Planning

A007PA - Additional Reablement Capacity 2027

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 10:08

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is planning a procurement process for enhancing reablement capacity within their Intermediate Care services, titled "A007PA - Additional Reablement Capacity 2027". The procurement falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work services, specifically located within the region UKH3 in the United Kingdom. This project is in the planning stage, with further tender communications expected to commence on 1st February 2027. The procurement method will follow a competitive flexible procedure, with the contract period set from 11th September 2027 to 10th September 2030, with a possibility of renewal until 10th September 2032.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the health and social work sectors, particularly those skilled in delivering reablement services. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract particularly suitable due to the flexible procurement process. Essex County Council's initiative aims to bolster Intermediate Care service delivery, presenting an opportunity for businesses to collaborate and contribute to shaping the future of care services in the region. Entrepreneurs with innovative solutions and the ability to work alongside NHS partners are well-positioned to participate and thrive in this tendering process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A007PA - Additional Reablement Capacity 2027

Notice Description

Essex County Council works with NHS Partners to jointly commission services which make up the Intermediate Care pathway, for people requiring short-term support within the community or following hospital admission, including reablement. Referrals to ECC's Intermediate Care services can be via discharge teams in acute hospitals, or from the community to support hospital admission avoidance. To ensure ongoing availability of this service, the Council will be tendering in 2027 for the delivery of reablement services to support the core service delivery from our Local Authority Company. Significant efforts have been made to enhance intermediate care services across the county. This includes aligning contracts and fostering collaboration. Additionally, a dedicated project has been initiated to shape the future of Intermediate Care in Essex.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052161
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025947-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 202712 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Sep 2027 - 10 Sep 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Barry Messenger
Contact Email
ict@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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