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Care Package 425707

Cheshire West and Chester Council

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14 Oct 2026 at 15:54

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Council is seeking a provider for a residential complex-care package for a client who will be cared for outside the council’s area. This is a health and social care service, rather than a general residential placement: the requirement is described as complex care, with the client’s successful care informing whether the arrangement can be renewed. Delivery may take place across England, from the North East and North West through the Midlands and southern regions. The opportunity is presented as one care package, rather than a broader programme of residential services. It may suit providers able to arrange and deliver complex residential care beyond Cheshire West and Chester, including in locations across the country.

The council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition under the light-touch regime. The procurement reached the tender stage, with electronic submissions permitted. The stated tender deadline was 29 October 2026 at 10:00 UTC. The estimated gross value is £300,000. The contract period is scheduled to run from 15 December 2026 to 31 December 2030, with possible extension to 31 December 2033. Renewal depends on successful care of the client. There is one lot. Evaluation begins with shortlisting based on acceptable pricing and answers to quality questions; shortlisted applicants are interviewed before award. The council may decide not to award if no suitable applicants are identified.

This requirement is most relevant to care providers with the capability to deliver complex residential support for an individual outside the council’s local area. Suppliers need to put forward pricing and respond to quality questions, and should be prepared to take part in an interview if shortlisted. The council’s focus on successful care means providers should be able to explain how their service will meet the client’s complex needs and sustain appropriate care over the contract period. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and for voluntary, community and social enterprises, so smaller and mission-led providers may compete alongside larger care organisations. Providers able to deliver in more than one part of England may be well placed, given the range of potential delivery regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Care Package 425707

Notice Description

complex care outside of Cheshire West and Chester Residential

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0787de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097159-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Further Information

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