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title: "Caring to Care"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1243e007-b671-43d4-ba44-43aa03eb4874"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER"
published: "2018-08-15"
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# Caring to Care

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1243e007-b671-43d4-ba44-43aa03eb4874

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## Summary

The Cheshire West and Chester Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Caring to Care", which falls under the health and social work services industry category. The tender was initiated through an open procurement method, with a deadline for submissions set on 24 July 2018. The contract commenced on 5 October 2018 and is expected to run until 30 November 2020. This contract is valued at £950,000 and has been awarded to Core Assets Childrens Services Limited.

This procurement process presents valuable growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and social services. Companies that can provide care and support services, including those focusing on children's welfare, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with local authorities like Cheshire West and Chester can enhance their visibility and capacity to expand their business offerings in the public sector.

## Notice

Caring to Care.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a6d0c64-da4a-4aff-a970-daffafe4f7b2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £950,000 |
| 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 WEST AND CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CORE ASSETS CHILDRENS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2018 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a6d0c64-da4a-4aff-a970-daffafe4f7b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a6d0c64-da4a-4aff-a970-daffafe4f7b2
  15th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a0ef9c87-786d-e811-80ed-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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