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Official UK procurement notice

A Dynamic Purchasing System for provision of Accommodation with Care

Official notice

Authority: Cheshire East Council (Local council)

Dynamic market13 lotsServicesRestricted procedure
Dynamic market estimateValue not publishedmarket-wide estimate, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 5 Jun 2025
Lots 13see the lot list below

What is being bought13 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

A Dynamic Purchasing System for a full range of registered residential support. The Providers will provide high quality, safe and personalised accommodation with care that promotes choice, dignity, control and quality of life for all Residents and provide modernised care and support services that deliver value for money. These Service Types fall into key areas: Residential, Nursing, Dementia, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health, Physical Disabilities, Continuing Health Care

CPV: Health and social work services

Lots and requirements (13)Procurement structure

13 lots · no lot values published
Lot #1Residential Older People

To provide 24-hour care and support for service users in a residential environment (could include personal care, washing, dressing, medication).

Delivery: North West
Extensions: The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025. The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Residential Dementia

To provide 24 hour care and support for service users in a residential environment appropriate to meet the needs of people living with dementia (could include personal care, washing, dressing, medication).

Delivery: North West
Extensions: The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025. The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Residential Physical Disability/Sensory Impairment

To provide 24 hour care and support for service users in a residential environment appropriate to meet the needs of people who have physical disabilities and/or sensory impairments (could include personal care, washing, dressing, medication).

Delivery: North West
Extensions: The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025. The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Residential Learning Disability/Autism Spectrum Disorder

To provide 24 hour care and support for service users in a residential environment appropriate to meet the needs of people who have a learning disability and/or autism (could include personal care, washing, dressing, medication).

Delivery: North West
Extensions: The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025. The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Residential Mental Health

To provide 24 hour care and support for service users in a residential environment appropriate to meet the needs of people who have mental health support needs (could include personal care, washing, dressing, medication).

Delivery: North West
Extensions: The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025. The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #6Nursing Standard

To provide 24 hour nursing care and support for service users. (A qualified registered nurse must be on duty at all times in order to meet the nursing needs of residents). This is in addition to supporting with personal care, washing and dressing.

Delivery: North West
Extensions: The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025. The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #7Nursing Dementia

To provide 24 hour nursing care and support for service users in an environment appropriate to meet the nursing needs of people living with dementia. (A qualified registered nurse must be on duty at all times in order to meet the nursing needs of residents). This is in addition to supporting with personal care, washing and dressing.

Delivery: North West
Extensions: The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025. The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #8Nursing Physical Disability / Sensory Impairment

To provide 24 hour nursing care and support for service users in an environment appropriate to meet the nursing needs of people with physical disabilities and/or sensory impairments. (A qualified registered nurse must be on duty at all times in order to meet the nursing needs of residents). This is in addition to supporting with personal care, washing and dressing.

Delivery: North West
Extensions: The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025. The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #9Nursing Learning Disability / Autistic Spectrum Disorder

To provide 24 hour nursing care and support for service users in an environment appropriate to meet the nursing needs of people who have a learning disability or autism. (A qualified registered nurse must be on duty at all times in order to meet the nursing needs of residents). This is in addition to supporting with personal care, washing and dressing.

Delivery: North West
Extensions: The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025. The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #10Nursing Mental Health

To provide 24 hour nursing care and support for service users in an environment appropriate to meet the nursing needs of people who have mental health needs. (A qualified registered nurse must be on duty at all times in order to meet the nursing needs of residents). This is in addition to supporting with personal care, washing and dressing.

Delivery: North West
Extensions: The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025. The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #11Nursing Beds - Spot Purchase - Intermediate Care to accommodate winter pressures

To provide 24 hour nursing care this will enable patients to avoid being admitted to hospital or discharged into a nursing care environment.

Delivery: North West
Extensions: The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025. The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #12Nursing Beds - Spot Purchase - Discharge to Assess

To provide 24 hour nursing care which will enable patients to be discharged from hospital and allow for a period of assessment to clarify ongoing support needs.

Delivery: North West
Extensions: The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025. The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #13Residential Beds - Spot Purchase- Intermediate Care

To provide 24 hour residential care which will enable patients who have residential support needs to avoid being admitted to hospital or discharged from hospital if they still have ongoing residential support needs that can't be met at home.

Delivery: North West
Extensions: The original term of the DPS - AWC was from 08/10/2018 until 30/09/2022and it was extended for 2 years until 30th September 2024.Furthermore, the Council has approved an extension of 12months for all the onboarded providers from 1st October 2024 until the 30th of September 2025. The DPS is further modified to extend for an additional 6 months from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026.Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    All providers are required to hold a current registration with the Care Quality Commission for the service they are seeking to provide

What this means for your bid
  • “A Dynamic Purchasing System for provision of Accommodation with Care” is a dynamic market: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Restricted procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Dynamic market
Who may use this agreement
Any qualifying supplier may apply while the market is open
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
4 Jun 2025, 16:38 BST
Last source update
4 Jun 2025, 16:38 BST
Authority reference
18 053
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-030021
Classification (CPV)
Health and social work services
Delivery area
North West (UKD6)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05430f Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment

Publisher note: An Entry Guide describing how to apply for and be admitted to the Dynamic Purchasing System is available and attached to the tender for information to Bidders. The Service is in the process of recommissioning - no active rounds are open for applications yet.

How it was run

Official notice
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Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Admission period ends
5 Jun 2025
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

4 Jun 2025 → 5 Jun 2025 · 2 dates
  1. Notice published
    4 Jun 2025, 16:38 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    5 Jun 2025

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Cheshire East Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services Delamere House, Delamere Street, Crewe, North West, CW12JZContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Royal Courts of JusticeReview body London

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria