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Open for bids· Closes 2 Dec 2026

Supported Living and Outreach

Cheshire East Borough Council · Cheshire East, North West

Cheshire East Borough Council is inviting bids for Supported Living and Outreach, a framework for supported living in Cheshire East.

Source: Find a Tender · published 6 Nov 2026 · details refreshed every 30 minutes

Key dates

  1. 2026

    Pipeline notice published

    UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice · 09:55

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  2. 2026

    Pipeline notice published

    UK1 - Pipeline Notice · 15:36

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  3. 2026

    Pipeline notice published

    UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice · 15:24

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  4. 2026

    Tender notice published

    UK4 - Tender Notice · 19:26

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  5. Next

    2026

    Bids close

  6. 2027

    Contract starts

  7. 2032

    Contract ends

    5 years after it starts

  8. 2033

    Re-tender expected

    Around November 2033, from the notice

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About this tender

In brief

Cheshire East Borough Council is inviting bids for Supported Living and Outreach, a framework for supported living in Cheshire East. The estimated value is £428,000,000, and the contract runs from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032 (5 years). Bids close on 2 December 2026.

It is run as an open procedure, and the buyer marks it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Published on Find a Tender on 6 November 2026 as notice 105963-2026, OCDS ID ocds-h6vhtk-060bce.

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Supported Living and Outreach," aimed at reshaping services for adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and autism. The industry category is health and social work services, located in the UK, specifically in the region UKD62.

A market engagement event is set for 3rd March 2026 at Macclesfield Town Hall, with attendance confirmation required by 27th February 2026. The procurement process includes a substantial budget of £350,000,000 and adheres to the "lightTouch" regime. This initiative is part of the council's commitment to developing person-centred, sustainable services through a collaborative approach.

This tender provides a significant business growth opportunity for service providers specialising in Supported Living and community services for adults with specific needs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the suitability criteria favour such organisations. The procurement process will be conducted under a framework agreement, starting on 1st April 2027 and concluding on 31st March 2032.

Businesses positioned to influence and innovate within the health and social service sector will find this tender creates a valuable platform for expanding their service offerings and establishing influential connections within the Cheshire East community.

The notice in full

Cheshire East Council is shaping the future of Supported Living and community services for adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and autism.

Lots: no lot details came through with this notice. The official notice and the tender pack have the full breakdown.

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Key facts

Every field the notice carries. Anything it leaves blank is listed under its table.

Contract

Service
Supported Living
Procurement type
Framework
Category
Services
Contract period
1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2032 (5 years)
Suitable for
Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs); Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Re-tender expected
November 2033

Procedure

Notice type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement method
Open
Procedure
Open procedure
Current stage
Tender
Stages so far
Planning, Tender
Published on
Find a Tender Service

Not stated in the notice: awardee scale.

Values

Tender value
£428,000,000
Lots value
£428,000,000

Not stated in the notice: awards value, contracts value.

Status

Tender
Active
Lots
Active

Not stated in the notice: awards, contracts.

References

Find a Tender notice
105963-2026
Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060bce
CPV code
85000000 - Health and social work services
CPV division
85 - Health and social work services
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Location

Cheshire East Borough Council is based in Cheshire East. The area the service covers can be wider, so check the notice and the lots.
Local authority
Cheshire East
Town
Crewe
Postcode
CW1 2JZ
Electoral ward
Crewe Central
Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich
Delivery area
Cheshire East
Region
North West
Sub-region
Cheshire East
Area
Cheshire
Country
England
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Buyer

Contracting authority

Organisation
Cheshire East Borough Council
Category
Services
Address
Crewe, CW1 2JZ · North West · England

Not stated in the notice: contact, phone.

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Documents and links

Official sources for this notice. The tender pack itself sits on the buyer's portal.
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Questions about Supported Living and Outreach

When is the deadline for the Supported Living and Outreach tender?

Bids must be submitted by 2 December 2026. The notice sets the exact time of day, so confirm it on the official notice and submit early: buyer portals normally stop accepting bids at the deadline.

How much is the Supported Living and Outreach contract worth?

The estimated value is £428,000,000. The contract runs from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032 (5 years).

Who is the buyer for Supported Living and Outreach?

Cheshire East Borough Council, based in Cheshire East, North West.

How do I bid for Supported Living and Outreach?

Register on the buyer's portal named in the notice, download the tender pack and check every condition of participation before you start writing. The buyer has marked it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Care Sync Experts writes and reviews care tender bids from £1,500 + VAT.

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