---
title: "Care Package 425707"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0787de"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0787de.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "Cheshire West and Chester Council"
published: "2026-10-14"
---

# Care Package 425707

Buyer: Cheshire West and Chester Council  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0787de

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## Summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council is seeking a provider for a residential complex-care package for a client who will be cared for outside the council’s area. This is a health and social care service, rather than a general residential placement: the requirement is described as complex care, with the client’s successful care informing whether the arrangement can be renewed. Delivery may take place across England, from the North East and North West through the Midlands and southern regions. The opportunity is presented as one care package, rather than a broader programme of residential services. It may suit providers able to arrange and deliver complex residential care beyond Cheshire West and Chester, including in locations across the country.

The council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition under the light-touch regime. The procurement reached the tender stage, with electronic submissions permitted. The stated tender deadline was 29 October 2026 at 10:00 UTC. The estimated gross value is £300,000. The contract period is scheduled to run from 15 December 2026 to 31 December 2030, with possible extension to 31 December 2033. Renewal depends on successful care of the client. There is one lot. Evaluation begins with shortlisting based on acceptable pricing and answers to quality questions; shortlisted applicants are interviewed before award. The council may decide not to award if no suitable applicants are identified.

This requirement is most relevant to care providers with the capability to deliver complex residential support for an individual outside the council’s local area. Suppliers need to put forward pricing and respond to quality questions, and should be prepared to take part in an interview if shortlisted. The council’s focus on successful care means providers should be able to explain how their service will meet the client’s complex needs and sustain appropriate care over the contract period. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and for voluntary, community and social enterprises, so smaller and mission-led providers may compete alongside larger care organisations. Providers able to deliver in more than one part of England may be well placed, given the range of potential delivery regions.

## Notice

complex care outside of Cheshire West and Chester Residential

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097159-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| 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 Council |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Postcode area | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2026 at 15:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097159-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097159-2026
  14th October 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org

## Provenance

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