Accommodation with Care (AWC) Closed Framework (B)

A Contract Award Notice
by CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework ()
Duration
not specified
Value
£378M
Sector
MISCELLANEOUS
Published
26 Jan 2026
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Related Terms

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 21 suppliers

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 allowed 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

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Award Detail

1 Belong (Nantwich)
  • Lot 1. Residential Older People
  • Reference: 1
  • Value: £378,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
2 Springcare Knutsford (Whitchurch)
  • Lot 1. Residential Older People
  • Reference: 1
  • Value: £378,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
3 Lynne Barton (Disley)
  • Lot 1. Residential Older People
  • Reference: 1
  • Value: £378,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
4 Riseley House (Newcastle under Lyme)
  • Lot 1. Residential Older People
  • Reference: 1
  • Value: £378,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
5 Ideal Carehomes (Darlington)
  • Lot 1. Residential Older People
  • Reference: 1
  • Value: £378,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
6 Belong (Nantwich)
  • Lot 2. Residential Dementia
  • Reference: 2
  • Value: £378,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
7 Springcare Knutsford (Whitchurch)
  • Lot 2. Residential Dementia
  • Reference: 2
  • Value: £378,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
8 Lynne Barton (Disley)
  • Lot 2. Residential Dementia
  • Reference: 2
  • Value: £378,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
9 Riseley House (Newcastle under Lyme)
  • Lot 2. Residential Dementia
  • Reference: 2
  • Value: £378,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
10 Ideal Carehomes (Darlington)
  • Lot 2. Residential Dementia
  • Reference: 2
  • Value: £378,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
11 Riseley House (Newcastle under Lyme)
  • Lot 3. Residential Physical Disability
  • Reference: 3
  • Value: £378,000,000
12 Riseley House (Newcastle under Lyme)
  • Lot 4. Residential Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • Reference: 4
  • Value: £378,000,000
13 Riseley House (Newcastle under Lyme)
  • Lot 5. Residential Mental Health
  • Reference: 5
  • Value: £378,000,000
14 Belong (Nantwich)
  • Lot 6. Nursing Older People
  • Reference: 6
  • Value: £378,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
15 Inspired Life Care (Crewe)
  • Lot 6. Nursing Older People
  • Reference: 6
  • Value: £378,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
16 Belong (Nantwich)
  • Lot 7. Nursing Dementia
  • Reference: 7
  • Value: £378,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
17 Inspired Life Care (Crewe)
  • Lot 7. Nursing Dementia
  • Reference: 7
  • Value: £378,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
18 Inspired Life Care (Crewe)
  • Lot 8. Nursing Physical Disability / Sensory Impairment
  • Reference: 8
  • Value: £378,000,000
19 Inspired Life Care (Crewe)
  • Lot 9. Nursing Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • Reference: 9
  • Value: £378,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
20 Merlin House Echo (Crewe)
  • Lot 9. Nursing Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • Reference: 9
  • Value: £378,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
21 Inspired Life Care (Crewe)
  • Lot 10. Nursing Mental Health
  • Reference: 10
  • Value: £378,000,000

CPV Codes

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Reference

  • ocds-h6vhtk-0523b6
  • FTS 006629-2026

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