This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 May 2025 at 14:26

Tender

07 Feb 2025 at 09:40

Tender

24 Dec 2024 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Essex County Council, centred on the "OPR004 Integrated Residential and Nursing 2025" contract, offering social work services with accommodation across England. The procurement, which follows an open procedure, was structured into three lots involving care with or without nursing for adults primarily aged 65 and above, under either ECC or NHS terms. This contract, valued at £1.57 billion, originally entered the tender stage and moved to award completion, with key phases marked by a tendering period closure on 14 February 2025, an award on 20 March 2025, and the contract commencement on 1 June 2025, running through to 31 May 2031.

This tender creates significant growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in health and social services for adults. It is well-suited for both large enterprises and SMEs, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its wide scope and geographical reach. With a robust framework and substantial funding, businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their operations and footprint within the public sector's social care domain. This contract supports business development by fostering partnerships with a well-established public sector entity and participating in a sustained service provision.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

OPR004 Integrated Residential and Nursing 2025

Notice Description

This is a notice for social and specific services in accordance with directive 2014/24/EU Article 74 Health, Social and related services. ECC are tendering two call-off contracts, one using ECC terms and conditions and the other using NHS Terms and conditions. This framework is broken down into 3 lots: Lot 1 -Care in a residential setting without nursing for Social Care funded Adults predominantly but not exclusively aged 65 and over commissioned by ECC using ECC terms and conditions, this will be operated using a Preferred Supplier Ranked List Lot 2 -Care in a residential setting with nursing for Social Care funded Adults predominantly but not exclusively aged 65 and over, commissioned by ECC using ECC terms and conditions, this will be operated using a Preferred Supplier Ranked List Lot 3 -Care in a residential setting with nursing for NHS funded Adults predominantly but not exclusively aged 65 and over commissioned by ICBs using NHS terms and conditions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f3cd678-b242-470b-ac29-3866b41c0f44
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d20beb4c-6dec-4a0d-b97f-b54f543ce7e1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,570,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,570,000,000 £1B-£10B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Essex County Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
108
Supplier Names

Abbott Care Centre Ltd

Acer Healthcare Operations Limited

AgeCare MG1 ltd

Amaana Care

AMS Care Limited

Archangel Healthcare Ltd T/A Tendring Meadows

Archers Healthcare

ARIA HEALTHCARE GROUP LTD

Artisan Ivy Opco Limited

Ashlyn Healthcare Limited

Ashrana Limited

Aurem Care (The Oaks) Limited

AYS Care Ltd

Beling & Co. Limited

Black Swan International Limited

Boars Tye Residential Home Ltd

Boscombe Care Home Ltd

Brentwood Homes LTd T/A Seven Arches Nursing Home

Brooklands Care Home Ltd

Brooklyn Care Limited

Broome End Ltd

Bupa Care Homes (BNH) Limited

Bupa Care Homes (CFC) Limited

Bupa Care Homes (CFHCare) Limited

Care Solutions (East Anglia) Limited

Cavendish Residential Care Homes Limited

Christian Care Homes

Claire Bird t/a Waters View Residential Care Home

Comfort Care Services (Colchester) Limited

Corner House Care Ltd

Corner Lodge Limited

Diagrama Healthcare Swervices

Diomark Care

Dove cote Care Homes Ltd

Dovercourt Healthcare

Down Hall Care Limited

Ellerash Limited

Elmcroft Care Home Ltd

Essex County Care Limited

Fernbrook Care Homes Limited

Florence Care Homes Limited

Francis Kirk

Gairloch Care Limited

GCH (NEW OPCO) LIMITED

GCH (South) Ltd

Glendale Residential Home

Glengariff Company Limited

Goldenley Healthcare Ltd

HC One Ltd

HC-ONE NO.1 LIMITED

Heritage Manor Ltd

Hollymede Cottage Ltd

Hollywood Rest Homes Trading as HRH Healthcare Ltd

Ilford Homes Limited

Integrity Care Services Limited

Jadee Nursing Agency Ltd

Jem Care Home Services Limited

JPRN Ltd

Kilkee Lodge Care Home Limited

Longfield Healthcare Limited

Loughton Hall Ltd

Marmora Limited

Martlane Ltd t/a Forest Place Nursing Home

Milton Lodge Ltd

Mountdale Limited

Mr & Mrs M F Joomun

Mr Ajvinder Sandhu and Mrs Rajwinder Sandhu

NAH Care Ltd

Nellsar Limited

Newbrae Care Home Limited

Novocare Ltd

Oakdale Care Home Ltd

Okeley Healthcare Limited

Opal Care Homes Limited

Permacare

Pilgrms' Friend Society

Prestige International EC Limited

Priory Mews Healthcare Limited

RBS Care Ltd

RCH Care Homes Ltd

Regal Care Trading

Runwood Homes Ltd

SA & JO Care Ltd

Saffron Healthcare Limited

Sanctuary Care

Sanders Senior Living Limited

SDM Care Homes Ltd

Senkoun Integrated Healthcare Solutions LTD

Sherrell Healthcare Limited

Sohal Healthcare Limited

Springfields Limited

Squeaks House Residential Home

St Fillan Healthcare Ltd

St. Giles Homes Limited

St Marks Residential Care Home

St Michaels Homes Ltd

Stanway Green Lodge LLP

Stow Healthcare Group Limited

Strathmore Care Group

Sweyne Healthcare Limited

The Mellows Limited

The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company

Top Care Homes Limited

Totham Lodge Care Home

Umika Trading Ltd

Winifred Healthcare Limited

Winsford Care Ltd

Woodford House Healthcare Limited

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