Scope
Reference
DN761967
Description
In working collaboratively, Cheshire East is aiming to deliver a new Supported Accommodation offer designed specifically for our Children in Care and Care Leavers aged 16-25 and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children, aimed at providing stable housing and tailored support to help young adults transition smoothly into independent living.
The pathway would need to consider an element of Emergency Bed provision, Group living, Semi-Independent living with support and independent living i.e. Dispersed properties, with supported move on to suitable accommodation and self-contained units, with varying degrees of support
Total value (estimated)
- £24,700,000 excluding VAT
- £29,640,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 7 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Engagement
Engagement deadline
25 June 2025
Engagement process description
Cheshire East Council is conducting a soft market testing survey to understand interest from providers in the delivery a bespoke Supported Accommodation Pathway for our 16-25-year-old Cared for Children and Care Leaver cohort. We also want to use feedback to help inform our future commissioning intentions, including service model. The closing date for this survey is Wednesday 25th June 2025.
The survey can be found on the Chest; the North West procurement Portal at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
Once registered on the Chest (registration is free) go to project reference DN761967. Once you express an interest the survey will be available to download and complete. Once completed upload to the Chest by Wednesday 25th June at 15:00 hrs.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
28 August 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
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