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Contract Notice

A Dynamic Purchasing System for provision of Accommodation with Care

  • First published: 10 June 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-05430f
Published by:
Cheshire East Council
Authority ID:
AA80522
Publication date:
10 June 2025
Deadline date:
05 June 2025
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Cheshire East Council

Delamere House, Delamere Street

Crewe

CW12JZ

UK

Contact person: Sharif Danesh

Telephone: +44 1270686592

E-mail: sharif.danesh@cheshireeast.gov.uk

NUTS: UKD62

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://www.the-chest.org.uk/


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://www.the-chest.org.uk/


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

A Dynamic Purchasing System for provision of Accommodation with Care

Reference number: 18 053

II.1.2) Main CPV code

85000000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short 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

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Residential Older People

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD6

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 6

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

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.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Residential Dementia

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD6

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 6

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

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.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Residential Physical Disability/Sensory Impairment

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD6

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 6

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

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.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Residential Learning Disability/Autism Spectrum Disorder

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD6

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 6

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

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.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Residential Mental Health

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD6

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 6

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

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.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Nursing Standard

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD6

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 6

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

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.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Nursing Dementia

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD6

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 6

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

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.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

Nursing Physical Disability / Sensory Impairment

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD6

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 6

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

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.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

Nursing Learning Disability / Autistic Spectrum Disorder

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD6

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 6

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

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.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

Nursing Mental Health

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD6

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 6

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

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.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 11

II.2.1) Title

Nursing Beds - Spot Purchase - Intermediate Care to accommodate winter pressures

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD6

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 6

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

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.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 12

II.2.1) Title

Nursing Beds - Spot Purchase - Discharge to Assess

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD6

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 6

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

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.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 13

II.2.1) Title

Residential Beds - Spot Purchase- Intermediate Care

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD6

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 6

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

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.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:

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

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.2) Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted procedure

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2018/S 148-338949

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 05/06/2025

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.3) Additional information

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.

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Royal Courts of Justice

Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

04/06/2025

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
85000000 Health and social work services Other Services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
sharif.danesh@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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