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Cheshire East Council are seeking to contract a provider for early help visual impairment services. 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 wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and provide additional required information through the Contract and Tender Management System. Expressions of interest must be by way of completion and return of the Request for Quotation(RFQ) (in accordance with the requirements set out in the RFQ) by the date and time specified. If you have any technical problems with The Contract and Tender Management System please contact the help-desk 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 DN606539. The values given in this notice are only estimations- the Council gives no guarantee or warranty or makes any representation as to the accuracy of any indicative values.

Applications are invited from Providers who wish to be included in the Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) being introduced by Cheshire East Council for the provision of Day Opportunities Services. Day opportunities are services that help people’s health and wellbeing and provide the opportunity to take part in various interests and activities, meet with friends, develop relationships, obtain new skills, and enable people to make a positive contribution to their community. They also provide respite support to carers so that they can pursue their own interests and take a break from their caring role. Day opportunities are available for a range of individuals and groups including older people, people with learning disabilities, autism, physical disability, and for people with mental health support needs. The service will be available for individuals aged 18+ with appropriate eligible social care needs. Cheshire East Council aims to deliver services that are in areas that are either in borough, or in areas that are convenient for service users to get to. Therefore, if you only intend to deliver services that are in areas that do not fall within this requirement you will not be considered eligible to be appointed to the FPS.

Cheshire East Council is looking to create a framework for Installation of Public Rights of Way Furniture and Associated Public Rights of Way and Countryside Access Works. The requirement will be split into 3 work area's within the Borough of Cheshire East, North, Central and South and there will be 5 separate Lots in each work area: 1. Small scale works 2. 5m & 6m Bridges 3. 8m Bridges 4. Non Standard Work 5. Vegetation clearance 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 wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and provide 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 help-desk on: ProcontractSuppliers@proactis.com or 0330 0050352. 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 DN611895. The values given in this notice are only estimates - The Council gives no guarantee or warranty or makes any representation as to the accuracy of any indicative value.

Cheshire East Council's and NHS Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group are committed to supporting the most vulnerable residents of Cheshire East, whilst enabling others to support themselves. A core ambition is to continue to empower individuals and communities to thrive independently in a supportive environment, working together with partners, with the voluntary sector, with businesses, and most importantly, with residents themselves. This specification focuses on early intervention and prevention, supporting the development of innovative solutions to best meet the needs of Carers living in Cheshire East, aiming to improve the health and wellbeing of Carers and their families. The Commissioners require a Provider for the management, co-ordination and provision of an Integrated Carers Service for Adult Carers and Young Carers and their families. It is anticipated that the service will be managed by one single Provider, partnership or consortia who will deliver the service through a series of sub-contracts or partnership arrangements. The Provider[s] will engage, collaborate, and work with other organisations to deliver a broad range of interventions and support options that meet the needs of carers and their families. The service will support the legal obligations, under the Care Act, this will include the undertaking of Carers Assessments, Care and Support planning in line with statutory guidance. The Commissioners are flexible in their approach to service delivery, always seeking solutions that will offer quality services and support and value for money The service aligns with the vision, aims and priorities set out in the soon to be published Cheshire East All Age Carers Strategy 2021 - 2025 The overarching aims of the Integrated Carers Service are to: • Increase the identification of Carers (Adults and Young Carers). Page 5 to 8 • Improve carers' quality of life and opportunities. • Improve carers' physical and emotional wellbeing. • Increase carers' choice, control and independence. • Build on carers' assets at an individual and community level. • Improve carers' ability to manage their caring role. • Prevent and delay carers from needing health and social care intervention. • Provide personalised, integrated and holistic support. • Build safer, stronger, more resilient carer friendly communities. • Provide support for working carers, or those who want to return to work. • Provide support and guidance to carers in the event of crisis. • Increase the economic prosperity of Cheshire East. The Provider[s] will implement and operate the Service, which will be a single, point of contact for carers, unlocking the access to information, advice and support. The Provider[s] will be responsible for managing and co-ordinating the service, ensuring through telephone, email, website, social media or face to face, Carers can gain access to information, intervention and support quickly and easily. Additional information: This is a contract with an initial term of 3 years from 01/01/23 - 31/12/25 with 2 x 12 months optional extensions

