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Cheshire East Council is seeking to understand the level of market interest in delivering a Care Home Staff Flu Vaccination Programme for the 2026/27 flu season. We are at an early, exploratory stage of the process and are inviting providers to share their insight, capacity and interest in delivering this service across the Cheshire East area. The proposed service involves delivering on site flu vaccination clinics for staff working in approximately 98 care homes, supporting improved uptake, reducing staff illness and absence, and helping protect vulnerable residents by minimising flu transmission. All frontline care staff are eligible for a free NHS flu vaccination, and this programme aims to increase accessibility by bringing vaccination clinics directly into care home settings. We are seeking expressions of interest from qualified providers capable of offering a flexible, mobile, clinically safe and efficient vaccination service, delivered by appropriately trained staff and compliant with all relevant governance standards. Providers may express interest in delivering the programme across all Primary Care Network (PCN) areas, or in selected areas of their choice. At this stage, we are gathering market feedback to help shape the future procurement and service design. Participation in this engagement exercise does not form part of a formal procurement process, nor does it create any commitment for providers. Organisations interested in taking part in the Care Home Staff Flu Vaccination Programme soft market testing must express their interest in Chest Project DN812328 to access and download a copy of the questionnaire. Registration is free and can be accessed at https://www.the-chest.org.uk We kindly invite interested organisations to review the questionnaire and submit their responses to commissioning@cheshireeast.gov.uk by Friday 8th May 2026

Cheshire East Council is seeking to understand the level of market interest in delivering a Care Home Staff Flu Vaccination Programme for the 2026/27 flu season. We are at an early, exploratory stage of the process and are inviting providers to share their insight, capacity and interest in delivering this service across the Cheshire East area. The proposed service involves delivering on site flu vaccination clinics for staff working in approximately 98 care homes, supporting improved uptake, reducing staff illness and absence, and helping protect vulnerable residents by minimising flu transmission. All frontline care staff are eligible for a free NHS flu vaccination, and this programme aims to increase accessibility by bringing vaccination clinics directly into care home settings. We are seeking expressions of interest from qualified providers capable of offering a flexible, mobile, clinically safe and efficient vaccination service, delivered by appropriately trained staff and compliant with all relevant governance standards. Providers may express interest in delivering the programme across all Primary Care Network (PCN) areas, or in selected areas of their choice. At this stage, we are gathering market feedback to help shape the future procurement and service design. Participation in this engagement exercise does not form part of a formal procurement process, nor does it create any commitment for providers. Organisations interested in taking part in the Care Home Staff Flu Vaccination Programme soft market testing must express their interest in Chest Project DN812328 to access and download a copy of the questionnaire. Registration is free and can be accessed at https://www.the-chest.org.uk We kindly invite interested organisations to review the questionnaire and submit their responses to commissioning@cheshireeast.gov.uk by Friday 8th May 2026

Cheshire East Council is seeking to understand the level of market interest in delivering a Care Home Staff Flu Vaccination Programme for the 2026/27 flu season. We are at an early, exploratory stage of the process and are inviting providers to share their insight, capacity and interest in delivering this service across the Cheshire East area. The proposed service involves delivering on site flu vaccination clinics for staff working in approximately 98 care homes, supporting improved uptake, reducing staff illness and absence, and helping protect vulnerable residents by minimising flu transmission. All frontline care staff are eligible for a free NHS flu vaccination, and this programme aims to increase accessibility by bringing vaccination clinics directly into care home settings. We are seeking expressions of interest from qualified providers capable of offering a flexible, mobile, clinically safe and efficient vaccination service, delivered by appropriately trained staff and compliant with all relevant governance standards. Providers may express interest in delivering the programme across all Primary Care Network (PCN) areas, or in selected areas of their choice. At this stage, we are gathering market feedback to help shape the future procurement and service design. Participation in this engagement exercise does not form part of a formal procurement process, nor does it create any commitment for providers. Organisations interested in taking part in the Care Home Staff Flu Vaccination Programme soft market testing must express their interest in Chest Project DN812328 to access and download a copy of the questionnaire. Registration is free and can be accessed at https://www.the-chest.org.uk We kindly invite interested organisations to review the questionnaire and submit their responses to commissioning@cheshireeast.gov.uk by Wednesday 8th May 2026

Cheshire East Council are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in order to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver an Infection Prevention Control (IPC) Service and Tuberculosis (TB) Nursing Service.

