Tender

A006PA - Extra Care Care Tender - Honeytree Court and Helen Court

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 17:19

Planning

22 Jan 2026 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is currently inviting bids for the provision of onsite care and support services within the Extra Care schemes at Honeytree Court and Helen Court. The procurement process is at the tender stage, having been initiated on 11 February 2026, and falls under the services category within the welfare sector. Services will be delivered within the UK, specifically in the UKH3 region. Interested bidders must express their interest by 11 March 2026 and submit inquiries by 3 March 2026, while the contract award is expected by 26 June 2026. The procurement follows a selective competitive flexible procedure, and businesses need to submit their applications through Procontract in English, ensuring compliance with the legal basis described in UKPGA. Bidders, both SMEs and VCSEs, are encouraged to demonstrate technical service delivery capabilities, safeguarding responsibility, safe recruitment, and mobilisation experience as per the scoring methodology outlined in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ). Successful submissions will then proceed to the ITT stage, encompassing aspects of social value and pricing matrix considerations.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in welfare services and care provision, particularly those skilled in delivering tailored care solutions for older individuals and disabled persons in residential settings. Businesses registered with the Care Quality Commission are well-positioned to submit their proposals, benefiting from a contract valued at £3,275,000, with a contract period extending from 18 September 2026 to 18 September 2031. Providers can leverage this framework to build their reputation in delivering high-quality, enablement-focused care, promoting social inclusion and employing innovative technology practices. As the tender supports comprehensive service delivery 24/7, with both planned and emergency care components, it offers a robust platform for growing business visibility and capacity in long-term care services.

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Notice Title

A006PA - Extra Care Care Tender - Honeytree Court and Helen Court

Notice Description

This tender is for the provision of the onsite Care and Support Service within Extra Care schemes. Extra care schemes are for older people and people with disabilities who want to live in their own home with access to on-site care and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, if they need it. It means living in a safe property, with self-contained apartments in a well-maintained extra care scheme in the heart of the community that is purpose built and tailored to the needs of older people and people with disabilities.

Lot Information

Honeytree Court

This tender is for the provision of the onsite Care and Support Service within Extra Care scheme Honeytree Court. Extra care schemes are for older people and people with disabilities who want to live in their own home with access to on-site care and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, if they need it. It means living in a safe property, with self-contained apartments in a well-maintained extra care scheme in the heart of the community that is purpose built and tailored to the needs of older people and people with disabilities.

Helen Court

This tender is for the provision of the onsite Care and Support Service within Extra Care scheme Helen Court. Extra care schemes are for older people and people with disabilities who want to live in their own home with access to on-site care and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, if they need it. It means living in a safe property, with self-contained apartments in a well-maintained extra care scheme in the heart of the community that is purpose built and tailored to the needs of older people and people with disabilities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060cab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012616-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,275,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,275,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
4 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Sep 2026 - 18 Sep 2031 Over 5 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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