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title: "Supported Living, Outreach and Day Opportunities Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060bce"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-09"
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# Supported Living, Outreach and Day Opportunities Services

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060bce

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## Summary

Cheshire East Council is planning a procurement process for 'Supported Living, Outreach and Day Opportunities Services', aimed at recommissioning these vital services. This initiative focuses on health and social work services within the UKD62 region, including Cheshire East, to deliver modernised care for adults over 18, as well as individuals transitioning into adulthood. Key procurement stages, such as market engagement events, are scheduled for Spring 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure under a ‘light touch’ regime, with the contract slated to commence in April 2027 and potentially running for up to seven years, reflecting extensions. The council's legal obligations are underpinned by the Care Act, ensuring service availability for local residents.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in care services, particularly those experienced in supported living, mental health, and services for individuals with learning disabilities or autism. With a gross budget of £350 million, there is a substantial market potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate. Interested providers have a chance to influence the service design by attending the council’s market engagement event at Macclesfield Town Hall on 3rd March 2026. This tender facilitates a collaborative approach with potential contractors to help shape a service landscape that is person-centred, sustainable, and effective in improving community outcomes.

## Notice

Cheshire East Council are recommissioning supported living, outreach and day opportunities services. Theses services are currently commissioned through the 'Complex Needs DPS - Dynamic Purchasing System' and the 'Day Opportunities FPS - Flexible Purchasing System' Under the Care Act, the Local Authority has a statutory responsibility to ensure this service is available for the residents of Cheshire East. Contracted providers deliver high quality, safe and personalised care and support to Adults over 18 (and individuals 16+ who are transitioning into adulthood). The services promote choice, dignity, control and quality of life for all residents and provide modernised care and support services that deliver value for money. This contract includes the following provisions: Mental Health, Learning Disability, Physical Disability, and people with Autism and challenging behaviour. The new contract will go live in April 2027 with the intention to run across 5-7 years, including any extension options. The final contract term will be determined following the outcome of market engagement events the Council will be hosting throughout Spring 2026.

### Planning Information

Cheshire East Council Supported Living and Community/Outreach Provider Engagement Event
Date: Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Time: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Venue: Macclesfield Town Hall, SK10 1EA
About the Event
Cheshire East Council is shaping the future of Supported Living and community services for adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and autism.
This event is an opportunity for providers to:
• Share your experiences and insights
• Help us understand what works well and what could be improved
• Contribute to designing services that truly meet the needs and aspirations of the people we support
Your input will play a key role in ensuring that future services are person-centred, sustainable, and effective.
Who Should Attend?
We welcome providers currently operating in Cheshire East or who would like to in the future, who deliver:
• Supported Living services
• Community or outreach services for adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and autism
Why Attend?
• Influence the future direction of services in Cheshire East
• Network with other providers and council representatives
• Be part of a collaborative approach to improving outcomes for people in our communities
PLEASE NOTE THE EVENT IS LIMITED TO 1 PERSON PER ORGANISATION
How to Join
Please confirm your attendance by 27th February 2026:
Email: emma.bibby@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Phone: 07385 002342
For more information on the event please contact:
Lindsey.MacAulay@cheshireeast.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011484-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 | TLD62 Cheshire East |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 15:36 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011484-2026
- 22 Jan 2026 at 09:55 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005598-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011484-2026
  9th February 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005598-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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