Accommodation with Care (AWC) Closed Framework (B)
A Tender Notice
by CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Services)
- Duration
- 5 year
- Value
- £4B-£378M
- Sector
- HEALTH
- Published
- 30 Oct 2025
- Delivery
- 01 Apr 2026 to 31 Mar 2031
- Deadline
- 19 Nov 2025 09:00
Related Terms
Location
Cheshire East:
1 buyer
- Cheshire East Council Crewe
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.
Lot Division
| 1 | Residential Older People
Lot 1 Residential Older People Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925 |
| 2 | Residential Dementia
Lot 2 - Residential Dementia Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925 |
| 3 | Residential Physical Disability
Lot 3 - Residential Physical Disability Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925 |
| 4 | Residential Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Lot 4 - Residential Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925 |
| 5 | Residential Mental Health
Lot 5 - Residential Mental Health Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925 |
| 6 | Nursing Older People
Lot 6 - Nursing Older People Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925 |
| 7 | Nursing Dementia
Lot 7 - Nursing Dementia Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925 |
| 8 | Nursing Physical Disability / Sensory Impairment
Lot 8 - Nursing Physical Disability / Sensory Impairment Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925 |
| 9 | Nursing Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Lot 9 - Nursing Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925 |
| 10 | Nursing Mental Health
Lot 10 - Nursing Mental Health Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925 |
Renewal Options
2 x 12 month extensions available : - 01/04/2031 - 31/03/2032 01/04/2032 - 31/03/2033 Extension periods to be implemented at the sole discretion of the Council.
Award Criteria
| Insurance at contract commencement | Bidders are asked to self declare that relevant insurance cover will be in place at contract commencement. This will be assessed as pass/fail - refer to tender documents for full details. |
| Experience and Contract Examples | Pass/Fail - refer to tender documents for full details. |
| Employment Checks | Pass/Fail - refer to tender documents for full details |
| Data Security | Pass/Fail - refer to guidance document and ICO Data Assurance Questionnaire for full details |
| Compliance with Equality Legislation | Pass/Fail - refer to tender documents for full details |
| Policies & Procedures | Pass/Fail - refer to tender documents for full details |
| CQC Registration | Pass/Fail - refer to tender documents for full details. Providers that are not correctly registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) or that fail to provide their CQC registration number will fail. |
| Accommodation with Care Location | Pass/Fail - refer to tender documents for full details. This opportunity is open to care homes located within the borough of Cheshire East. |
| Social Value | Pass/Fail - refer to tender documents for full details. |
CPV Codes
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Indicators
- This is a recurring contract.
- Renewals are available.
Other Information
** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-0523b6
- FTS 069797-2025