Accommodation with Care (AWC) Closed Framework (A)
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Cheshire East Council has completed the award process for 'Accommodation with Care (AWC) Closed Framework (A)' to provide residential and nursing care services across Cheshire East. The procurement follows a direct award method under the Procurement Act 2023, Section 41, ensuring continuity of care for local residents and compliance with statutory obligations under the Care Act 2014. The industry category for this procurement is health and social work services, with the procurement stage now complete.
The awarded contract, valued at £378 million, is slated to commence on 1 April 2026, with an option for two 12-month renewals potentially extending it to 31 March 2033. The region targeted by this initiative is UKD62, in the United Kingdom. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in adult residential and nursing care and those offering services in mental health, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, intermediate care, and discharge to assess.
Both small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large organisations can compete, as the procurement process aims to maintain fair access to opportunities for care providers registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) within the Cheshire East region. Successful providers will have equal chances to bid for packages under different framework lots, promoting competitive bidding and allowing businesses to expand their market presence while contributing to improved quality of life and care for the local community.
Cheshire East Council is recommissioning the Adult's Residential and Nursing care home service, delivered across the borough. This is known as 'Accommodation with Care' (AWC). Providers currently delivering services under the CEC AWC Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will Join the New AWC Closed Framework (A) via a direct award in accordance with PA23 section 41, schedule 5 paragraph 7.
Project ID DN792295 was published on the Chest, to allow opportunity for all other Adult's Residential and Nursing care homes located within the Borough of Cheshire East, that are registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), to apply to join the AWC Closed Framework (B) under the same terms as AWC Closed Framework (A). Providers appointed to AWC Closed Framework (A) or AWC Closed Framework (B) will have the same opportunity to bid for packages of care for whichever lot(s) they are signed up to. Under the Care Act, the Local Authority has a statutory responsibility to ensure this service is available for the residents of Cheshire East.
Contracted care home providers must deliver high quality, safe and personalised accommodation, with care, to Adults over 18. The AWC service promotes choice, dignity, control and quality of life for all residents and provides modernised care and support services that deliver value for money. This contract includes the following provisions; Mental Health, Learning Disability, Physical Disability, Intermediate Care and Discharge to Assess.
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The contract period is five years.
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