Cheshire East Council would like to invite organisations to attend a market consultation event (on Microsoft Teams) to review and feedback on the approach and specification for the upcoming procurement to distribute LEVI funding from OZEV. A questionnaire is attached to the market consultation event on www.the-chest.org.uk along with a draft version of the specification for review and comment. All feedback must be received via www.the-chest.org.uk prior to 1st November 2024 at 12 noon via the chest to be considered. Clarifications should also be asked via the-chest. The market engagement event will be held on 24th October 2024 10am-12pm. To attend this event, please email victoria.adjekum@cheshireeast.gov.uk to confirm the email addresses of the attendees. The Authority intends to proceed to procurement of electric vehicle charging infrastructure (LEVI) in late 2024 to early 2025, however makes no guarantees, commitments or representations that it will commence a procurement process. This Notice is an indication of potential future procurement activity and is subject to change. The engagement opportunity is not part of any pre-qualification or selection process and is not a commitment by the Authority to enter a procurement process. The Authority is keen to explore all options or solutions that may be currently available in the market and would like to engage with potential providers in this regard.

Cheshire East Council would like to invite organisations to attend a market consultation event (on Microsoft Teams) to review and feedback on the approach and specification for the upcoming procurement to distribute LEVI funding from OZEV. A questionnaire is attached to the market consultation event on www.the-chest.org.uk along DN744968 with a draft version of the specification for review and comment. All feedback must be received via the chest prior to 1st November 2024 at 12 noon via the chest to be considered. The market engagement event will be held on 24th October 2024 10am-12pm. To attend this event, please email victoria.adjekum@cheshireeast.gov.uk to confirm the email addresses of the attendees. Further details are contained in this prior information notice at section II.2.4 which outlines the matters on which the Authority is seeking feedback and views from the market. The Authority is seeking responses to its Soft Market Testing Questionnaire in advance of the deadline of 1st November 2024. Responses should be submitted through www.the-chest.org.uk Participation in this market engagement exercise is not a requirement for participation in any future procurement process undertaken by the Authority, nor is it intended that any responses received to the Soft Market Testing Questionnaire have the effect of distorting future competition or violating the principles of non-discrimination and transparency. All clarification questions should be directed through www.the-chest.org.uk as individual queries cannot be answered outside of this process. The Soft Market Testing Questionnaire (including a supporting descriptive document with background information) will be available on The Chest e-tendering portal at: www.the@chest.org.uk

Cheshire East Council are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in order to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver an All Age Substance Misuse Service.

Cheshire East Council intends to enter into a procurement process to procure a contract with a single supplier for the provision of woodland planting and maintenance across 3 council owned sites within the borough of Cheshire East. The scope of the service is anticipated to include ground preparation, tree supply, tree planting, establishment, beating up and maintenance. This prior information notice is published to advertise an invitation to visit each of the 2024/2025 Woodland Creation scheme sites, site visits will be held between 5th - 7th June 2024. Organisations who wish to participate in site visits must register their interest and send a message to confirm attendance via the project messaging area of The Chest e-tendering portal. The time limit for confirming attendance at site visits is 5:00 pm on 30th May 2024. Further details are contained in this prior information notice at section II.2.4 which outlines the location and relative dates for each site visit. Participation in this market engagement exercise is not a requirement for participation in any future procurement process undertaken by Cheshire East Council, nor is it intended that site visits will have the effect of distorting future competition or violating the principles of non-discrimination and transparency.

Cheshire East Council (the "Authority”) intends to enter a procurement for the installation of a fixed industrial shredder with supporting equipment to decarbonise and increase the efficiency of its municipal waste processing facility at the Environmental Hub Middlewich. This prior information notice is published to advertise a market engagement exercise being conducted by the Authority in respect of the project. The Authority wishes to engage with the market to better inform the Authority’s understanding of the possible solutions to decarbonise waste processing. This market engagement exercise includes the completion of a Soft Market Testing Questionnaire and optional site visits to the Environmental Hub, Middlewich, which will be held on an agreed date between the 11th and 25th March 2024 with suppliers who engage with this process. Organisations responding to this market engagement exercise (“Respondents”) who would wish to participate in site visits in advance of completion of the Soft Market Testing Questionnaire must contact Sebastien.delorme@cheshireeast.gov.uk to arrange. Clarification questions should be submitted through the Chest and the Authority will then respond using this platform. Please note that, if you opt to participate in a site visit, Respondents are required to provide their own transport to sites. Respondents will be required to bring their own personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes steel cap boots, hi-vis & hard hat and may be required to complete a site safety induction. Further details are contained in this prior information notice at section II.2.4 which outlines the matters on which the Authority is seeking feedback and views from the market. The Authority is seeking responses to its Soft Market Testing Questionnaire in advance of the deadline of 15th April 2024. Responses should be submitted through www.the-chest.org.uk Participation in this market engagement exercise is not a requirement for participation in any future procurement process undertaken by the Authority, nor is it intended that any responses received to the Soft Market Testing Questionnaire have the effect of distorting future competition or violating the principles of non-discrimination and transparency. All clarification questions should be directed through www.the-chest.org.uk as individual queries cannot be answered outside of this process.

