Scope
Reference
C3540
Description
In working collaboratively, Cheshire East is aiming to deliver a new supported accommodation initiative designed specifically for our Children in Care and Care Leavers aged 16 - 25, aimed at providing stable housing and tailored support to help young adults transition smoothly into independent living.
Cheshire East will be looking to block contract approx.126 beds across the borough, with the number of beds scaling up across the life of the contract as young people can transition into them. In Year 1, we are looking to commission 66 beds, Year 2, 92 beds and Year 3, 126 beds. We will be looking to block contract a range of accommodation types for the following cohorts, with levels of support to match each individual cohort:
• 16/17 year olds
• 18-25 year olds
• Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC)
The contract will be lotted, and the full lotting strategy will be available in the contract notice.
The proposed length of contract for the above will be 5 years plus 2 x 12 month extensions (7 years in total) with a total estimated contract value of £24.6 million.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £24,600,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 7 years
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
26 August 2025
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Above or below total value threshold
Above or equal to threshold
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