The Commissioners require a Provider for the management, co-ordination and provision of an Integrated Carers Service for Adult Carers and Young Carers and their families. It is anticipated that the service will be managed by one single Provider, partnership or consortia who will deliver the service through a series of sub-contracts or partnership arrangements. The Provider[s] will engage, collaborate, and work with other organisations to deliver a broad range of interventions and support options that meet the needs of carers and their families. The service will support the legal obligations, under the Care Act, this will include the undertaking of Carers Assessments, Care and Support planning in line with statutory guidance. The Commissioners are flexible in their approach to service delivery, always seeking solutions that will offer quality services and support and value for money

The Provider(s) will be required to pack (when necessary) and move furniture and goods for clients of the scheme following a referral by CEC Benefits/Housing service as well as collect and store in a safe place and deliver to new accommodation when required. If you have any technical problems with the contract and tender management system please contact the help-desk 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 DN623603. The values given in this notice are only estimations - the council gives no guarantee or warranty or makes any representation as to the accuracy of any indicative values.

The Council intends to appoint a single Provider to deliver a fully managed Translation, Interpretation and Transcription Service. The service shall include provisions for: - • Face to Face Interpretation Services (Verbal) • Face to Face Interpretation Services (Non-Verbal) • Telephone Interpretation Services Scheduled • Telephone Interpretation Services on Demand • Video Interpretation Services (Verbal) • Video Interpretation Services (Non-Verbal) • Document translation, including Braille, Large Print, Easy Read and Audio Transcriptions. Interpretation and translation services are required by a varied cross section of the Council but predominantly Children's Services. The services are commissioned from all Council office locations across Cheshire East and can take place in a variety of locations, including but not limited to schools, courts, children's centres, clients homes and hospitals across the borough. The successful bidder will be able to provide translation and Interpretation services to a range of languages. The current Top 2 languages that the Council has requirements for are Polish and Slovak. Additional information: The initial contract term will be 2 years with 2 options to extend: 1 x 24 months and 1 x 12 months extension options to be exercised at the discretion of the Council. Tender documents can be accessed via The Chest at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ reference number DN630261

The Council intends to appoint a single Provider to deliver a fully managed Translation, Interpretation and Transcription Service. The service shall include provisions for: - • Face to Face Interpretation Services (Verbal) • Face to Face Interpretation Services (Non-Verbal) • Telephone Interpretation Services Scheduled • Telephone Interpretation Services on Demand • Video Interpretation Services (Verbal) • Video Interpretation Services (Non-Verbal) • Document translation, including Braille, Large Print, Easy Read and Audio Transcriptions.

Cheshire East Council is seeking a number of providers to deliver a holiday activities scheme within easy access of families currently in receipt of Free School Meals in line with DfE (Department for Education), guidelines for this funding. The criteria of the DfE funding must be met by a suitable range of providers and the activities session must run for a minimum of 4 hours. Providers should provide a hot meal which could necessitate the use of sub-contracting. The DfE initiative enables Councils to coordinate a programme that provides eligible young people between the ages of 4 - 16 and up to 25 if SEND applies, to receive healthy food and enriching activities during the Easter, summer and winter school holidays. The contract term will be for 15 months initially, with the option to extend by up to 12 months. All services will be operational from school holidays December 2022. The optional extension from 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 will be at the sole discretion of the Council, it will also depend on availability of continued funding. This opportunity is suitable for SME and VCSFE organisation (i.e. small - medium and the voluntary - charity, faith section). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME/VCSFE organisation when selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most economically advantageous tender. If the Council is unable to allocate all of the available budget as part of the initial evaluations it may be necessary to re-advertise this procurement during 2023. Additional information: All procurement documentation is available free of charge via the Chest system, contact Proactis if you have any issues with registering on the Chest

Cheshire East Council is using the Light Touch Regime to source a number of providers to deliver a holiday activities scheme within easy access of families currently in receipt of Free School Meals in line with DfE (Department for Education), guidelines for this funding. The criteria of the DfE funding must be met by a suitable range of providers and the activities sessions must run for a minimum of 4 hours. Providers should provide a hot meal which could necessitate the use of sub-contracting. The DfE initiative enables Councils to coordinate a programme that provides eligible young people between the ages of 4 - 16 and up to age 25 if SEND applies, to receive healthy food and enriching activities during the Easter, summer and winter school holidays. The contract term will be for 15 months initially, with the option to extend by up to 12 months. All services will be operational from school holidays December 2022. The optional extension from 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 will be at the sole discretion of the Council, it will also depend on availability of continued funding. This opportunity is suitable for SME and VCSFE organisation (i.e. small - medium and the voluntary - charity, faith section). For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME/VCSFE organisation when selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most economically advantageous tender.

