This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jul 2025 at 17:32

Tender

29 Oct 2024 at 08:39

Planning

22 Oct 2024 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council, a regional authority in the UK, is actively engaged in a procurement initiative entitled "Semi Independent Accommodation and Support Framework." The process, listed under the Health and Social Work Services category (CPV code 85000000), is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 9 December 2024. The procurement, following an open procedure method, aims to establish a framework agreement to provide semi-independent accommodation for young people and families in UK Region UKH3. The initiative is structured into four lots, each with a contract period of 720 days and the possibility of a two-year extension. Notably, no postal submissions are allowed, with electronic submissions required via the ProContract portal. The award process will commence on the deadline for submissions, 9 December 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses providing health and social work services, particularly those experienced in accommodation and supportive care for young individuals and families. Companies can benefit from bidding on multiple lots, with a maximum participant limit set at 999, further enhancing the competitive environment. Entities like small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in technical support and social value within the price-quality award criteria can benefit tremendously. Essex County Council encourages diversified suppliers to compete, fostering an inclusive and widely participative procurement process, thereby paving the way for innovative and efficient service delivery.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Semi Independent Accommodation and Support Framework

Notice Description

Essex County Council is re-commissioning its Post 16+ Semi Independent Accommodation and Support Framework. This specification is for the procurement of a framework agreement to provide Semi Independent Accommodation to defined cohorts of young people and families. The framework shall be in four lots.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Semi-independent accommodation and support for eligible and relevant young people aged 16 and 17

Renewal: Extension period of 2 years

Lot 2

Semi-independent accommodation and support for Separated Migrant Children (SMC) aged 16 and 17, including where initial age assessment is required

Renewal: Extension period of 2 years

Lot 3

Accommodation for families and young people 18+ with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) where the Council has a duty to provide them with accommodation

Renewal: Extension period of 2 years

Lot 4

Semi-independent accommodation and support for eligible and relevant young people aged 16 and 17, who have complex needs that require extended, intensive support and supervision

Renewal: Extension period of 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04affe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044951-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
16 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
75
Supplier Names

ACH Healthcare Ltd

Accesscare Ltd

Aden Homes Ltd

Advantage Shield Haven Ltd

All Seasons Young Living Ltd

Alpha Care Service Ltd

Andmu Care Services Ltd

Anglo Support and Housing

Anytime Recruitment

BPRO Enterprise Ltd

Back to Back Care Ltd

Bapa Care Homes & Youth Engagement Services Ltd

Benignity Support Services Ltd

Bloompage Consulting t/a Access for Care

Blossom Living Ltd

Brightway Children Services Ltd

Caccou Ltd

Care Givers Ltd

Care R Us Essex Ltd T/A Krossroads

Clay Brook Healthcare Ltd

Creative Support Solutions Ltd

Doonamis Ltd

Eagles Recruitment and Healthcare Ltd

Elastikos Services Ltd

Elm Lodge Residential Ltd

Exceptional Care at Home

Favour Care Ltd

Fevaca Ltd

Floridus Care Ltd

Genell Support Community Interest Company

Good 2 Go Care Services Ltd

Graceshope Ltd

Great Future Support Ltd

Green Harvest Capital Consulting Ltd

Grow2Gether Care Services Ltd

Healthcare Solutions 365 Ltd

Infinite Healthcare Services Ltd

Integrity Lifestyle Ltd

Joshua Lunn T/A Supportworks

Lordgrace Delight Healthcare Ltd

Lordsbrook Ltd

Mercy Gold Ltd

My Life Semi Independent Project Ltd

NelCare (North and East London Care) Ltd

Newhaven 16 Plus Ltd

Nivalo Care Services Ltd

OptimalCarePlus Ltd

Peabody Trust

Pinnacle Care and Support Services Ltd

Place of Progress Ltd

Precise Care Ltd

Protecthand Care Ltd

Reach2Care Services Ltd

Right Choice Service Ltd

Rockstone Care Services Ltd

Ronti Care Solutions Ltd

Ruby Care Services Ltd

Safe Haven Accommodation Ltd

Safe Haven Services Ltd

Sanctuary Housing Association T/A Sanctuary Supported Living

Satellite Health Care Ltd

Seacrest Care Services Ltd

Secaplus Ltd

Silver Birch Care Ltd

Sixteen Plus Ltd

Soaring Heights Care Ltd

Springout House Ltd

Star Maris Healthcare Ltd

Starlight Healthcare Ltd

Starz Care Ltd

Step Ahead Services Ltd

The Anchor Services - Semi Independent Living Ltd

Thorough Care Corporation Ltd

Urban Land Management Ltd

Utopia Supported Housing Ltd

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