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title: "Short stay Covid-19 beds"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fababbc3-3752-45e4-970c-21422a6699da"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL"
published: "2021-11-22"
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# Short stay Covid-19 beds

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fababbc3-3752-45e4-970c-21422a6699da

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cheshire East Council, which has issued a direct award tender titled "Short stay Covid-19 beds." Categorised under residential health facilities services, this initiative is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is classified as complete, with a contract value of £297,357.14 for the period starting from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022. The tender was concluded on 30 September 2021, necessitated by emergency circumstances related to the Covid-19 pandemic, as stipulated by guidance from the Cabinet Office.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs). Companies capable of providing residential health facilities and emergency support are ideally suited to compete for similar awards, helping to expand their service offerings and contribute to crucial public health initiatives during ongoing health crises.

## Notice

Direct award for 10 blocked booked beds at Telford Court 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/a0e4ea89-0e96-4785-ae4e-387c304cd0e6 |
| 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 | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £297,357 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £297,357 |
| 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 | TELFORD COURT RESIDENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85144000 - Residential health facilities services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2021 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0e4ea89-0e96-4785-ae4e-387c304cd0e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0e4ea89-0e96-4785-ae4e-387c304cd0e6
  22nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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