---
title: "Associate Providers - Care at Home, Round 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f13c"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-08"
---

# Associate Providers - Care at Home, Round 2

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f13c

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council involves an open tender titled "Associate Providers - Care at Home, Round 2" under the category of Health and Social Work Services. The process is currently in the tender stage with an end date for submission set for 12th January 2026. This tender is designed to expand the framework supporting care providers across the UK, with a focus on services delivered directly in homes and within extra care environments. The procurement method follows an open procedure, and bidders must submit their proposals electronically, with bid opening scheduled shortly after the closing date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the health and social services sectors. It is an excellent opportunity for care providers looking to expand their client base across the UK, particularly those specialising in home care services. Companies that can deliver high-quality care packages efficiently would find this tender particularly suitable. Given the option for a contract extension, successful providers may benefit from long-term cooperation with the council, providing stability and growth opportunities within the regional market.

## Notice

This is the re-opening of a light touch pseudo framework tendered under PCR2015. Providers who have already been accepted on to the framework must NOT reapply.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This framework supports the Principal providers who will provide care in Extra Care and Care at Home. The associate providers can be awarded care packages across the whole borough and are not restricted by lots. Additional information: PCR2015 regs apply

Options: option to extend 1+1 years

Renewal: option to extend 1+1 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080819-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 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 WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 17:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080819-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=4ca2a594-45d4-f011-813a-005056b64545

## Provenance

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