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Accommodation with Care (AWC) Closed Framework (B)

Awarded to BELONG LIMITED, IDEAL CAREHOMES LIMITED, INSPIRED LIFE CARE LIMITED +4 more

Cheshire East Council(buyer)

Published
Published 23 May 2025
Deadline
Closed 19 November 2025

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Overview

Cheshire East Council has awarded a closed framework for adult residential and nursing care home services across the borough, valued at £3.78 billion. Seven providers were appointed to deliver accommodation with care to adults over 18, including support for mental health, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, intermediate care, and discharge to assess services. The framework is now in delivery and complete.

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Lots (10)

  • Residential Older People

    Lot 1 Residential Older People Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925

    £378,000,000Won by BELONG LIMITEDWon by SPRINGCARE (KNUTSFORD) LIMITEDWon by Lynne Barton T/A Inglewood Residential Care HomeWon by RISELEY HOUSE LIMITEDWon by IDEAL CAREHOMES LIMITED
  • Nursing Mental Health

    Lot 10 - Nursing Mental Health  Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925

    £378,000,000Won by INSPIRED LIFE CARE LIMITED
  • Residential Dementia

    Lot 2 - Residential Dementia  Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925

    £378,000,000Won by BELONG LIMITEDWon by SPRINGCARE (KNUTSFORD) LIMITEDWon by Lynne Barton T/A Inglewood Residential Care HomeWon by RISELEY HOUSE LIMITEDWon by IDEAL CAREHOMES LIMITED
  • Residential Physical Disability

    Lot 3 - Residential Physical Disability Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925

    £378,000,000Won by RISELEY HOUSE LIMITED
  • Residential Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder

    Lot 4 - Residential Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925

    £378,000,000Won by RISELEY HOUSE LIMITED
  • Residential Mental Health

    Lot 5 - Residential Mental Health Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925

    £378,000,000Won by RISELEY HOUSE LIMITED
  • Nursing Older People

    Lot 6 - Nursing Older People Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925

    £378,000,000Won by BELONG LIMITEDWon by INSPIRED LIFE CARE LIMITED
  • Nursing Dementia

    Lot 7 - Nursing Dementia Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925

    £378,000,000Won by BELONG LIMITEDWon by INSPIRED LIFE CARE LIMITED
  • Nursing Physical Disability / Sensory Impairment

    Lot 8 - Nursing Physical Disability / Sensory Impairment Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925

    £378,000,000Won by INSPIRED LIFE CARE LIMITED
  • Nursing Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder

    Lot 9 - Nursing Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder  Unrestricted access to this opportunity, including full service specification and tender documentation, is available via the Chest North West Portal, register for free at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ and express an interest in project ID DN792925

    £378,000,000Won by INSPIRED LIFE CARE LIMITEDWon by MERLIN HOUSE (ECHO) LIMITED

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£378,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
23 May 2025
Questions by
12 November 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Social work services with accommodation

Award outcome

Awarded value
£3,780,000,000
Award date
15 January 2026
Contract period
31 March 2026 → 31 March 2031
Winners
  • BELONG LIMITED
  • IDEAL CAREHOMES LIMITED
  • INSPIRED LIFE CARE LIMITED
  • Lynne Barton T/A Inglewood Residential Care Home
  • MERLIN HOUSE (ECHO) LIMITED
  • RISELEY HOUSE LIMITED
  • SPRINGCARE (KNUTSFORD) LIMITED

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    26 January 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    30 October 2025

  3. Planning Update

    1 August 2025

  4. Prior Information Notice

    1 August 2025

  5. Prior Information Notice

    23 May 2025

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