Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for developing extra care accommodation at Coppins Court in Clacton-on-Sea. The competitive tender seeks a Developer-Landlord, experienced in building completion works, to engage in soft market testing. This engagement reflects advancements in design standards captured in the 2023 Extra Care Design Guide. Interested parties must complete a questionnaire by 16 July 2025, as part of the preliminary market engagement. The contract period is outlined to commence on 25 November 2025 and conclude by 1 February 2028. Key documents are available via the Find a Tender platform, highlighting the council's commitment to inclusive and contemporary design practices.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for Developer-Landlords, particularly those specialising in building completion works. It is an excellent opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to engage with Essex County Council, accessing the evolving needs of the extra care sector. The redesign and development offer profitability potential alongside fostering partnerships with public authorities. Businesses equipped to adapt to the latest design standards and deliver high-quality residential spaces will find this tender particularly aligned with their expertise and growth aspirations. The project extends across the UKH3 region, promoting collaborative efforts within the sector.

Planning

Soft Market Testing - Coppins

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

2nd July 2025 09:12:11 AM

Planning Deadline

16th July 2025 22:59:59 PM 5 days remaining
Contract Summary

We recognise that the design of extra care accommodation has evolved significantly in recent years. Essex County Council (ECC) is preparing to launch a competitive tender to identify a suitable Developer-Landlord to develop Coppins Court in Clacton-on-Sea. In preparation for this , we are keen to engage with experienced Developer-Landlords in the sector to discuss how evolving design standards may influence the scheme's development. Coppins Court was originally designed in 2016, and full planning permission was granted in 2017. ECC have undertaken the necessary material operations and satisfied the required pre-commencement conditions to ensure that the planning permission remains valid. The approved designs for Coppins Court were based upon the 2016 Extra Care Design Guide. However, ECC updated the design guide in 2023 to reflect current best practice. Any redesign of the proposed scheme would need to be in line with the Extra Care Design Guide 2023 which can be found here: https://www.essexproviderhub.org/media/hetbmbej/ecc-extra-care-design-guide-2023-accessible.pdf
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-055745

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Works

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

joanna.smith@essex.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

County Hall, Market Road

Chelmsford

CM1 1QH

United Kingdom

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Soft Market Testing - Coppins

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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