Cheshire East Council wishes to appoint a contractor to evaluate the effectiveness of the Digital Cheshire ERDF project through an ERDF Summative Assessment. A conditional project requirement of the grant recipient is to undertake a summative assessment. We are now seeking to appoint a suitable partner able to provide such a review and be able to report on the findings and carry out a final summative assessment report which will be delivered by 31st May 2023. The Digital Cheshire project aims to provide broadband connectivity support, business support and bespoke business consultancy to encourage and assist SMEs in the Cheshire and Warrington sub-region. Details can be found via The Chest https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=69642544-2943-ed11-811a-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21 Login in and register an interest to receive the tender documentation.

Cheshire East Council are looking for a supplier to provide Domestic Heating services for LOTS 1 and 2 below - the period of the contract will be 01/01/2023 - 31/12/2024 (with 2 x 12 month options to extend), please see below for the requirement of both lots. LOT 1 - A supplier who has secured ECO funding (including ECO Flex) from energy suppliers to install gas boilers / first time central heating systems / electric storage heaters - the supplier must also be capable of installing the qualifying insulation measures required to secure the ECO / ECO Flex funding as ECO4 is a fabric first approach and therefore boilers cannot be replaced without upgrading all insulation first. Works will be funded primarily by ECO / ECO Flex, with any shortfall being arranged by the Council. LOT 2 - A supplier to service / repair / install gas boilers, LPG boilers, Oil boilers, Electric Storage Heaters, Water heaters etc for people who are not eligible for ECO funding. Works will primarily be funded by the Council, with any shortfall being arranged by the Council from third party sources including homeowner contributions. This procurement exercise will be conducted on Cheshire East Borough Council 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 help-desk 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 DN633110. The values given in this notice are only estimations and are for both LOTS combined and take into account the options to extend - the Council gives no guarantee or warranty or makes any representation as to the accuracy of any indicative values.

Cheshire East Council aims to provide a Supported Lodging Accommodation Service, which will be available to 16-17 year old cared for children and care leavers as defined by The Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000. The service could also be utilised by former relevant care leavers until the age of 25yrs with agreement from permanence and throughcare team's service manager. Care Leavers move towards independence at a pace that is right for them. Care Leavers develop the skills and the confidence they need to maximise their chances of successful maturity to adulthood. They receive the right level of practical, emotional and financial support until they are at least 21, and, where necessary, until they are 25. Care Leavers have accommodation that best meets their needs and helps them to develop their independent skills safely. Providers of accommodation and support services should therefore submit applications that will meet the service needs and provide short and longer term accommodation and support for young people within this age bracket and suitable to support a wide range of young people to include those with learning and or physical disability, those with emotional and behavioural problems, care leavers, asylum seekers and young people who are identified by the council who are at risk of homelessness. The supported lodgings service provides accommodation and bespoke support for young people who reside within the 'host' own residence, with the 'host' being regarded as a role model and mentor to the young person/s. The service is delivered in the Host's own homes and will need to have packages individually tailored to the young person. The supplier will recruit 10 hosts for the entirety of the 5-year contract that are all able to accommodate a range of needs that fall within a three tier model; • Tier One- Basic support • Tier Two - Complex Independent • Tier Three - Complex Dependent Additional information: This opportunity will be published on The Chest at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ Providers will need to be registered on the Chest to access this opportunity, The Chest reference is DN636732

Cheshire East Council aims to provide a Supported Lodging Accommodation Service, which will be available to 16-17 year old cared for children and care leavers as defined by The Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000. The service could also be utilised by former relevant care leavers until the age of 25yrs with agreement from permanence and throughcare team’s service manager. Care Leavers move towards independence at a pace that is right for them. Care Leavers develop the skills and the confidence they need to maximise their chances of successful maturity to adulthood. They receive the right level of practical, emotional and financial support until they are at least 21, and, where necessary, until they are 25. Care Leavers have accommodation that best meets their needs and helps them to develop their independent skills safely. Providers of accommodation and support services should therefore submit applications that will meet the service needs and provide short and longer term accommodation and support for young people within this age bracket and suitable to support a wide range of young people to include those with learning and or physical disability, those with emotional and behavioural problems, care leavers, asylum seekers and young people who are identified by the council who are at risk of homelessness.

