Scope
Reference
C3739
Description
Cheshire East Council are recommissioning the Adult's Residential and Nursing care home service, delivered across the borough. This is currently known as 'Accommodation with Care' (AWC).
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 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 provide 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.
The AWC contract will go live in April 2026 with the intention to run across 5-7 seven years, including any extension options.
The final contract term will be determined following the outcome of market engagement events that the Council will be hosting throughout Summer 2025.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 7 years
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
25 August 2025
Procedure
Procedure type
Open 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