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title: "Supported Employment for adults experiencing mental ill health"
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# Supported Employment for adults experiencing mental ill health

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fb6b65d-baa9-48d7-9e65-da4212949704

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## Summary

Essex County Council is currently conducting an open tender process for the provision of Supported Employment services aimed at adults experiencing mental ill health in Essex. The tender, titled "Supported Employment for adults experiencing mental ill health," is categorised under Health and social work services and is active since its publication on 12 December 2019. The deadline for submitting proposals is 31 January 2020, with the contract period commencing on 1 July 2020 and concluding on 31 March 2023. Services are to be delivered primarily in the East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in mental health support, social services, or employment services. By engaging in this procurement, suitable organisations can contribute to vital community services that enhance the wellbeing of individuals facing mental health challenges, while simultaneously expanding their operational footprint and fostering sustainable business growth within the public sector.

## Notice

This is for the provision of supported employment services to adults in Essex experiencing mental ill health. The proposed approach, based on broad stakeholder engagement, including engagement with individuals with lived experience, is to procure a lead provider(s) to deliver Supported Mental Health Employment services across Essex via two Lots. The Supported Employment Services are a non-statutory service and are aimed at improving the wellbeing of people mental health illness. We believe that employment is a key enabler to supporting recovering and independence and can help people become less reliant on statutory health and social care services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed4e27f6-416e-4307-9bdb-3e5dd1e055bb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| 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

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2019 at 11:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed4e27f6-416e-4307-9bdb-3e5dd1e055bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed4e27f6-416e-4307-9bdb-3e5dd1e055bb
  12th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chelmsford:-Health-and-social-work-services./PY7Z8A69ND
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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