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Extra Care Housing, Care and Support Service

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

04 Aug 2026 at 09:07

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

04 Aug 2026 at 09:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Aug 2026 at 08:55

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Extra Care Housing, Care and Support Service" under industry category "Social work services without accommodation" (CPV 85312000). The procurement is valued at £4,000,000, with an additional VAT leading to a gross estimate of £4,800,000. The procurement process is handled through an open procedure, and the project is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of Crewe, Cheshire. The current contracts for these services are set to expire on 31st August 2027, and the new contracts are anticipated to commence on 1st September 2027, running through to 31st August 2030 with a potential extension to 2031. Market engagement for interested bidders is open until 27th August 2026, with tenders expected to become live by February 2027.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for companies with experience in delivering care in extra care settings. Businesses that excel in creating supportive community environments with services including social work, on-site care provisions, and engaging activities aligned with independent living models will find this tender especially relevant. This procurement offers opportunities for extended contracts, thereby contributing toward sustainable business growth in the sector of supportive living services for the elderly. Participation in the preliminary market engagement, accessible via The Chest procurement portal, is advised for those seeking to leverage their expertise within this promising market opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Extra Care Housing, Care and Support Service

Notice Description

Extra Care Housing services are purpose-built developments designed to enable older people to maintain their independence by having their own front door and tenancy while living within a supportive community environment. These schemes offer opportunities for social engagement alongside access to on-site care and support services. Many Extra Care Housing schemes include facilities such as a bistro, communal areas, and social activities. Each apartment is equipped with an emergency pull-cord system, which alerts the on-site care team should assistance be required. The combination of independent living, social opportunities, and the reassurance of a 24-hour on-site care presence makes Extra Care Housing an attractive option for many older people. Cheshire East Council currently commissions the continuous on-site care provision within four Extra Care Housing schemes across the borough. The current care contracts are due to end on the 31st August 2027 and it is envisioned that tender for future contracts will go live in February 2027.

Planning Information

As part of our ongoing service development, we are keen to engage with providers who have experience of delivering care within extra care settings and to learn from their expertise. If you would like to take part in our market research, please register for free on The Chest, the North West's Local Authority Procurement Portal, https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express your interest in Project ID: DN824654 to access, download and complete the survey. Completed questionnaires should be returned to CE.Contracts@cheshireeast.gov.uk by 17:00pm Thursday 27th August 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06daa0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073494-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 20276 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2030 3-4 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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