Tender

AWD Supported Living Framework Reopening 2025

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Sep 2025 at 15:02

Tender

04 Jun 2024 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is actively seeking new bidders for the reopening of its Supported Living Framework in 2025, focusing on health and social work services. This procurement process, under the industry classification CPV 85000000, targets the UKJ region and is currently in the tender stage. The reopening follows a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. Prospective bidders must submit their responses electronically by 31st October 2025, ensuring all submissions are completed through the designated online portal. The supported framework aims to provide services advancing the council’s strategy for independent living among adults.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in supported living services for adults with complex and non-complex needs. The framework's design, focused on increasing independence and quality of life for adults, aligns well with providers eager to expand their portfolio within regional authority contracts. Companies proficient in electronic ordering, invoicing, and payment processes will find the tender's requirements compatible with their operations, potentially positioning them as key partners in evolving care services within Essex County.

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Notice Title

AWD Supported Living Framework Reopening 2025

Notice Description

Reopening of Essex County Council's Supported Living Framework 2025 for new bidders. This will be a two-stage procurement process with bidders required to submit their response to stage 1 by 31st October 2025. All procurement documents are available electronically and free-of-charge at procontract.due-north.com The original contract notice for this framework was issued 4th June 2024, reference number 2024/S 000-017320

Lot Information

Lot 1

Reopening of Essex County Council's Supported Living Framework 2025 for new bidders. This will be a two-stage procurement process with bidders required to submit their response to stage 1 by 31st October 2025. All procurement documents are available electronically and free-of-charge at procontract.due-north.com The original contract notice for this framework was issued 4th June 2024, reference number 2024/S 000-017320

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046d59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060620-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
Not specified
Lots Value
£473,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Michael Rodway
Contact Email
michael.rodway@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 333

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
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, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

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