--- title: "Accommodation with Care (AWC) Closed Framework (B)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0523b6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0523b6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0523b6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0523b6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-26" --- # Accommodation with Care (AWC) Closed Framework (B) Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0523b6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0523b6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0523b6.json) ## Summary The procurement process managed by Cheshire East Council involves the "Accommodation with Care (AWC) Closed Framework (B)" for Adult's Residential and Nursing care home services across the borough. The industry category is health and social work services, and the services are delivered within the Borough of Cheshire East, United Kingdom (UKD62). This process has advanced to the award stage as of 26th January 2026. The framework agreement is valued at £378,000,000 and is VAT exempt. The procurement method employed is open procedure, and the procurement continues under a special light-touch regime, with several lots structured within the framework agreement. Key dates include the start of the contract period on 1st April 2026, with eligibility for two 12-month extensions, potentially extending the contract to 2033. This tender creates substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for large care service providers experienced in delivering high-quality care to adults over 18, as well as SMEs able to provide personalised services such as those for mental health, learning or physical disabilities, and intermediate care. Providers setting up within this framework will gain access to bid for various care packages, allowing them to expand service offerings while ensuring a steady revenue stream. The framework also embraces providers with capabilities aligned to the standards set by the Care Quality Commission, ensuring services are delivered safely and effectively. This opens avenues for businesses capable of meeting regulatory demands while offering innovative care solutions, enhancing their portfolio and market positioning. ## Notice Cheshire East Council (CEC) is recommissioning the Adult's Residential and Nursing care home service, delivered across the borough. This is known as 'Accommodation with Care' (AWC). Providers currently delivering services under the CEC AWC Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will Join the New AWC Closed Framework (A) via a direct award in accordance with PA23 section 41, schedule 5 paragraph 7. This tender opportunity allowed all other Adult's Residential and Nursing care homes, located within the Borough of Cheshire East, that are registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), to apply to join the AWC Closed Framework (B) under the same terms. Providers appointed to AWC Closed Framework (A) or AWC Closed Framework (B) will have the same opportunity to bid for packages of care for whichever lot(s) they are signed up to. The total contract value across Framework (A) and Framework (B) is PS378,000,000 and is VAT exempt. Under the Care Act, the Local Authority has a statutory responsibility to ensure this service is available for the residents of Cheshire East. Contracted care home providers must deliver high quality, safe and personalised accommodation, with care, to Adults over 18. The AWC service promotes choice, dignity, control and quality of life for all residents and provides modernised care and support services that deliver value for money. This contract includes the following provisions; Mental Health, Learning Disability, Physical Disability, Intermediate Care and Discharge to Assess. ### Lot Information Residential Older People Lot 1 Residential Older People Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925 Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available : - 01/04/2031 - 31/03/2032 01/04/2032 - 31/03/2033 Extension periods to be implemented at the sole discretion of the Council. Residential Dementia Lot 2 - Residential Dementia Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925 Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available : - 01/04/2031 - 31/03/2032 01/04/2032 - 31/03/2033 Extension periods to be implemented at the sole discretion of the Council. Residential Physical Disability Lot 3 - Residential Physical Disability Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925 Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available : - 01/04/2031 - 31/03/2032 01/04/2032 - 31/03/2033 Extension periods to be implemented at the sole discretion of the Council. Residential Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder Lot 4 - Residential Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925 Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available : - 01/04/2031 - 31/03/2032 01/04/2032 - 31/03/2033 Extension periods to be implemented at the sole discretion of the Council. Residential Mental Health Lot 5 - Residential Mental Health Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925 Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available : - 01/04/2031 - 31/03/2032 01/04/2032 - 31/03/2033 Extension periods to be implemented at the sole discretion of the Council. Nursing Older People Lot 6 - Nursing Older People Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925 Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available : - 01/04/2031 - 31/03/2032 01/04/2032 - 31/03/2033 Extension periods to be implemented at the sole discretion of the Council. Nursing Dementia Lot 7 - Nursing Dementia Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925 Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available : - 01/04/2031 - 31/03/2032 01/04/2032 - 31/03/2033 Extension periods to be implemented at the sole discretion of the Council. Nursing Physical Disability / Sensory Impairment Lot 8 - Nursing Physical Disability / Sensory Impairment Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925 Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available : - 01/04/2031 - 31/03/2032 01/04/2032 - 31/03/2033 Extension periods to be implemented at the sole discretion of the Council. Nursing Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder Lot 9 - Nursing Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925 Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available : - 01/04/2031 - 31/03/2032 01/04/2032 - 31/03/2033 Extension periods to be implemented at the sole discretion of the Council. Nursing Mental Health Lot 10 - Nursing Mental Health Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925 Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available : - 01/04/2031 - 31/03/2032 01/04/2032 - 31/03/2033 Extension periods to be implemented at the sole discretion of the Council. ### Planning Information We would like to invite all Care Home providers that are located within the Borough of Cheshire East to an information session, ahead of the Accommodation with Care Contract (Residential and Nursing Care Homes) Recommission. The session will be held via Microsoft teams on Monday 4th August 2025 at 13:30pm, therefore if you would like to receive an invitation please request this via e-mail emma.harris@cheshireeast.gov.uk and the link to join the virtual meeting will be shared with you. Please ensure you list your name, job title, company name and business e-mail address within your request. PLEASE NOTE THIS OPPORTUNITY IS ONLY OPEN TO CARE HOMES LOCATED WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF CHESHIRE EAST. We intend to publish this opportunity on the CHEST in the near future, therefore your attendance is welcome to enable us to inform you of our commissioning intentions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006629-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | 25 Aug 2025 | | Award date | 15 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | 2031-07-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £378,000,000 | | Lots value | £378,000,000 | | Awards value | £378,000,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL | | Locality | CREWE | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW1 2JZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East | | Local authority | Cheshire East | | Electoral ward | Crewe Central | | Westminster constituency | Crewe and Nantwich | | Delivery location | TLD62 Cheshire East | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 7 | | Supplier names | BELONG; IDEAL CAREHOMES; INSPIRED LIFE CARE; LYNNE BARTON T/A INGLEWOOD RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME; MERLIN HOUSE (ECHO; RISELEY HOUSE; SPRINGCARE (KNUTSFORD | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 26 Jan 2026 at 12:47 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006629-2026 - 30 Oct 2025 at 15:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069797-2025 - 1 Aug 2025 at 15:56 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045383-2025 - 1 Aug 2025 at 15:46 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045378-2025 - 23 May 2025 at 14:23 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026712-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006629-2026 26th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069797-2025 30th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045383-2025 1st August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045378-2025 1st August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026712-2025 23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.belong.org.uk - http://www.echouk.net - http://www.hc-one.co.uk - http://www.inglewoodcarehome.com - http://www.riseleyhouse.co.uk - http://www.springcare.org.uk - https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ - https://www.inspiredlifecare.co.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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