--- title: "Extra Care Housing, Care and Support Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06daa0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06daa0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06daa0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06daa0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL" published: "2026-08-04" --- # Extra Care Housing, Care and Support Service Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06daa0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06daa0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06daa0.json) ## Summary Cheshire East Council is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Extra Care Housing, Care and Support Service" under industry category "Social work services without accommodation" (CPV 85312000). The procurement is valued at £4,000,000, with an additional VAT leading to a gross estimate of £4,800,000. The procurement process is handled through an open procedure, and the project is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of Crewe, Cheshire. The current contracts for these services are set to expire on 31st August 2027, and the new contracts are anticipated to commence on 1st September 2027, running through to 31st August 2030 with a potential extension to 2031. Market engagement for interested bidders is open until 27th August 2026, with tenders expected to become live by February 2027. This tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for companies with experience in delivering care in extra care settings. Businesses that excel in creating supportive community environments with services including social work, on-site care provisions, and engaging activities aligned with independent living models will find this tender especially relevant. This procurement offers opportunities for extended contracts, thereby contributing toward sustainable business growth in the sector of supportive living services for the elderly. Participation in the preliminary market engagement, accessible via The Chest procurement portal, is advised for those seeking to leverage their expertise within this promising market opportunity. ## Notice Extra Care Housing services are purpose-built developments designed to enable older people to maintain their independence by having their own front door and tenancy while living within a supportive community environment. These schemes offer opportunities for social engagement alongside access to on-site care and support services. Many Extra Care Housing schemes include facilities such as a bistro, communal areas, and social activities. Each apartment is equipped with an emergency pull-cord system, which alerts the on-site care team should assistance be required. The combination of independent living, social opportunities, and the reassurance of a 24-hour on-site care presence makes Extra Care Housing an attractive option for many older people. Cheshire East Council currently commissions the continuous on-site care provision within four Extra Care Housing schemes across the borough. The current care contracts are due to end on the 31st August 2027 and it is envisioned that tender for future contracts will go live in February 2027. ### Planning Information As part of our ongoing service development, we are keen to engage with providers who have experience of delivering care within extra care settings and to learn from their expertise. If you would like to take part in our market research, please register for free on The Chest, the North West's Local Authority Procurement Portal, https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express your interest in Project ID: DN824654 to access, download and complete the survey. Completed questionnaires should be returned to CE.Contracts@cheshireeast.gov.uk by 17:00pm Thursday 27th August 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073494-2026 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Feb 2027 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | 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 - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation ## Release History - 4 Aug 2026 at 09:07 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073494-2026 - 4 Aug 2026 at 09:02 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073486-2026 - 4 Aug 2026 at 08:55 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073481-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073494-2026 4th August 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073486-2026 4th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073481-2026 4th August 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - 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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