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title: "Adult Learning Disability (accommodation based) Respite Service"
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# Adult Learning Disability (accommodation based) Respite Service

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0efe1a6b-df0f-4f80-ab59-5a507868bbec

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## Summary

Cheshire East Borough Council has successfully concluded the tender process for the provision of accommodation-based respite services for adults with learning disabilities in Cheshire East. The contract, valued at £3,532,622 and set to begin on 2nd March 2025 until 1st March 2030, was awarded to Liberty Support Services and 1st Enable Ltd on 3rd October 2024. The procurement, classified under the CPV category 85000000 (Health and Social Work Services), was conducted through an open procedure. The Council aims to deliver innovative, person-centred care across two geographical lots: four units in the north (Macclesfield area) and two units in the south (Crewe area). This project will address diverse support needs including challenging behaviours, mental health conditions, autism, and physical disabilities, ensuring accessibility and efficient service delivery through the use of assistive technology.

Business opportunities abound for organisations capable of providing high-quality care and accommodation solutions within the specified parameters of this contract. SMEs with expertise in supported living models and experience in managing short-term respite services for adult learning disabilities are well-suited to compete in this sector. The service model promises stability as it is based on a block contract, safeguarding income regardless of unit occupancy. Additionally, Cheshire East Borough Council's focus on improving care quality and delivering cost efficiencies provides a lucrative and reliable revenue stream for potential providers. Interested entities were invited to express their interest and access detailed documentation via the Chest system before the tender closure on 19th August 2024, ensuring a competitive, transparent bidding process.

## Notice

Cheshire East Council is committed through its statutory obligations and policies to continuously improve the quality of care and support services provided to adult service users. We are seeking to commission a provider(s) who can provide an innovative and person centred learning disabilities respite service in Cheshire East. The service will be able to meet a variety of different support needs, ensure positive outcomes which add value to the lives of people with a learning disability and deliver efficiencies in the way that support is provided. * The service specification for Lots 1 and 2 is for the provision of accommodation-based respite support, within the Cheshire East area. * The service will provide accommodation and support for adults with a learning disability who may display behaviour that challenges, including those with associated mental health conditions, autism or physical disabilities. The service(s) will be delivered at a building or buildings within easy access of the identified locations. * The service will be based on a short term supported living model and commissioned on a block contract basis (whether units are occupied or not) and not on usage. The Model We are seeking to commission two respite services in Cheshire East. Below are the requirements for each service/Lot. Lot 1 - North (Macclesfield and surrounding areas) - A total of 4 units of accommodation * 3 units would support planned respite. * 1 unit allocated for short term placements and emergency respite. * These would be semi self-contained units with bedroom, private bathroom, communal lounge. * All units would need to meet the needs of people with physical disabilities/wheelchair users. Service would have a core staffing of 2 people in the daytime, with 1 sleep in member of staff. * Assistive technology will also be used to improve outcomes and reduce costs. Lot 2- South (Crewe and surrounding areas) - A total of 2 units of accommodation * 2 self-contained units with bedroom, private bathroom, kitchen, lounge, with access to communal space. * This would be planned respite. * All units would need to meet the needs of people with physical disabilities/wheelchair users. * Service would have a core staffing of 1 person in the day with 1 shared sleep in member of staff. * Assistive technology will also be used to improve outcomes and reduce costs. Interested providers should express an interest in the opportunity and download all of the documentation provided on the Chest system, any queries should be asked here via the messaging area of the project. Additional information: Project ref: - DN730816 - the Chest see: www.the-chest.org.uk for more information

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94e34acd-02b4-43be-bf46-c029b82dc6f4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2025 - 1 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,381,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,532,622 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | 1ST ENABLE; LIBERTY SUPPORT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2024 at 08:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94e34acd-02b4-43be-bf46-c029b82dc6f4
- 16 Jul 2024 at 15:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55be6d32-ead0-4c13-bb21-e6f7733a39b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94e34acd-02b4-43be-bf46-c029b82dc6f4
  23rd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55be6d32-ead0-4c13-bb21-e6f7733a39b1
  16th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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