Procurement

Accommodation with Care (AWC) Closed Framework (B)

Cheshire East Council

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0523b6

Description

Cheshire East Council (CEC) is recommissioning the Adult's Residential and Nursing care home service, delivered across the borough. This is known as 'Accommodation with Care' (AWC).

Providers currently delivering services under the CEC AWC Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will Join the New AWC Closed Framework (A) via a direct award in accordance with PA23 section 41, schedule 5 paragraph 7.

This tender opportunity enables all other Adult's Residential and Nursing care homes, located within the Borough of Cheshire East, that are registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), to apply to join the AWC Closed Framework (B) under the same terms.

Providers appointed to AWC Closed Framework (A) or AWC Closed Framework (B) will have the same opportunity to bid for packages of care for whichever lot(s) they are signed up to.

The total contract value across Framework (A) and Framework (B) is £378,000,000 and is VAT exempt.

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 must 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 provides 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.

Notices

UK4: Tender notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-069797
Published: 30 October 2025, 3:01pm

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-045383
Published: 1 August 2025, 4:56pm

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UK1: Pipeline notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-026712
Published: 23 May 2025, 3:23pm