--- title: "A Dynamic Purchasing System for provision of Accommodation with Care" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05430f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05430f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05430f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05430f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL" published: "2025-06-04" --- # A Dynamic Purchasing System for provision of Accommodation with Care Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05430f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05430f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05430f.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Cheshire East Council focuses on developing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for "Accommodation with Care", specifically in the health and social work services sector. This tender falls under the services category and aims to ensure the provision of high-quality, safe, and personalised accommodation services across multiple categories including residential, nursing, dementia care, among others. Located in region UKD6, the procurement is currently in the tender stage with the DPS status active. Key deadlines have been outlined, with the existing system extended until 31st March 2026. It's crucial for interested parties to engage before the tender period ends on 5th June 2025. This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations experienced in delivering residential care and support services tailored for different needs such as mental health, dementia, and physical disability. Given the selective procurement method, businesses with a current registration with the Care Quality Commission and expertise in the provision of modernised care services will find this an opportune moment to expand their operations. The tender allows for the electronic submission of applications and will cater to highly competent service providers equipped to manage and deliver efficient care that promotes dignity and the quality of life for residents. ## Notice A Dynamic Purchasing System for a full range of registered residential support. The Providers will provide high quality, safe and personalised accommodation with care that promotes choice, dignity, control and quality of life for all Residents and provide modernised care and support services that deliver value for money. These Service Types fall into key areas: Residential, Nursing, Dementia, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health, Physical Disabilities, Continuing Health Care ### Lot Information Residential Older People To provide 24-hour care and support for service users in a residential environment (could include personal care, washing, dressing, medication). Options: The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025. The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026. Residential Dementia To provide 24 hour care and support for service users in a residential environment appropriate to meet the needs of people living with dementia (could include personal care, washing, dressing, medication). Options: The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025. The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026. Residential Physical Disability/Sensory Impairment To provide 24 hour care and support for service users in a residential environment appropriate to meet the needs of people who have physical disabilities and/or sensory impairments (could include personal care, washing, dressing, medication). Options: The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025. The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026. Residential Learning Disability/Autism Spectrum Disorder To provide 24 hour care and support for service users in a residential environment appropriate to meet the needs of people who have a learning disability and/or autism (could include personal care, washing, dressing, medication). Options: The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025. The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026. Residential Mental Health To provide 24 hour care and support for service users in a residential environment appropriate to meet the needs of people who have mental health support needs (could include personal care, washing, dressing, medication). Options: The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025. The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026. Nursing Standard To provide 24 hour nursing care and support for service users. (A qualified registered nurse must be on duty at all times in order to meet the nursing needs of residents). This is in addition to supporting with personal care, washing and dressing. Options: The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025. The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026. Nursing Dementia To provide 24 hour nursing care and support for service users in an environment appropriate to meet the nursing needs of people living with dementia. (A qualified registered nurse must be on duty at all times in order to meet the nursing needs of residents). This is in addition to supporting with personal care, washing and dressing. Options: The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025. The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026. Nursing Physical Disability / Sensory Impairment To provide 24 hour nursing care and support for service users in an environment appropriate to meet the nursing needs of people with physical disabilities and/or sensory impairments. (A qualified registered nurse must be on duty at all times in order to meet the nursing needs of residents). This is in addition to supporting with personal care, washing and dressing. Options: The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025. The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026. Nursing Learning Disability / Autistic Spectrum Disorder To provide 24 hour nursing care and support for service users in an environment appropriate to meet the nursing needs of people who have a learning disability or autism. (A qualified registered nurse must be on duty at all times in order to meet the nursing needs of residents). This is in addition to supporting with personal care, washing and dressing. Options: The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025. The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026. Nursing Mental Health To provide 24 hour nursing care and support for service users in an environment appropriate to meet the nursing needs of people who have mental health needs. (A qualified registered nurse must be on duty at all times in order to meet the nursing needs of residents). This is in addition to supporting with personal care, washing and dressing. Options: The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025. The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026. Nursing Beds - Spot Purchase - Intermediate Care to accommodate winter pressures To provide 24 hour nursing care this will enable patients to avoid being admitted to hospital or discharged into a nursing care environment. Options: The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025. The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026. Nursing Beds - Spot Purchase - Discharge to Assess To provide 24 hour nursing care which will enable patients to be discharged from hospital and allow for a period of assessment to clarify ongoing support needs. Options: The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025. The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026. Residential Beds - Spot Purchase- Intermediate Care To provide 24 hour residential care which will enable patients who have residential support needs to avoid being admitted to hospital or discharged from hospital if they still have ongoing residential support needs that can't be met at home. Options: The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025. The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030021-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLD6 Cheshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 4 Jun 2025 at 15:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030021-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:338949-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk - 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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