Accommodation with Care (AWC) Closed Framework (B)

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                "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.",
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        "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 PS378,000,000 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.",
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