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title: "Step down facility - self-contained flats"
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buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL"
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# Step down facility - self-contained flats

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de8e8e50-79c7-4311-a146-95ba5fc49d9f

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## Summary

The procurement process involved Cheshire East Council as the buying organisation, seeking contractors for "Step down facility - self-contained flats" to support the hospital discharge pathway for individuals awaiting a domiciliary care package. This project, classified under social work services with accommodation (CPV code: 85311000), was a direct award due to urgent needs arising from Covid-19. The contract, valued at £148,114.28, commenced on 14th July 2021 and concluded on 31st March 2022. The tender was active until 13th July 2021, with the award notice published on 13th September 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in social care services. Businesses capable of providing accommodation services that support health and social care transitions would be well-suited to compete. The urgency of the service and the focus on supporting vulnerable populations underscores the potential for those in the care sector to expand their operations through such contracts.

## Notice

To award a contract of 8 self-contained flats to support hospital discharge pathway for people who are unable to return to their own home, as they are awaiting a domiciliary care package, but who are clinically fit to be discharged from hospital. Additional information: This direct award was made to support on an urgent basis due to Covid.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9192d6d-21d2-4f9c-880e-724ef54cf281 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £148,114 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £148,114 |
| 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 | CROFTWOOD CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2021 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9192d6d-21d2-4f9c-880e-724ef54cf281

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9192d6d-21d2-4f9c-880e-724ef54cf281
  13th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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