Award

Ai - CQC Registered Community Based Services which offer personal care and support either with or without accommodation for those with eligible needs under the Care Act.

SEFTON COUNCIL

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Award

16 Oct 2025 at 19:44

Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council, located in Bootle, has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Ai - CQC Registered Community Based Services," focusing on social work services. This contract, classified under the CPV code 85310000, has resulted in an award to Creative Care, a large supplier based in Stockport. The project involves providing care and support services for five adults in a property located in Waterloo, Liverpool. The procurement process was conducted using a restricted procedure, and the contract was signed on the 16th of September, 2025. The total value of the contract is £1,422,228, and it is part of the Liverpool City Council Care and Support for Adults and Young People Preparing for Adulthood Flexible Purchasing System.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the care and support services sector, particularly those specialising in community-based and personal care supported living. Companies equipped to deliver high-quality health and social care services, especially those with experience in CQC-registered services, will find this a lucrative opportunity. The awarded contract highlights the importance of both quality and price in the selection criteria, suggesting that businesses with a strong service delivery model and competitive pricing could benefit significantly from similar future tenders. The high demand for such services ensures growth potential, especially for businesses capable of meeting the rigorous standards set by local councils.

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Notice Title

Ai - CQC Registered Community Based Services which offer personal care and support either with or without accommodation for those with eligible needs under the Care Act.

Notice Description

A Care and Support Service to be Provided for 5 Adults requiring CQC Registered Community Based Services and Housed in a Property in Norma Road Waterloo Liverpool

Lot Information

Lot 1

A Care and Support Service to be Provided for 5 Adults requiring CQC Registered Community Based Services and Housed in a Property in Norma Road Waterloo Liverpool The requirement is being drawn down under Liverpool City Council Care and Support for Adults and Young People Preparing for Adulthood Flexible Purchasing System Service Stream A (i) - CQC Registered Community Based Services The model of care delivers 210 daytime support hours and has 1 waking night, and 1 sleep in night. This is not expected to increase although all residents may require some individual support hours.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066097-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,422,228 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Stewart Martin
Contact Email
stewart.martin@sefton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1519343009

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CREATIVE CARE

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