Tender

A011PA - (Extra Care Build) - Coppins Court

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

06 Jan 2026 at 15:55

Planning

20 Nov 2025 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is currently engaged in the tender stage of a public procurement process for the construction of an extra care facility at Coppins Court, located in the Tendring District Council area. This project, titled "A011PA - (Extra Care Build) - Coppins Court," falls under the 'Building completion work' industry category and has a total estimated value of £16.5 million. The open procedure procurement method was chosen, with full electronic submissions accepted via ProContract. The tender period ends on 6th April 2026, with enquiries accepted until 16th March 2026. Interested parties should note that the award decision is expected by 7th July 2026, with the contract running from July 2026 to July 2028.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for registered social housing providers capable of executing large-scale construction projects. Ideal participants are those companies that specialise in housing for individuals with care and support needs, including the elderly and those with disabilities. The procurement is particularly suited for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), as they can bring innovation and social value, aligning with the Council's commitment to social inclusion and environmental sustainability. Successful contractors would benefit not only financially but also in building a reputation for supporting community-focused and environmentally responsible projects within Essex.

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Notice Title

A011PA - (Extra Care Build) - Coppins Court

Notice Description

Essex County Council (ECC) wishes to select a Registered Provider to build, own and manage an extra care scheme within Essex on an ECC owned site in Tendring District Council area. The scheme has full planning approval for a 60-apartment extra care scheme The extra care scheme will provide accommodation for people with care and support needs including older people, people with learning disabilities, people with mental health needs and people with physical or sensory disabilities and people with dementia.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e504
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000782-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45400000 - Building completion work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 7 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
joanna.smith@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

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