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North East Essex Mental Health Recovery College

Essex County Council

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jun 2026 at 14:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

16 Mar 2026 at 16:51

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

08 Jan 2026 at 14:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

14 Nov 2025 at 09:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

14 Nov 2025 at 08:14

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 Nov 2025 at 08:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council, in collaboration with North Essex ICB, has awarded a contract for the "North East Essex Mental Health Recovery College" to BRIDGE 86 LIMITED. This project, categorised under services within the healthcare industry, aims to support adults in North East Essex experiencing mental health challenges. The contract, which began on May 1st, 2026, and ends on April 30th, 2027, was developed through an open competition under the light-touch regime. This award, valued at £200,000, is part of a strategy to deliver flexible and community-shaped recovery courses. The procurement stage has been completed as the contract is now active, following its signing on May 1st, 2026.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs that can provide mental health support services. The initiative focuses on innovative community-based recovery and wellness programs, which are well-suited for organisations experienced in healthcare training and mental health services. Collaborating closely with commissioners and operational teams, service providers can not only enhance their portfolio but also make meaningful contributions to community health outcomes in North East Essex. Businesses with expertise in mental wellbeing, course creation, and community engagement stand to gain the most from such initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North East Essex Mental Health Recovery College

Notice Description

Essex County Council alongside North Essex ICB are commissioning a Recovery College to support adults in Essex experiencing poor mental health in their road to recovery. Supporting adults of Essex to remain well in their community is a priority that drives many of Essex County Councils strategies. This contract will look to deliver open access support for residents of North East Essex to support their mental health recovery. The winning provider will work closely with commissioners and operational teams across health and social care to ensure that adults with mental health needs are supported in the community in their recovery. Recovery courses will be co-created, co-designed and co-delivered with adults with lived experience of mental health. Course content will be flexible to meet local demand and will be shaped by those that are accessing the college defining the support they need. There will be a set list of courses that will be continuously delivered that the provider will work with commissioners to develop. Course development will require the development of specific courses to support local need

Planning Information

Essex County Council will be holding an engagement event via Microsoft Teams at 10AM on Tuesday 2nd December. This will be to discuss in further detail the requirement, commissioning intentions and full detail around the tender exercise being carried out. Please contact michael.rodway@essex.gov.uk to be added to the invitation list.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058563-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
16 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIDGE 86 LIMITED

Further Information

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