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Accommodation and Support Post 18 Care Leavers

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Council has completed a procurement process for a pilot scheme titled "Accommodation and Support Post 18 Care Leavers", classified under the services industry category. This contract, initiated through the tender process and awarded to Bedspace, is under a direct procurement method, indicating a "Below threshold - without competition" approach. The contract is set to deliver services across various regions of the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement falls under the "lightTouch" regime with an active award status as of 26th March 2026. Key dates include the contract period from 1st October 2025 to 31st December 2027, with the contract signed on 3rd September 2025.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses within the health and social work services sector, particularly those capable of providing accommodation and support services to post-18 care leavers. Businesses with experience in delivering community, social, and personal services would find this contract aligned with their capabilities. While the contract has been awarded to Bedspace, an SME, similar businesses may find future opportunities in government contracts requiring specialised social services across the UK. The direct procurement method suggests that well-established relationships and niche expertise could play a crucial role in securing similar contracts.

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Notice Title

Accommodation and Support Post 18 Care Leavers

Notice Description

Accommodation and Support Post 18 Care Leavers - pilot scheme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067478
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027637-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£576,047 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEDSPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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