Extra Care Principal Providers

Cheshire West and Chester Council has completed the procurement process for the "Extra Care Principal Providers" contract. This contract focuses on health and social work services, specifically delivering care in extra care facilities and homecare within the community in the United Kingdom. The procurement process utilises an open procedure under the UK's light-touch regime, with the contract award notice published on 15th December 2025.

Seven lots have been awarded, with commencement of services scheduled for 5th May 2026, followed by a contract period extending to 4th May 2029, with potential renewal options available. The procurement strategy permits increasing or decreasing care packages based on performance assessments and market conditions. Significant contracts within this procurement include regions such as Chester Central, Chester South, Northwich, and Ellesmere Port.

This tender offers robust opportunities for enterprises within the health and social care sector to expand their business, as it covers multiple lots across locations in Cheshire. With contracts grossly valued at £18,000,000 per lot, organisations specialised in delivering care services at scale, including SMEs and large firms, can position themselves effectively to leverage this opportunity. Providers such as Homecarers Care Services Limited and Making Space are well-suited to fulfil these roles, given their capabilities in delivering quality care services.

Moreover, the option to extend services for additional years and adjust care packages further allows businesses to strategise sustainable growth and adapt their service offerings to meet the evolving needs in this sector.