This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

03 Oct 2025 at 23:43

Award

25 Sep 2025 at 23:58

TenderUpdate

07 May 2025 at 18:26

Tender

14 Mar 2025 at 17:05

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has procured a new framework contract titled "Live at Home 2025," aimed at delivering domiciliary care services for adults aged 18 and over across Essex. The framework divides services into 12 lots, each corresponding to one of the Essex districts, with the capability of covering areas like Southend and Thurrock following local government reforms. The procurement has been completed under an open method with a competitive flexible procedure, focusing on the health and social work services industry category. The tendering process reached the contract award stage on 25th September 2025, with awards pending through a structured rank-based selection that considers price and quality. The contract is set to commence on 9th November 2025 and conclude on 8th November 2031. Key delivery areas will include Chelmsford, Epping Forest, and other districts within the region.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in domiciliary care. SMEs and VCSEs stand to benefit highly as the tender seeks a diversified provider base, with 155 SME bids making it to the final stage, and opportunities to engage in mini-competitions for specialist services. Businesses positioning themselves as first-tier providers in any of the district's lots could secure a crucial role, contributing to client care across multiple service types like personal support and night care. Such contracts offer a growth avenue for large care firms and emerging care enterprises looking to expand their footprint in the public sector care market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Live at Home 2025

Notice Description

THE CONTRACT AWARD DETAILS ARE SET OUT AT THE FOLLOWING URL - https://www.essexproviderhub.org/domiciliary-care-hub/home-care/contract-award-notice-live-at-home-2025/ Essex County Council (the Council) is seeking to procure a new Live at Home framework for the provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) across Essex for a period of six (6) years. This will be a two-tier framework, split across the 12 Essex districts (lots) with one (1) district per lot, with a limit of up to 10 providers per district on Tier 1. There is no limit on the number of providers that may join Tier 2. Both tiers will be ranked based on price and quality as indicated in the procurement documents. On commencement the sourcing process will be from ranked lists of providers in each district, and the Council will call-off from the lists in descending order of the ranking starting with ranked position 1 on Tier 1. The Council may vary the call-off procedure for specific requirements as defined in the contract, and reserves the right to apply alternative criteria to those detailed in this notice for any relevant Call Off Contracts. As a result of local government reform, the contract at commencement will cover the 12 Essex districts, however, the framework includes provision for services to be commissioned across all of Essex including the geographical areas of Southend and Thurrock unitary authorities.

Lot Information

Basildon

Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in the Basildon Borough. This will be a two-tier lot with a limit of 10 Providers on Tier 1 in the district. There is no limit on the number that may join Tier 2. Both tiers will be ranked based on price and quality as indicated in the procurement documents. On commencement the sourcing process utilise ranked lists of Providers. The Council will 'call-off' from the lists in descending order of the ranking starting with position 1 of Tier 1. Where the adult stipulates a particular provider and that provider is on the LHRL, then the adult's choice may prevail, regardless of whether the provider is a Tier 1 Provider or a Tier 2 Provider and the adult will be placed with the stipulated provider.

Braintree

Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in Braintree District. This will be a two-tier lot with a limit of 10 Providers on Tier 1 in the district. There is no limit on the number that may join Tier 2. Both tiers will be ranked based on price and quality as indicated in the procurement documents. On commencement the sourcing process utilise ranked lists of Providers. The Council will 'call-off' from the lists in descending order of the ranking starting with position 1 of Tier 1. Where the adult stipulates a particular provider and that provider is on the LHRL, then the adult's choice may prevail, regardless of whether the provider is a Tier 1 Provider or a Tier 2 Provider and the adult will be placed with the stipulated provider.

Brentwood

Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in Brentwood Borough. This will be a two-tier lot with a limit of 10 Providers on Tier 1 in the district. There is no limit on the number that may join Tier 2. Both tiers will be ranked based on price and quality as indicated in the procurement documents. On commencement the sourcing process utilise ranked lists of Providers. The Council will 'call-off' from the lists in descending order of the ranking starting with position 1 of Tier 1. Where the adult stipulates a particular provider and that provider is on the LHRL, then the adult's choice may prevail, regardless of whether the provider is a Tier 1 Provider or a Tier 2 Provider and the adult will be placed with the stipulated provider.