Cheshire East Council (the "Authority”) intends to enter into a procurement process to procure a contract with a single supplier for the provision of its Household Waste Recycling Centre (“HWRC”) management services. The scope of the service is anticipated to include the management, operation and maintenance of the Authority’s HWRCs, the haulage of residual waste received at the HWRCs to a specified delivery point and the haulage, treatment and disposal of all other waste received at the HWRCs. Whilst there is no firm commitment at this stage, the Contract may also include the management, operation and maintenance of a mobile HWRC service. This prior information notice is published to advertise a market engagement exercise being conducted by the Authority in respect of the above services. The Authority wishes to engage with the market to better inform the Authority’s understanding of the capabilities and capacities of the proximate waste management sector. This market engagement exercise includes the completion of a Soft Market Testing Questionnaire and optional site visits to the Authority’s HWRC facilities, which will be held between 15th and 16th February 2024. Organisations responding to this market engagement exercise (“Respondents”) who wish to participate in site visits in advance of completion of the Soft Market Testing Questionnaire must register their interest by sending a message to request an appointment via the The Chest e-tendering portal (the “Portal”). The Authority will then respond to confirm availability and timings. The time limit for registering for the site visits is 5:00 pm on 9th February 2024. Please note that, if you opt to participate in site visits, Respondents are required to provide their own transport between sites. Respondents will be required to bring their own personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes boots and hi-vis. Further details are contained in this prior information notice at section II.2.4 which outlines the matters on which the Authority is seeking feedback and views from the market. The Authority is seeking responses to its Soft Market Testing Questionnaire in advance of the deadline of 12 noon (12:00 pm), on the 29th of February 2024. Participation in this market engagement exercise is not a requirement for participation in any future procurement process undertaken by the Authority, nor is it intended that any responses received to the Soft Market Testing Questionnaire have the effect of distorting future competition or violating the principles of non-discrimination and transparency.

Cheshire East Council is seeking to appoint a single development partner for the residential development of two sites within Crewe town centre - Delamere Street and Chester Street. Development partners will be required to submit proposals for both sites for their tender to be evaluated. Cheshire East Council are seeking submissions which can evidence a clear approach to planning, development and management of mostly affordable housing, as the developers will be required to manage and maintain the properties. The successful partner will be expected to progress the proposed development through the planning process at their own cost and risk. Cheshire East retain the right not to award the contract and withdraw the sites and the opportunity. Both sites are located within Crewe town centre and are currently used as local authority car parks. Cheshire East Council will undertake the required process to declare the car parks surplus and these will be transferred to the successful bidder on receipt of planning permission. Once developed, these two sites will form part of the wider regeneration of Crewe town centre, which has been progressed by Cheshire East Council over recent years. The ambition is to create a vibrant residential area within the centre of Crewe, which will incorporate both family housing and an extra care home, transforming the perception and liveability of the urban housing market in the town. The vision is to establish a residential environment, in which people aspire to reside, enriching the houses offer within the location and complimenting the historical railway cottages. The residential area will also see the establishment of shared spaces and public realm. The development will be an exemplar proposal, which will showcase the art of the possible within a town centre location, demonstrating longevity and creativity. The Council is issuing this notice as a means to advertise a market engagement event to be held by Microsoft Teams on 26th September 2023 13:00-14:00. We welcome feedback from the market on the council's ambitions for the site and wish to gauge the level of interest and address any issues with the specification. The intention is to hold a competitive procedure with negotiation commencing in October 2023. If you wish to find out more information please express an interest in opportunity DN672150 on www.the-chest.org.uk where you can review the draft specification. If you wish to attend the market engagement event, please email victoria.adjekum@cheshireeast.gov.uk with the email addresses of required delegates so an invitation can be issued. The Council intends to proceed to procurement in October 2023, however makes no guarantees that this notice will be followed with a Contract Notice or tender. This Early Engagement Notice is an indication of potential future procurement activity and is subject to change. The notice is not part of any pre-qualification or selection process and is not a commitment

