Accommodation with Care (AWC) Closed Framework (B)
Cheshire East CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £378,000,000
Deadline
19 November 2025
Published
26 January 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Cheshire East Council (CEC) 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. This tender opportunity allowed 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.
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. The total contract value across Framework (A) and Framework (B) is £378,000,000 and is VAT exempt.
Eligibility & compliance
Contracted care home providers must deliver high quality, safe and personalised accommodation, with care, to Adults over 18.
Additional details
Under the Care Act, the Local Authority has a statutory responsibility to ensure this service is available for the residents of Cheshire East. 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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Award Details
BELONG LIMITED
£378,000,000
SPRINGCARE (KNUTSFORD) LIMITED
£378,000,000
Lynne Barton T/A Inglewood Residential Care Home
£378,000,000
RISELEY HOUSE LIMITED
£378,000,000
IDEAL CAREHOMES LIMITED
£378,000,000
INSPIRED LIFE CARE LIMITED
£378,000,000
MERLIN HOUSE (ECHO) LIMITED
£378,000,000
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- 2
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- 3
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Cheshire East CouncilKey Dates
Published
26 January 2026
Submission deadline
19 November 2025
Notice type
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Source
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