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title: "Provision of Caretaking Services"
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buyer: "ECL THE CARE & WELLBEING COMPANY"
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# Provision of Caretaking Services

Buyer: ECL THE CARE & WELLBEING COMPANY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02c616b5-90b6-4e36-864b-850691d47d43

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## Summary

ECL The Care & Wellbeing Company, based in Chelmsford, is seeking tenders for the provision of caretaking services. This procurement process falls under the industry category of electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment, and consumables, including lighting. The services are required across the East of England, with a total budget of £500,000 GBP. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, and the deadline for tender submissions is 28th March 2025. The contract period is anticipated to start on 1st October 2025 and conclude on 30th September 2028. The procurement method is an open procedure, suitable for both SMEs and non-VCSE organisations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in building maintenance, ground maintenance services, plumbing equipment services, and other facilities management services. The contract aims to ensure regular inspection, testing, and maintenance of properties managed by ECL The Care & Wellbeing Company, making it ideal for businesses specialising in comprehensive property and equipment upkeep. Companies with experience and capacity in caretaking services within the specified classifications are well-suited to compete for this opportunity, contributing to business growth and expanding their service portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

To ensure that all property, equipment, and services in use by Essex Cares Limited (ECL) are routinely inspected, tested, and maintained, we require a team of full-time Caretakers to support and maintain our growing property portfolio. Regular maintenance and inspection will ensure our properties are kept to the standard required by ECL and to comply with any regulation or legislation that maybe applicable. Additional information: Tender documents can be found on EOECPH eSourcing Portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea763dfb-fcdd-48fa-a86a-692355a0c45b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ECL THE CARE & WELLBEING COMPANY |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 45 - Construction work
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 39715000 - Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment
- 45442100 - Painting work
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
- 90911200 - Building-cleaning services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 13:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea763dfb-fcdd-48fa-a86a-692355a0c45b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea763dfb-fcdd-48fa-a86a-692355a0c45b
  19th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://eoecph.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  Tender documentation

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ecl.org

## Provenance

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