole discretion of the Council.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 6. Lot 6. Nursing Older People
Lots
Lot 6. Nursing Older People
Suppliers (2)
Contract value
- £378,000,000 excluding VAT
- £378,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
15 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
26 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 4 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
18 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month extensions available : -
01/04/2031 - 31/03/2032
01/04/2032 - 31/03/2033
Extension periods to be implemented at the sole discretion of the Council.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 7. Lot 7. Nursing Dementia
Lots
Lot 7. Nursing Dementia
Suppliers (2)
Contract value
- £378,000,000 excluding VAT
- £378,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
15 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
26 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 4 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
18 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month extensions available : -
01/04/2031 - 31/03/2032
01/04/2032 - 31/03/2033
Extension periods to be implemented at the sole discretion of the Council.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 8. Lot 8. Nursing Physical Disability / Sensory Impairment
Lots
Lot 8. Nursing Physical Disability / Sensory Impairment
Supplier
Contract value
- £378,000,000 excluding VAT
- £378,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
15 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
26 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 4 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
18 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month extensions available : -
01/04/2031 - 31/03/2032
01/04/2032 - 31/03/2033
Extension periods to be implemented at the sole discretion of the Council.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 9. Lot 9. Nursing Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Lots
Lot 9. Nursing Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Suppliers (2)
Contract value
- £378,000,000 excluding VAT
- £378,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
15 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
26 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 4 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
18 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month extensions available : -
01/04/2031 - 31/03/2032
01/04/2032 - 31/03/2033
Extension periods to be implemented at the sole discretion of the Council.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 10. Lot 10. Nursing Mental Health
Lots
Lot 10. Nursing Mental Health
Supplier
Contract value
- £378,000,000 excluding VAT
- £378,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
15 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
26 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 4 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
18 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month extensions available : -
01/04/2031 - 31/03/2032
01/04/2032 - 31/03/2033
Extension periods to be implemented at the sole discretion of the Council.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Residential Older People
- 6 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 5 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Residential Dementia
- 6 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 5 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 3. Residential Physical Disability
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 4. Residential Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder
- 2 tenders received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 5. Residential Mental Health
- 2 tenders received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 6. Nursing Older People
- 4 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
Lot 7. Nursing Dementia
- 4 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
Lot 8. Nursing Physical Disability / Sensory Impairment
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
Lot 9. Nursing Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
Lot 10. Nursing Mental Health
- 3 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Suppliers
BELONG LIMITED
- Companies House: IP27346R
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGTL-6333-DQLD
PEPPER HOUSE, MARKET STREET
NANTWICH
CW55DQ
United Kingdom
Email: chris.hughes@belong.org.uk
Website: http://www.belong.org.uk
Region: UKD62 - Cheshire East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 1. Residential Older People
Contract 2. Lot 2. Residential Dementia
Contract 6. Lot 6. Nursing Older People
Contract 7. Lot 7. Nursing Dementia
IDEAL CAREHOMES LIMITED
- Companies House: 10531219
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXWG-9593-BJPV
Southgate House
Darlington
DL3 6AH
United Kingdom
Email: contracts@hc-one.co.uk
Website: http://www.hc-one.co.uk
Region: UKC13 - Darlington
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Lot 2. Residential Dementia
IDEAL CAREHOMES LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXWG-9593-BJPV
- Companies House: 10531219
Southgate House
Darlington
DL3 6AH
United Kingdom
Email: contracts@hc-one.co.uk
Website: http://www.hc-one.co.uk
Region: UKC13 - Darlington
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 1. Residential Older People
INSPIRED LIFE CARE LIMITED
- Companies House: 10560298
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTDM-6698-NZGJ
Telford Court Nursing Home, Dunwoody Way
Crewe
CW1 3AW
United Kingdom
Email: accounts@inspiredlifecare.com
Website: https://www.inspiredlifecare.co.uk/
Region: UKD62 - Cheshire East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 6. Lot 6. Nursing Older People
Contract 7. Lot 7. Nursing Dementia
Contract 8. Lot 8. Nursing Physical Disability / Sensory Impairment
Contract 9. Lot 9. Nursing Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Contract 10. Lot 10. Nursing Mental Health
Lynne Barton T/A Inglewood Residential Care Home
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMRL-1859-HCHJ
COPPICE LANE
DISLEY
SK12 2LT
United Kingdom
Email: enquiries@inglewoodcarehome.com
Website: http://www.inglewoodcarehome.com
Region: UKD62 - Cheshire East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 1. Residential Older People
Contract 2. Lot 2. Residential Dementia
MERLIN HOUSE (ECHO) LIMITED
- Companies House: 14913527
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBDL-8368-LXZG
Merlin House, 19 Archer Drive
Crewe
CW1 5DN
United Kingdom
Email: emmaboon@echouk.net
Website: http://www.echouk.net
Region: UKD62 - Cheshire East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 9. Lot 9. Nursing Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder
RISELEY HOUSE LIMITED
- Companies House: 14117413
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLWN-4655-MBPN
Ebenezer House
Newcastle-Under-Lyme
ST5 2BE
United Kingdom
Email: sarah@oaklynlaurel.co.uk
Website: http://www.riseleyhouse.co.uk
Region: UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 1. Residential Older People
Contract 2. Lot 2. Residential Dementia
Contract 3. Lot 3. Residential Physical Disability
Contract 4. Lot 4. Residential Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Contract 5. Lot 5. Residential Mental Health
SPRINGCARE (KNUTSFORD) LIMITED
- Companies House: 07703591
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMPL-5627-BNBJ
Nicholson House
Whitchurch
SY13 1LJ
United Kingdom
Email: sales@springcare.org.uk
Website: http://www.springcare.org.uk
Region: UKG22 - Shropshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 1. Residential Older People
Contract 2. Lot 2. Residential Dementia
Contracting authority
Cheshire East Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTWR-7124-XZXQ
Delamere House, Delamere Street
Crewe
CW12JZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKD62 - Cheshire East
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government