Castle Point

Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in Castle Point Borough. This will be a two-tier lot with a limit of 10 Providers on Tier 1 in the district. There is no limit on the number that may join Tier 2. Both tiers will be ranked based on price and quality as indicated in the procurement documents. On commencement the sourcing process utilise ranked lists of Providers. The Council will 'call-off' from the lists in descending order of the ranking starting with position 1 of Tier 1. Where the adult stipulates a particular provider and that provider is on the LHRL, then the adult's choice may prevail, regardless of whether the provider is a Tier 1 Provider or a Tier 2 Provider and the adult will be placed with the stipulated provider.

Chelmsford

Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in the city and district of Chelmsford (including HMP Chelmsford). This will be a two-tier lot with a limit of 10 Providers on Tier 1 in the district. There is no limit on the number that may join Tier 2. Both tiers will be ranked based on price and quality as indicated in the procurement documents. On commencement the sourcing process utilise ranked lists of Providers. The Council will 'call-off' from the lists in descending order of the ranking starting with position 1 of Tier 1. Where the adult stipulates a particular provider and that provider is on the LHRL, then the adult's choice may prevail, regardless of whether the provider is a Tier 1 Provider or a Tier 2 Provider and the adult will be placed with the stipulated provider.

Colchester

Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in Colchester Borough. This will be a two-tier lot with a limit of 10 Providers on Tier 1 in the district. There is no limit on the number that may join Tier 2. Both tiers will be ranked based on price and quality as indicated in the procurement documents. On commencement the sourcing process utilise ranked lists of Providers. The Council will 'call-off' from the lists in descending order of the ranking starting with position 1 of Tier 1. Where the adult stipulates a particular provider and that provider is on the LHRL, then the adult's choice may prevail, regardless of whether the provider is a Tier 1 Provider or a Tier 2 Provider and the adult will be placed with the stipulated provider.

Epping Forest

Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in Epping Forest District. This will be a two-tier lot with a limit of 10 Providers on Tier 1 in the district. There is no limit on the number that may join Tier 2. Both tiers will be ranked based on price and quality as indicated in the procurement documents. On commencement the sourcing process utilise ranked lists of Providers. The Council will 'call-off' from the lists in descending order of the ranking starting with position 1 of Tier 1. Where the adult stipulates a particular provider and that provider is on the LHRL, then the adult's choice may prevail, regardless of whether the provider is a Tier 1 Provider or a Tier 2 Provider and the adult will be placed with the stipulated provider.

Harlow

Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in Harlow District. This will be a two-tier lot with a limit of 10 Providers on Tier 1 in the district. There is no limit on the number that may join Tier 2. Both tiers will be ranked based on price and quality as indicated in the procurement documents. On commencement the sourcing process utilise ranked lists of Providers. The Council will 'call-off' from the lists in descending order of the ranking starting with position 1 of Tier 1. Where the adult stipulates a particular provider and that provider is on the LHRL, then the adult's choice may prevail, regardless of whether the provider is a Tier 1 Provider or a Tier 2 Provider and the adult will be placed with the stipulated provider.

Maldon

Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in Maldon District. This will be a two-tier lot with a limit of 10 Providers on Tier 1 in the district. There is no limit on the number that may join Tier 2. Both tiers will be ranked based on price and quality as indicated in the procurement documents. On commencement the sourcing process utilise ranked lists of Providers. The Council will 'call-off' from the lists in descending order of the ranking starting with position 1 of Tier 1. Where the adult stipulates a particular provider and that provider is on the LHRL, then the adult's choice may prevail, regardless of whether the provider is a Tier 1 Provider or a Tier 2 Provider and the adult will be placed with the stipulated provider.

Rochford

Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in Rochford District. This will be a two-tier lot with a limit of 10 Providers on Tier 1 in the district. There is no limit on the number that may join Tier 2. Both tiers will be ranked based on price and quality as indicated in the procurement documents. On commencement the sourcing process utilise ranked lists of Providers. The Council will 'call-off' from the lists in descending order of the ranking starting with position 1 of Tier 1. Where the adult stipulates a particular provider and that provider is on the LHRL, then the adult's choice may prevail, regardless of whether the provider is a Tier 1 Provider or a Tier 2 Provider and the adult will be placed with the stipulated provider.

