Planning

Supported Living, Outreach and Day Opportunities Services

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

09 Feb 2026 at 15:36

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

22 Jan 2026 at 09:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council is planning a procurement process for 'Supported Living, Outreach and Day Opportunities Services', aimed at recommissioning these vital services. This initiative focuses on health and social work services within the UKD62 region, including Cheshire East, to deliver modernised care for adults over 18, as well as individuals transitioning into adulthood. Key procurement stages, such as market engagement events, are scheduled for Spring 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure under a ‘light touch’ regime, with the contract slated to commence in April 2027 and potentially running for up to seven years, reflecting extensions. The council's legal obligations are underpinned by the Care Act, ensuring service availability for local residents.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in care services, particularly those experienced in supported living, mental health, and services for individuals with learning disabilities or autism. With a gross budget of £350 million, there is a substantial market potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate. Interested providers have a chance to influence the service design by attending the council’s market engagement event at Macclesfield Town Hall on 3rd March 2026. This tender facilitates a collaborative approach with potential contractors to help shape a service landscape that is person-centred, sustainable, and effective in improving community outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supported Living, Outreach and Day Opportunities Services

Notice Description

Cheshire East Council are recommissioning supported living, outreach and day opportunities services. Theses services are currently commissioned through the 'Complex Needs DPS - Dynamic Purchasing System' and the 'Day Opportunities FPS - Flexible Purchasing System' Under the Care Act, the Local Authority has a statutory responsibility to ensure this service is available for the residents of Cheshire East. Contracted providers deliver high quality, safe and personalised care and support to Adults over 18 (and individuals 16+ who are transitioning into adulthood). The services promote choice, dignity, control and quality of life for all residents and provide modernised care and support services that deliver value for money. This contract includes the following provisions: Mental Health, Learning Disability, Physical Disability, and people with Autism and challenging behaviour. The new contract will go live in April 2027 with the intention to run across 5-7 years, including any extension options. The final contract term will be determined following the outcome of market engagement events the Council will be hosting throughout Spring 2026.

Planning Information

Cheshire East Council Supported Living and Community/Outreach Provider Engagement Event Date: Tuesday, 3 March 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM Venue: Macclesfield Town Hall, SK10 1EA About the Event Cheshire East Council is shaping the future of Supported Living and community services for adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and autism. This event is an opportunity for providers to: • Share your experiences and insights • Help us understand what works well and what could be improved • Contribute to designing services that truly meet the needs and aspirations of the people we support Your input will play a key role in ensuring that future services are person-centred, sustainable, and effective. Who Should Attend? We welcome providers currently operating in Cheshire East or who would like to in the future, who deliver: • Supported Living services • Community or outreach services for adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and autism Why Attend? • Influence the future direction of services in Cheshire East • Network with other providers and council representatives • Be part of a collaborative approach to improving outcomes for people in our communities PLEASE NOTE THE EVENT IS LIMITED TO 1 PERSON PER ORGANISATION How to Join Please confirm your attendance by 27th February 2026: Email: emma.bibby@cheshireeast.gov.uk Phone: 07385 002342 For more information on the event please contact: Lindsey.MacAulay@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060bce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011484-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£350,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20268 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementeast@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2JZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD62 Cheshire East
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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