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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.
Under the Care Act, the Local Authority has a statutory responsibility to ensure this service is available for the residents of Cheshire East.
Contracted care home providers must deliver high quality, safe and personalised accommodation, with care, to Adults over 18.
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.
Framework contract: £378,000,000 total value shared among 7 suppliers. Estimated equal shares shown below.
| Supplier | Identifier | Est. Share | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BELONG LIMITED | IP27346R | ~£54,000,000 | 4 lots Residential Older People · Residential Dementia · Nursing Older People · Nursing Dementia | - |
| IDEAL CAREHOMES LIMITED | 10531219 | ~£54,000,000 | 1 lot Residential Dementia | - |
| INSPIRED LIFE CARE LIMITED | 10560298 | ~£54,000,000 | 5 lots Nursing Older People · Nursing Dementia · Nursing Physical Disability / Sensory Impairment · Nursing Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder · Nursing Mental Health | - |
| Lynne Barton T/A Inglewood Residential Care Home | Procurement ID: PMRL-1859-HCHJ | ~£54,000,000 | 2 lots Residential Older People · Residential Dementia | - |
| MERLIN HOUSE (ECHO) LIMITED | 14913527 | ~£54,000,000 | 1 lot Nursing Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder | - |
| RISELEY HOUSE LIMITED | 14117413 | ~£54,000,000 | 5 lots Residential Older People · Residential Dementia · Residential Physical Disability · Residential Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder · Residential Mental Health | - |
| SPRINGCARE (KNUTSFORD) LIMITED | 07703591 | ~£54,000,000 | 2 lots Residential Older People · Residential Dementia | - |
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
This procurement was divided into 10 lots, each awarded separately. 33 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Residential Older People Apr 2026 – Mar 2031 | £378,000,000 | 6 | Lynne Barton T/A Inglewood Residential Care Home IDEAL CAREHOMES LIMITED | pending |
| Lot 2 Residential Dementia Apr 2026 – Mar 2031 | £378,000,000 | 6 | Lynne Barton T/A Inglewood Residential Care Home | pending |
| Lot 3 Residential Physical Disability Apr 2026 – Mar 2031 | £378,000,000 | 1 single bid — no competition | pending | |
| Lot 4 Residential Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder Apr 2026 – Mar 2031 | £378,000,000 | 2 | pending | |
| Lot 5 Residential Mental Health Apr 2026 – Mar 2031 | £378,000,000 | 2 | pending | |
| Lot 6 Nursing Older People Apr 2026 – Mar 2031 | £378,000,000 | 4 | pending | |
| Lot 7 Nursing Dementia Apr 2026 – Mar 2031 | £378,000,000 | 4 | pending | |
| Lot 8 Nursing Physical Disability / Sensory Impairment Apr 2026 – Mar 2031 | £378,000,000 | 2 | pending | |
| Lot 9 Nursing Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder Apr 2026 – Mar 2031 | £378,000,000 | 3 | pending | |
| Lot 10 Nursing Mental Health Apr 2026 – Mar 2031 | £378,000,000 | 3 | pending |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| INSPIRED LIFE CARE LIMITED | Lots 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 | Wonlots 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| RISELEY HOUSE LIMITED | Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| BELONG LIMITED | Lots 1, 2, 6, 7 | Wonlots 1, 2, 6, 7 |
| IDEAL CAREHOMES LIMITED | Lot 1 | Wonlots 1, 2 |
| IDEAL CAREHOMES LIMITED | Lot 2 | Wonlots 1, 2 |
| Lynne Barton T/A Inglewood Residential Care Home | Lots 1, 2 | Wonlots 1, 2 |
| SPRINGCARE (KNUTSFORD) LIMITED | Lots 1, 2 | Wonlots 1, 2 |
| MERLIN HOUSE (ECHO) LIMITED | Lot 9 | Wonlot 9 |
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £95,401 in 2 payments (over £25k) from HMPPS (2023-02-16 to 2023-12-18).
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
Added in the time of the engagement virtual session as 13:30pm Monday 4th August 2025