To supply , deliver and install 3 x Portable cabins / welfare units

An opportunity has arisen where through developer funding Cheshire East Council can issue a tender to support a new bus service. The bus service will operate between Handforth Dean and Wilmslow Monday to Saturday. The contract will be for 12 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months. 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 DN643318. The values given in this notice are only estimations and account for the option to extend - the Council gives no guarantee or warranty or makes any representation as to the accuracy of any indicative values.

An opportunity has arisen where through developer funding Cheshire East Council can issue a tender to support a new bus service. The bus service will operate between Handforth Dean and Wilmslow Monday to Saturday.

Cheshire East Council wishes to establish a Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) agreement to provide a broad range of support to children and families at home and in the community. Children's Services teams that identify children and families that require commissioned service support will access the FPS when considering their options. Children and Family Support Service are available for a range of circumstances where needs are identified in the home, for example to support children with disabilities, when positive behaviour support services are required, therapeutic support and assessment is needed and also for support in the community to support children on the edge of the care system. On occasions commissioned support is required to support the placement of a cared for child. Every element of support to children and families is geared to maximise their positive outcomes, support mental health and wellbeing and the safety of children at home and in the community. Providers joining the FPS must adopt a person-centred approach and ensure that services are outcome focused, meeting the identified needs of individuals they support. Providers will adopt a strength-based approach, supporting people to recognise and achieve their full potential, whilst also working towards increased levels of health and wellbeing. The contract period will be for fixed term of 5 years. The FPS will open in rounds annually during the contract period, with two rounds in the first year, and then opening every twelve months. We may also open the FPS at any point during the contact period, should a need to do so arise. The FPS is divided into eight Lots, Providers can apply to join one or more lots / categories: Lot 1 Life limiting or complex care and autism spectrum condition Lot 2 Moderate level needs including physical disability, learning disability and autism spectrum condition Lot 3 Low level medical needs including physical disability, learning disability and autism spectrum condition Lot 4 Positive Behaviour Support Lot 5 Mental health - parent and / or child Lot 6 Edge of care support to families. Lot 7 Assessment and therapeutic input Lot 8 Cared for children accommodation - stability of placement. Step-down from cared for children's accommodation and tier 4 mental health beds Tenders are invited from Providers who wish to be included in the Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) being introduced by Cheshire East Council for the provision of Children and Family Support Services.

Cheshire East Council wishes to establish a Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) agreement to provide a broad range of support to children and families at home and in the community. Children’s Services teams that identify children and families that require commissioned service support will access the FPS when considering their options. Children and Family Support Service are available for a range of circumstances where needs are identified in the home, for example to support children with disabilities, when positive behaviour support services are required, therapeutic support and assessment is needed and also for support in the community to support children on the edge of the care system. On occasions commissioned support is required to support the placement of a cared for child. Every element of support to children and families is geared to maximise their positive outcomes, support mental health and wellbeing and the safety of children at home and in the community. Providers joining the FPS must adopt a person-centred approach and ensure that services are outcome focused, meeting the identified needs of individuals they support. Providers will adopt a strength-based approach, supporting people to recognise and achieve their full potential, whilst also working towards increased levels of health and wellbeing. The contract period will be for fixed term of 5 years. The FPS will open in rounds annually during the contract period, with two rounds in the first year, and then opening every twelve months. We may also open the FPS at any point during the contact period, should a need to do so arise. The FPS is divided into eight Lots, Providers can apply to join one or more lots / categories: Lot 1 Life limiting or complex care and autism spectrum condition Lot 2 Moderate level needs including physical disability, learning disability and autism spectrum condition Lot 3 Low level medical needs including physical disability, learning disability and autism spectrum condition Lot 4 Positive Behaviour Support Lot 5 Mental health – parent and / or child Lot 6 Edge of care support to families. Lot 7 Assessment and therapeutic input Lot 8 Cared for children accommodation – stability of placement. Step-down from cared for children’s accommodation and tier 4 mental health beds Tenders are invited from Providers who wish to be included in the Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) being introduced by Cheshire East Council for the provision of Children and Family Support Services.

The Procurement of Transport and Treatment of Street Cleaning Residue.