Tender

A013PA - (Extra Care Build) - Rocheway

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

06 Jan 2026 at 15:53

Planning

19 Dec 2025 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council, a public authority within the sub-central government, is conducting an open tender for the construction of a 60-apartment extra care scheme, titled "A013PA - (Extra Care Build) - Rocheway," in the Rochford District Council area. This project, valued at £16.5 million, is categorised under 'works', specifically building completion work, with the procurement stage currently active. Prospective contractors need to be registered providers with the Regulator of Social Housing. The tender allows electronic submissions until 6th April 2026 via the specified online portal. The enquiry period ends on 16th March 2026, and the award announcement is anticipated by 7th July 2026. The selected contractor will engage for the period from 7th July 2026 to 7th July 2028.

The tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and management of care facilities, particularly those focusing on social housing and community development. The procurement process encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, offering a platform to expand business within Essex. The award criteria place emphasis on quality, price, and delivering social and environmental value, underscoring the tender's potential for fostering innovative, socially responsible business practices. This project is ideal for businesses that prioritise community-oriented solutions and sustainable building practices, providing a stepping-stone for firms to enhance their portfolios in public infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

A013PA - (Extra Care Build) - Rocheway

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 Rochford 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-05fa02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000781-2026
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
6 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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