Tendring

Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in Tendring District. This will be a two-tier lot with a limit of 10 Providers on Tier 1 in the district. There is no limit on the number that may join Tier 2. Both tiers will be ranked based on price and quality as indicated in the procurement documents. On commencement the sourcing process utilise ranked lists of Providers. The Council will 'call-off' from the lists in descending order of the ranking starting with position 1 of Tier 1. Where the adult stipulates a particular provider and that provider is on the LHRL, then the adult's choice may prevail, regardless of whether the provider is a Tier 1 Provider or a Tier 2 Provider and the adult will be placed with the stipulated provider.

Uttlesford

Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in the Uttlesford District. This will be a two-tier lot with a limit of 10 Providers on Tier 1 in the district. There is no limit on the number that may join Tier 2. Both tiers will be ranked based on price and quality as indicated in the procurement documents. On commencement the sourcing process utilise ranked lists of Providers. The Council will 'call-off' from the lists in descending order of the ranking starting with position 1 of Tier 1. Where the adult stipulates a particular provider and that provider is on the LHRL, then the adult's choice may prevail, regardless of whether the provider is a Tier 1 Provider or a Tier 2 Provider and the adult will be placed with the stipulated provider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062349-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£1,500,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£1,500,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
£125,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
9 Nov 2025 - 8 Nov 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Essex County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway, TLH35 West Essex, TLH36 Heart of Essex, TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
161
Supplier Names

1 OAK GROUP LIMITED

1 STOP REC LIMITED

1ST CENTRAL CARE LTD

3HA LIMTED

4Q HEALTHCARE LTD

ABOUTME CARE SERVICES LTD

ABUNDANT CARE & RECRUITMENT INT'L LTD

ACCESS DIGNITY CARE LIMITED

ACE 24 HEALTHCARE LTD

ACRUX SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED

ADVANCE CAREPROVIDER LIMITED

AEON NURSING LTD

ALLFOR CARE SERVICES LTD

AMBAR CARE LTD

ANGELS CARE SOLUTIONS LIMITED

ASTAR HOMECARE LTD

AVIBID LIMITED

Angel Care Staffing Ltd Trading as WeCare Angels

BERSIM CARE LTD

BHAWACARE SOLUTIONS CONSULTANCY LIMITED

BK SOCIAL CARE LIMITED

BLOOMPAGE CONSULTING LIMITED

BLOOMSBURY KG LIMITED

BLOSSOM HIGH LIMITED

BLUEBOARD CARE SERVICES LTD

BS CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED

BUTTERFLYS CARE HOMES LTD

Beaumont Home Care Limited

CARE PACKAGE PLUS LIMITED

CARE QUALITY SERVICES LIMITED

CAREAID LIMITED

CARELAND HEALTHCARE SERVICES LTD

CAREROSE CARES LIMITED

CARING HANDS EAST LONDON LTD

CARING HEARTS (ESSEX) LTD

CHIME CARE LIMITED

CHINITE RESOURCING LIMITED

CK2CARE LIMITED

CKM CARE LTD

CLOUD 9 CARE LIMITED

CONSTABLE CARE LTD

COURAGE LIMITED

CROSSPATH CARE LTD

CROWN46 COMPANY LTD

Care Givers Limited

Carers Hive Limited

Christies Care Limited

Clay Brook Healthcare Limited

Colchester HomeCare LTD North Essex Branch

DAMORCARE LTD

DAREM HEALTHCARE LTD

DE VERE CARE PARTNERSHIP LTD

DELIGHT SUPPORTED LIVING LTD

DEWAY CARE LIMITED

DIANA'S QUALITY CARE LTD

DISTINGUISHED.WORLD LTD

DIVINE COMMUNITY CARE LIMITED

DRURY HEALTHCARE LIMITED

Dion Care Services Limited

ECARE LTD

ECC Dummy Supplier

EFFICIENCY-FOR CARE LIMITED

ENS RECRUITMENT LIMITED

ESSEX AND SUFFOLK QUALITY CARE LTD.

