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.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 7 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Engagement
Engagement deadline
4 August 2025
Engagement process description
We would like to invite all Care Home providers that are located within the Borough of Cheshire East to an information session, ahead of the Accommodation with Care Contract (Residential and Nursing Care Homes) Recommission.
The session will be held via Microsoft teams on Monday 4th August 2025 at 13:30pm, therefore if you would like to receive an invitation please request this via e-mail emma.harris@cheshireeast.gov.uk and the link to join the virtual meeting will be shared with you. Please ensure you list your name, job title, company name and business e-mail address within your request.
PLEASE NOTE THIS OPPORTUNITY IS ONLY OPEN TO CARE HOMES LOCATED WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF CHESHIRE EAST.
We intend to publish this opportunity on the CHEST in the near future, therefore your attendance is welcome to enable us to inform you of our commissioning intentions.
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
Contact name: Emma Harris
Region: UKD62 - Cheshire East
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government