Planning

A013PA - Rocheway (Extra Care Build)

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

19 Dec 2025 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is currently in the planning stage for a significant opportunity titled "A013PA - Rocheway (Extra Care Build)". The focus is on the construction, ownership, and management of a 60-apartment extra care scheme located within the Rochford District Council area in Essex, United Kingdom. This project aims to serve individuals needing care, including older adults and those with disabilities. The procurement method is an open procedure, inviting qualified participants to compete for a contract valued at £16.5 million. Key dates include the tender period ending on 9 March 2026, with the contract set to commence on 9 May 2026.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in building completion work, particularly those adept in managing care facilities. The open procedure allows fair competition, and the project is particularly suited for registered providers of social housing. Furthermore, it provides avenues for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage, emphasising quality, social value, and environmental criteria in the selection process. Businesses that excel in innovation, social inclusion, and energy-efficient construction will find this tender particularly advantageous for growth and establishing a solid presence in the public sector housing market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A013PA - Rocheway (Extra Care Build)

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084751-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement 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
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
6 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 May 2026 - 9 May 2028 2-3 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementsanda@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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