Tender

Associate Providers - Care at Home, Round 2

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Dec 2025 at 17:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council involves an open tender titled "Associate Providers - Care at Home, Round 2" under the category of Health and Social Work Services. The process is currently in the tender stage with an end date for submission set for 12th January 2026. This tender is designed to expand the framework supporting care providers across the UK, with a focus on services delivered directly in homes and within extra care environments. The procurement method follows an open procedure, and bidders must submit their proposals electronically, with bid opening scheduled shortly after the closing date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the health and social services sectors. It is an excellent opportunity for care providers looking to expand their client base across the UK, particularly those specialising in home care services. Companies that can deliver high-quality care packages efficiently would find this tender particularly suitable. Given the option for a contract extension, successful providers may benefit from long-term cooperation with the council, providing stability and growth opportunities within the regional market.

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Notice Title

Associate Providers - Care at Home, Round 2

Notice Description

This is the re-opening of a light touch pseudo framework tendered under PCR2015. Providers who have already been accepted on to the framework must NOT reapply.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This framework supports the Principal providers who will provide care in Extra Care and Care at Home. The associate providers can be awarded care packages across the whole borough and are not restricted by lots. Additional information: PCR2015 regs apply

Options: option to extend 1+1 years

Renewal: option to extend 1+1 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f13c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080819-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

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