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title: "Care at Home - Additional Capacity"
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# Care at Home - Additional Capacity

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ac14b0d-a1f8-45f3-8828-1eaeeef1306a

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## Summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council is currently conducting a tender for "Care at Home - Additional Capacity" as part of its initiative to enhance support for older individuals, facilitating timely hospital discharges and fostering independence at home. This procurement process, classified under health and social work services, is in the open tender stage, with submissions closing on 11 December 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 23 December 2018 and will continue until 30 November 2019. This opportunity is targeted at providers within the North West region of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those keen to offer home support and personal care solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to participate, as the council encourages their involvement in this procurement process. Businesses that provide a range of services—ranging from daily living assistance to emotional support—are encouraged to apply, potentially expanding their client base and enhancing their service offerings within the community.

## Notice

Cheshire West and Chester Council are looking increase its capacity to support older people at home and to ensure timely discharge from hospital. Care at Home provision allows people to retain their independence by receiving care and support in their own homes. Care at Home services will include, but are not limited to: Assistance with getting up, going to bed, dressing, washing, bathing, continence management, medication, continence aids, grooming, nutritional and hydration management, oral hygiene, care of nails and hair, and supporting moving and handling. Assistance with shopping, household management, pension/prescription collection and daily routines. Listening and support with social or emotional needs, supporting communication needs, managing household activities and finances. Accessing community activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0573180e-2b2d-4352-a755-fc0ac7695051 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2018 at 11:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0573180e-2b2d-4352-a755-fc0ac7695051
- 26 Nov 2018 at 13:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c26063b-c816-4529-85f8-296bb494f5b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0573180e-2b2d-4352-a755-fc0ac7695051
  6th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c26063b-c816-4529-85f8-296bb494f5b4
  26th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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