Award

Placement of care for a single adult

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

21 May 2026 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for the "Placement of care for a single adult" service, classified under health and social work services. The procurement was executed via a direct award method due to its light touch under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was awarded to MTS Healthcare Limited, commencing on 16th April 2026 and extending until 15th April 2029, with the total contract value set at £447,000. The procurement falls within the services category and is located in region UKH3, United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses operating within the healthcare and social services sectors, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like MTS Healthcare Limited. The direct award, facilitated without the need for competition, offers a streamlined procurement process ideal for firms adept at providing tailored and specialised care solutions. Businesses with a focus on innovative, client-focused healthcare services could find such frameworks beneficial for growth and expansion within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Placement of care for a single adult

Notice Description

Direct award as a result of being light touch and adult choice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047187-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£447,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MTS HEALTHCARE

Further Information

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