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# Accommodation with Care (AWC) Closed Framework (A)

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/accommodation-with-care-awc-closed-framework-a-ocds-h6vhtk-05e933). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Cheshire East Council: "Accommodation with Care (AWC) Closed Framework (A)". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Cheshire East Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/cheshire-east-council-ons-e06000049)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Direct award
- **Main Category:** Not published
- **Classifications (CPV):** None published
- **Delivery Location:** UKD62
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/accommodation-with-care-awc-closed-framework-a-ocds-h6vhtk-05e933#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05e933`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/accommodation-with-care-awc-closed-framework-a-ocds-h6vhtk-05e933#tl-md)

## Description
Cheshire East Council 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.
Project ID DN792295 was published on the Chest, to allow opportunity for 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 as AWC Closed Framework (A).
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.
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.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** Accommodation with Care Closed Framework (A) (pending)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **AEGIS RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES LIMITED (03297710), AKARI CARE LIMITED, AVERY HOMES (NELSON) LIMITED (+43 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:05516946`, `GB-COH-07737949`, `GB-COH:07562833`, `GB-COH:13328642`, `GB-COH-06655187`, `GB-FTS-39044`, `GB-COH-02849519`, `GB-COH-01587972`, `GB-FTS-39046`, `GB-FTS-39047`, `GB-COH:12571844`, `GB-COH:06464637`, `GB-FTS-39049`, `GB-FTS-185305`, `GB-FTS-108565`, `GB-COH:04231521`, `GB-COH-07712656`, `GB-COH-05232834`, `GB-COH:06499955`, `GB-COH:05062803`, `GB-FTS-97313`, `GB-COH-02156720`, `GB-COH:03408441`, `GB-COH-04043124`, `GB-FTS-39068`, `GB-COH:07140006`, `GB-COH:07450044`, `GB-COH:06720513`, `GB-COH:06852197`, `GB-COH:OC439016`, `GB-FTS-44678`, `GB-CHC:234185`, `GB-COH-03349379`, `GB-COH:OC348553`, `GB-FTS-39075`, `GB-COH:13024228`, `GB-FTS-39079`, `GB-COH:03877541`, `GB-COH:11707286`, `GB-COH:03858171`, `GB-FTS-108855`, `GB-COH:14227741`, `GB-COH:10154096`, `GB-COH:05149804`, `GB-PPON:PXWD-3175-DTPG`, `GB-FTS-39084`
  - Value: £378,000,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 13/10/2025

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F079924-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-12-04T17:12:22.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T00:36:36.112Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-05e933