Tender

Complex AWD Residential Framework reopening 2025

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

29 Oct 2025 at 16:06

Tender

19 Jul 2023 at 14:59

Tender

05 Aug 2022 at 08:48

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is currently in the tender stage of reopening its Complex AWD Residential Framework for 2025, aimed at delivering registered residential care services to adults with complex needs, including those with learning disabilities and/or autism. This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category and utilises an open procedure method, making it a comprehensive opportunity for service providers. The framework's initial period spans four years from the contract award in March 2023, with a possible extension of two additional years. The procurement process will conclude at noon on 5th December 2025, and the location of services is in the UKH3 region. Interested parties can submit their tenders electronically via ProContract, with all necessary documents accessible online.

This tender offers substantial potential for business growth, especially for organisations in the health and social services sector seeking to expand or establish their presence in Essex. The procurement's open framework nature means there is no cap on the number of providers, allowing businesses to enter without limitations on existing service provisions in the region. Companies providing specialized care and residential services for individuals with learning disabilities or autism may find this an ideal opportunity to secure long-term contracts, enhancing their service reach and operational scale within the Essex region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Complex AWD Residential Framework reopening 2025

Notice Description

Essex County Council is seeking to procure a framework for the delivery of registered residential care services to adults with complex needs, with learning disabilities and/or autism. This is a re-opening exercise for the framework to identify new providers. The framework is for an initial period of 4 years from the initial contract award in March 2023, with the option to extend for a further two years. The framework is open to all providers (with or without existing residential services in Essex) and will not have a limit for the number of providers or homes. The closure date for the procurement process will be 12pm on 5th December 2025 and all procurement and contract documents can be viewed free of charge on ProContract - https://procontract.due-north.com/

Lot Information

Lot 1

Essex County Council is seeking to procure a framework for the delivery of registered residential care services to adults with complex needs, with learning disabilities and/or autism. This is a re-opening exercise for the framework to identify new providers. The framework is for an initial period of 4 years from the initial contract award in March 2023, with the option to extend for a further two years. The framework is open to all providers (with or without existing residential services in Essex) and will not have a limit for the number of providers or homes. The closure date for the procurement process will be 12pm on 5th December 2025 and all procurement and contract documents can be viewed free of charge on ProContract - https://procontract.due-north.com/

Renewal: The framework 1st tender round was held in July 2022, with this being a re-opening of this framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035930
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069517-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£168,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£168,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Edward Broadbridge, Nick Green
Contact Email
edward.broadbridge@essex.gov.uk, nick.green@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 333, +44 3330322165

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM2 0PD
Post Town
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
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

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