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title: "Short stay Covid-19 beds"
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# Short stay Covid-19 beds

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-781d9b4b-a021-4327-89c1-df123ae8c77f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cheshire East Council, which has awarded a contract titled "Short stay Covid-19 beds" to Canterbury Care Homes Ltd. This contract, initiated as a direct award due to emergency circumstances associated with the Covid-19 pandemic, pertains to the provision of residential health facilities services in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The award was published on 22nd November 2021, following a tender period that ended on 30th September 2021. The contract period is from 1st October 2021 to 17th October 2021, and the total value of the contract is £98,257.14. The procurement method used was a direct award to address urgent needs and is classified under the services category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those involved in residential health services. Companies specialising in care provision, especially those that can rapidly mobilise resources in response to emergencies, will find this opportunity aligns with their capabilities. The emphasis on voluntary and community sector engagement indicates that businesses with a focus on community health solutions could be particularly well-suited to participate in such tenders, leveraging their ability to adapt to the requirements of emergency healthcare demands.

## Notice

Direct award for 4 blocked booked beds at the Rowans to support hospital discharges and also prevent admission of patients to Cheshire hospitals. Funded by NHS. Additional information: Insufficient time to procure due to unforeseen or emergency circumstances brought about by the Covid pandemic. Cabinet Office's Procurement Policy Note "Responding to COVID-19" (Information Note PPN 01/20 March 2020) suggests that Reg 32 (2)(c) enables the making of direct awards on an emergency basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb224413-ace4-4827-90be-af9ece40cc05 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 17 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,257 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,257 |
| 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 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | CANTERBURY CARE HOMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85144000 - Residential health facilities services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2021 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb224413-ace4-4827-90be-af9ece40cc05

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb224413-ace4-4827-90be-af9ece40cc05
  22nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/home.aspx

## Provenance

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