Cheshire East Council is seeking to appoint a single development partner for the residential development of two sites within Crewe town centre – Delamere Street and Chester Street. Development partners will be required to submit proposals for both sites for their tender to be evaluated. Cheshire East Council are seeking submissions which can evidence a clear approach to planning, development and management of mostly affordable housing, as the developers will be required to manage and maintain the properties. The successful partner will be expected to progress the proposed development through the planning process at their own cost and risk. Cheshire East retain the right not to award the contract and withdraw the sites and the opportunity. Both sites are located within Crewe town centre and are currently used as local authority car parks. Cheshire East Council will undertake the required process to declare the car parks surplus and these will be transferred to the successful bidder on receipt of planning permission. Once developed, these two sites will form part of the wider regeneration of Crewe town centre, which has been progressed by Cheshire East Council over recent years. The ambition is to create a vibrant residential area within the centre of Crewe, which will incorporate both family housing and an extra care home, transforming the perception and liveability of the urban housing market in the town. The vision is to establish a residential environment, in which people aspire to reside, enriching the houses offer within the location and complimenting the historical railway cottages. The residential area will also see the establishment of shared spaces and public realm. The development will be an exemplar proposal, which will showcase the art of the possible within a town centre location, demonstrating longevity and creativity.

Cheshire East Council is seeking to appoint a single development partner to deliver and manage a specialist housing scheme located at Mountview, Congleton. Mountview is located on the outskirts of Congleton and is a former care home and day service. This site presents an exciting opportunity to develop an innovative housing solution which enables independent living. The Council is looking to work with a partner to develop and manage a housing solution which will meet the needs of those with a learning disability and some with complex needs including autism and behaviour that challenges. We are looking to work with a partner in the development of an innovative housing scheme which incorporates new assistive technology which will aid independence. Th Council is issuing this PIN notice as a means to advertise a market engagement event to be held by Microsoft Teams on 26th September 2023 14:00-15:00. We welcome feedback from the market on the council's ambitions for the site and wish to gauge the level of interest and address any issues with the specification. The intention is to hold a competitive procedure with negotiation commencing in October 2023. If you wish to find out more information please express an interest in opportunity DN672204 on www.the-chest.org.uk where you can review the draft specification. If you wish to attend the market engagement event, please email victoria.adjekum@cheshireeast.gov.uk with the email addresses of required delegates so an invitation can be issued. The Council intends to proceed to procurement in October 2023, however makes no guarantees that this notice will be followed with a Contract Notice or tender. This early engagement notice is an indication of potential future procurement activity and is subject to change. The notice is not part of any pre-qualification or selection process and is not a commitment to procure anything. The Council is keen to explore all options or solutions that may be currently available in the market and would like to engage with potential providers.

Cheshire East Council is seeking to appoint a single development partner to deliver and manage a specialist housing scheme located at Mountview, Congleton. Mountview is located on the outskirts of Congleton and is a former care home and day service. This site presents an exciting opportunity to develop an innovative housing solution which enables independent living. The Council is looking to work with a partner to develop and manage a housing solution which will meet the needs of those with a learning disability and some with complex needs including autism and behaviour that challenges. We are looking to work with a partner in the development of an innovative housing scheme which incorporates new assistive technology which will aid independence.

The council wishes to procure a partner who will identify residents across the borough of Cheshire East who have the means to purchase retrofit solutions for solar panels, battery storage and EV charging points in their homes and send them information of what could be possible, inviting them also to sign up for a group purchase scheme along with other residents. This is a soft marketing exercise, please review the documentation as part of this opportunity and respond to the relevant questions. This procurement exercise will be conducted on Cheshire East Borough Council's electronic Contract and Tender Management System at the www.the-chest.org.uk Organisations will be invited to bid and will need to provide the additional required information through the Contract and Tender Management System. If you have any technical problems with, the Contract and Tender Management System please contact the helpdesk on: ProcontractSuppliers@proactis.com or 0330 005 0352. In order to participate, providers must register, complete and upload completed documentation and submit this via the Chest at the link provided in this notice. The project reference on The Chest is DN657042.