EVJ HEALTHCARE LTD

EZZE HEALTHCARE LTD

FAITH HOME CARE LTD

FAITHS CARE LTD

FAMILYA CARE SERVICES LTD.

FILCARE LTD

FIRSTCHOICE CONSULTANCY LTD

FIRSTPOINT HOMECARE LIMITED

FOUNTAIN CARE SERVICES LTD

FRANTEC LIMITED

GATEWAY CARE SERVICES LIMITED

GILEAD COMPLETE CARE GROUP LIMITED

GLEE CARE LTD

GLENAVON CARE LIMITED

GOOD LIFE CARE LIMITED

GRACEAGE CARE LTD

GRACEFUL HANDS CARE LTD

H.O.P.E. SUPERJOBS LIMITED

HERE-TO-SERVE (HTS) CARE LTD

HERITAGE CARE PLACE LIMITED

HOME SWEET HOME CARE LIMITED

HOMELIUM CARE LTD

Heritage Staffing Services Limited

IMMEDIATE MEDICAL SOLUTIONS LTD

INFIGO CARE LIMITED

INTEGRATED KARE SOLUTIONS LIMITED

INTEGRATED SUPPORT SERVICES LTD

JCM CARE SERVICES LIMITED

JOHN STANLEY'S CARE AGENCY LIMITED

KAYOSKI CARE LTD

KINECT SERVICES LIMITED

KKD HEALTHCARE AND RECRUITMENT LIMITED

KOME CARE LTD

LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED

LIV HEALTHY CARE LIMITED

LIVING AMBITIONS LIMITED

LORDGRACE DELIGHT HEALTHCARE LIMITED

Linmar Care

MARLYN RECRUITMENT LTD

MERAKI UNIQUE CARE LIMITED

MERCURY CARE SERVICES LIMITED

MERSEA HOMECARE LIMITED

METRO HOMECARE LTD

MICHAEL RGIS' CARE LTD

NAYLAND CARE AGENCY LTD

NURSE PLUS AND CARER PLUS (UK) LIMITED

PALS LTD

PARADISE CARE LTD

PASSION TREE CARE SERVICES LTD

PCM HOMECARE LIMITED

PEABODY TRUST

PEACE OF MIND HOME SUPPORT LIMITED

PERSONAL CARE SUPPORT LTD

PHARMENG LTD

PLATINUM HOMECARE 4U LIMITED

PORTFOLIO HOMECARE LIMITED

PREMALD CARE LTD

PRESTIGE HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE LIMITED

PRESTIGE HOMECARE 24/7 LTD

PROACTIVE MEDICARE LIMITED

PURE HEALTH CARE PVT LTD

Prime Care Domiciliary Ltd

QCM HEALTHCARE LIMITED

RAYNET RECRUITMENT AGENCY LTD

REVIVERISE LTD

RHYTHMIC CARE UK LTD

ROSEBERRY KARE LIMITED

ROSSYCARE LTD

RUMAX LIMITED

SATELLITE HEALTH CARE LIMITED

SAXON HEALTHCARE LTD

SERVOCA NURSING & CARE LIMITED

SHELAGH CARE SERVICES LTD

SHINDORE LIMITED

SPRING SUCCESS HOME CARE LIMITED

SRP HOMECARE LTD

ST HELENA CARE SERVICES LTD

STAR ANGEL CARE LIMITED

STIVIC CARE SERVICES LTD

SWL CARE HAVEN LTD

Social Care Consortium

TEHY CARE GROUP LTD.

THERA EAST

TREAL CARE UK LIMITED

TRING CARE LIMITED

Tendring Care

True Nest Care Limited

UNIQUE OPTION HEALTHCARE LIMITED

UNIVERSAL POINT OF CARE LTD

VERITY HEALTHCARE LIMITED

VIDA SUPPORTED LIVING LIMITED

VOYAGE 1 LIMITED

WARREN HOMECARE LTD

WESTMINSTER HOMECARE LIMITED

WHITNEL CARE UK LTD

XERUS CARE LTD

YEMLISTER CARE LIMITED

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