Care at Home

The procurement process for the "Care at Home" services has been initiated by the Cheshire East Council, a public authority within the sub-central government in the United Kingdom. The process is currently at the planning stage, with documents published on 23rd May 2025. This tender falls under the health and social work services category, aiming to merge the Care at Home services with care support in Extra Care Housing Schemes across the Cheshire East region.

These services, which include statutory care, are set to be operational from September 2026 for a term of three to seven years, depending on prior market engagement conducted in mid-2025. The procurement will use a competitive flexible procedure under the light-touch regime, and future notices are expected by the end of September 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in health and social care, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive, domiciliary care services.

Companies with experience in managing frameworks, especially those aiming to support extra care housing schemes, will find this contract attractive. It is well-suited for SMEs, offering scope for business growth through a potential seven-year partnership with the Cheshire East Council. The approach is highly conducive to businesses that excel in delivering high-quality care and support services within flexible, long-term frameworks.

This procurement method ensures that innovative service providers can compete effectively for a robust public service contract.