This is a PIN or Prior indicative notice which may be used to reduce timescales, following a market consultation exercise and depending on the outcome of this. Cheshire East Council are looking to explore ways in which it may be possible to procure an initial 20 properties to support homeless residents, the properties should be located in a variety of areas across the footprint of the Cheshire East borough. The number of properties may increase and there may be a requirement to consider more innovative solutions if more housing is needed. The Council wishes to consult with suitably experienced organisations that have a proven track record in operating temporary accommodation. The purposes of this consultation is to seek the views of market participants and to help the Council to structure a potential future procurement process.

Cheshire East Council are seeking a partner to develop, manage and maintain a brand-new car club for Cheshire East staff and residential use. The largely electric vehicle (EV) car club is intended to replace our current pool car system to create a more efficient and effective mode of transport across the borough. The council’s intention is to invite feedback from a variety of organisations to explore what opportunities are possible and how then Council’s needs can best be met. The council would expect the operator of the scheme to expand and improve the provision of the service where appropriate, prioritising low emission vehicles and proactively extending memberships across Cheshire East to ensure the service benefits for our intended users.

Cheshire East Council are seeking a partner to develop, manage and maintain a brand-new car club for Cheshire East staff and residential use. The largely electric vehicle (EV) car club is intended to replace our current pool car system to create a more efficient and effective mode of transport across the borough. The council's intention is to invite feedback from a variety of organisations to explore what opportunities are possible and how the Council's needs can best be met. The council would expect the operator of the scheme to expand and improve the provision of the service where appropriate, prioritising low emission vehicles and proactively extending memberships across Cheshire East to ensure the service benefits our intended users. Before finalising the procurement procedure, the Council is seeking the views of potential market participants through presentation responses to the questions in Appendix 1. The feedback and information provided by the responding organisations will be carefully considered by the Council in finalising the choice of delivery model and development of the procurement procedure. The Council is keen to understand the attractiveness to the market of the opportunity and any modifications or features that will help deliver the Council's Aims and Objectives. The background document and the questionnaire will be available on The Chest e-tendering portal at: www.the-chest.org.uk - Project ID DN605531. Participants are asked to consider the questions in Appendix 1 and present the answers and their potential service offering in the form of a presentation. Slots are available on a first come first served basis and presentations should be designed to be delivered on Microsoft Teams. A copy of the completed presentations should be returned via the Chest by the deadline date of 12:00 noon; 13/05/21 There are no restrictions on the word count and the format should ideally be in Powerpoint or PDF. Slots are available to present on the 19th and 20th of May and are available on a first come first served basis and should be booked through the Chest's messaging function. Respondents are asked to provide the name and contact details of the person submitting and presenting the response on the organisation's behalf. When submitting a response, responding organisations should clearly indicate which (if any) part of their response they view as commercially confidential. Any such response must be clearly marked 'Confidential' and the responding organisation must set out the reason(s) why. Additional information: If you intend to submit a response to this early engagement notice, please note your organisation must bear all costs associated with the procurement process. The Council intends to proceed to procurement later this year (2022), however makes no guarantees that this notice will be followed with a Contract Notice or tender. This early engagement notice is an indication of potential future procurement activity and is subject to change. The notice is not part of any pre-qualification or selection process and is not a commitment to procure anything.

Cheshire East Council are inviting developing Registered Social Housing Providers to develop supported housing for adult social care provision in the Borough. Cheshire East Council is experiencing Transformation within all our services to further improve the lives and outcomes for our residents. A key part of this is to review and reshape our supported housing offer for adults with learning disability, mental health and autism. Given the challenges and opportunities the supported housing sector is experiencing, Cheshire East Council would like to invite developing Registered Social Housing Providers to explore our ambition of how the supported housing offer would look like within Cheshire East. If you are a Registered Social Housing who is seeking to develop supported housing in Cheshire East, we would like to join us at our: Registered Social Landlord Supported Housing Development: Engagement Event When: Wednesday 17 September 2025 2pm to 3pm How: Microsoft Teams Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 324 207 951 960 3 Passcode: vb6fT9ze For more information please contact: Gerard Buckley Project Manager Complex Care 07790 565154 gerard.buckley@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Cheshire East Council is considering sourcing one or more providers to supply on-site catering services in our Extra Care Housing schemes based in Middlewich and Handforth To provide further detail of the potential opportunity and to raise awareness of how to bid for contracts with Cheshire East Council, we are holding 2 online sessions The online sessions are being held on:- • Thursday 25 September 6pm-7pm • Friday 26 September 2pm-3pm If you would like to find out more and register for either of the sessions, please email ECH@cheshireeast.gov.uk stating your preferred option and a link to the online teams meeting will be sent to you