Tender

A Dynamic Purchasing System for provision of Accommodation with Care

  • Cheshire East Council

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-030021

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05430f

Published 4 June 2025, 4:38pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Cheshire East Council

Delamere House, Delamere Street

Crewe

CW12JZ

Contact

Sharif Danesh

Email

sharif.danesh@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1270686592

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKD62 - Cheshire East

Justification for not providing organisation identifier

Not on any register

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

A Dynamic Purchasing System for provision of Accommodation with Care

Reference number

18 053

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

A Dynamic Purchasing System for a full range of registered residential support. The Providers will provide high quality, safe and personalised accommodation with care that promotes choice, dignity, control and quality of life for all Residents and provide modernised care and support services that deliver value for money. These Service Types fall into key areas: Residential, Nursing, Dementia, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health, Physical Disabilities, Continuing Health Care

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Residential Older People

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD6 - Cheshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide 24-hour care and support for service users in a residential environment (could include personal care, washing, dressing, medication).

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

6

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025.

The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Residential Dementia

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD6 - Cheshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide 24 hour care and support for service users in a residential environment appropriate to meet the needs of people living with dementia (could include personal care, washing, dressing, medication).

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

6

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025.

The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Residential Physical Disability/Sensory Impairment

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD6 - Cheshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide 24 hour care and support for service users in a residential environment appropriate to meet the needs of people who have physical disabilities and/or sensory impairments (could include personal care, washing, dressing, medication).

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

6

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025.

The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Residential Learning Disability/Autism Spectrum Disorder

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD6 - Cheshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide 24 hour care and support for service users in a residential environment appropriate to meet the needs of people who have a learning disability and/or autism (could include personal care, washing, dressing, medication).

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

6

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025.

The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Residential Mental Health

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD6 - Cheshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide 24 hour care and support for service users in a residential environment appropriate to meet the needs of people who have mental health support needs (could include personal care, washing, dressing, medication).

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

6

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025.

The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Nursing Standard

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD6 - Cheshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide 24 hour nursing care and support for service users. (A qualified registered nurse must be on duty at all times in order to meet the nursing needs of residents). This is in addition to supporting with personal care, washing and dressing.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

6

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025.

The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Nursing Dementia

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD6 - Cheshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide 24 hour nursing care and support for service users in an environment appropriate to meet the nursing needs of people living with dementia. (A qualified registered nurse must be on duty at all times in order to meet the nursing needs of residents). This is in addition to supporting with personal care, washing and dressing.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

6

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025.

The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Nursing Physical Disability / Sensory Impairment

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD6 - Cheshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide 24 hour nursing care and support for service users in an environment appropriate to meet the nursing needs of people with physical disabilities and/or sensory impairments. (A qualified registered nurse must be on duty at all times in order to meet the nursing needs of residents). This is in addition to supporting with personal care, washing and dressing.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

6

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025.

The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Nursing Learning Disability / Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD6 - Cheshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide 24 hour nursing care and support for service users in an environment appropriate to meet the nursing needs of people who have a learning disability or autism. (A qualified registered nurse must be on duty at all times in order to meet the nursing needs of residents). This is in addition to supporting with personal care, washing and dressing.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

6

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025.

The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Nursing Mental Health

Lot No

10

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD6 - Cheshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide 24 hour nursing care and support for service users in an environment appropriate to meet the nursing needs of people who have mental health needs. (A qualified registered nurse must be on duty at all times in order to meet the nursing needs of residents). This is in addition to supporting with personal care, washing and dressing.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

6

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025.

The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Nursing Beds - Spot Purchase - Intermediate Care to accommodate winter pressures

Lot No

11

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD6 - Cheshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide 24 hour nursing care this will enable patients to avoid being admitted to hospital or discharged into a nursing care environment.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

6

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025.

The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Nursing Beds - Spot Purchase - Discharge to Assess

Lot No

12

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD6 - Cheshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide 24 hour nursing care which will enable patients to be discharged from hospital and allow for a period of assessment to clarify ongoing support needs.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

6

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025.

The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Residential Beds - Spot Purchase- Intermediate Care

Lot No

13

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD6 - Cheshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide 24 hour residential care which will enable patients who have residential support needs to avoid being admitted to hospital or discharged from hospital if they still have ongoing residential support needs that can't be met at home.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

6

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025.

The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026.


Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions

All providers are required to hold a current registration with the Care Quality Commission for the service they are seeking to provide

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted procedure

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2018/S 148-338949

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

5 June 2025

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

six.3) Additional information

An Entry Guide describing how to apply for and be admitted to the Dynamic Purchasing System is available and attached to the tender for information to Bidders.

The Service is in the process of recommissioning - no active rounds are open for applications yet.

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Royal Courts of Justice

Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Country

United Kingdom