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title: "18 054 Cheshire East Early Help Framework"
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buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# 18 054 Cheshire East Early Help Framework

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e0756ce-1add-4912-8a6d-ef197f905183

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## Summary

Cheshire East Borough Council initiated the "18 054 Cheshire East Early Help Framework" tender, aiming to commission early help services for both adults and children. The procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This open procedure tender has been completed, with the award date on 7th August 2018, and the contract period spans from 20th August 2018 to 19th August 2022, totalling a value of £6,500,000. The timeline underscores the importance of early engagement before the concluded tender period on 29th May 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in health and social care, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with experience in community services, mental health support, and children's services will find themselves well-suited to compete for contracts under this framework. Firms focused on delivering impactful outcomes for vulnerable populations are encouraged to explore partnership opportunities to harness the benefits of this framework, which is designed to improve the lives of individuals whilst promoting preventative support.

## Notice

The Early Help Framework will be used for the commissioning of early help services for adults and children, and has been developed in conjunction with Eastern Cheshire and South Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Groups. The objective of the framework is to facilitate a significant and tangible impact on the lives of children, young people and adults whilst also aiming to prevent or delay demand for adult social care, children's services, and health services, as well as reducing escalation to more intensive and specialist support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ee8c72f-f621-4330-872a-773eb8f7e660 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Aug 2018 - 19 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,550,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,500,000 |
| 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 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 52 |
| Supplier names | ABL HEALTH; AGE UK CHESHIRE; AGE UK CHESHIRE EAST; ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY; AUDLEM & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ACTION; BARNARDO'S; BRITISH RED CROSS; BROOK YOUNG PEOPLE; CARERS TRUST 4ALL; CENTRAL CHESHIRE BUDDY SCHEME; CHANGING LIVES IN CHESHIRE; CHANGING MINDS; CHESHIRE AND WIRRAL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; CHESHIRE ARTS FOR HEALTH; CHESHIRE CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING; CHESHIRE COMMUNITY ACTION; CHESHIRE DANCE; CHESHIRE WITHOUT ABUSE; CHILD ACTION NORTHWEST; CITIZENS ADVICE CHESHIRE EAST; CITIZENS ADVICE CHESHIRE NORTH; CORE ASSETS CHILDREN'S SERVICES; CREWE YMCA; DEAFNESS SUPPORT NETWORK; DISABILITY INFORMATION BUREAU; EVERYBODY SPORT & RECREATION; HOME-START CHESHIRE; JUST DROP-IN; LAGAN'S FOUNDATION; MHA; MIDDLEWICH HIGH SCHOOL; N-COMPASS NORTH WEST; PATHWAYS; PEAKS & PLAINS HOUSING TRUST; PEOPLEPLUS GROUP; POLISH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELPLINE; ROSSENDALE TRUST; ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE; RUBY'S FUND; SEASHELL TRUST; SNOW ANGELS; SOUTH CHESHIRE CLASP; STAFFORDSHIRE HOUSING ASSOCIATION; SUSO (SPEAKING UP SPEAKING OUT; THE BIG LIFE; THE BRIDGEND CENTRE; THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY; THE NEUROMUSUCLAR CENTRE; TIME OUT GROUP; TOGETHER TRUST; VOICEABILITY; YOUNG CARERS NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2018 at 13:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ee8c72f-f621-4330-872a-773eb8f7e660

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ee8c72f-f621-4330-872a-773eb8f7e660
  10th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=51063e8c-4e49-e811-80eb-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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