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title: "This is a notice for social and specific services in accordance with directive 2014/24/EU Article 74 Health, Social and related services. ECC are tendering an overarching framework agreement with two call-off contracts, one using ECC terms and conditions and the other using NHS Terms and conditions. This framework is broken down into 3 lots: Lot 1 - Residential care for older people (65+) commissioned by ECC using ECC terms and conditions, this will be operated using a Preferred Supplier ranked List Lot 2 - Nursing care for older people (65+) commissioned by ECC using ECC terms and conditions, this will be operated using a Preferred Supplier ranked List"
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# This is a notice for social and specific services in accordance with directive 2014/24/EU Article 74 Health, Social and related services. ECC are tendering an overarching framework agreement with two call-off contracts, one using ECC terms and conditions and the other using NHS Terms and conditions. This framework is broken down into 3 lots: Lot 1 - Residential care for older people (65+) commissioned by ECC using ECC terms and conditions, this will be operated using a Preferred Supplier ranked List Lot 2 - Nursing care for older people (65+) commissioned by ECC using ECC terms and conditions, this will be operated using a Preferred Supplier ranked List

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3677ab80-b110-4d8f-a711-16bfb9daeccd

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## Summary

The Essex County Council is inviting tenders for an overarching framework agreement in the health and social work services sector. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage and involves two call-off contracts across three lots: residential care and nursing care for older individuals (65+), using both ECC and NHS terms and conditions. The tender was published on 6th April 2021, with a deadline for submissions set for 24th May 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 1st August 2021 and will run until 31st May 2025, with a total estimated value of £1 billion.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have the capability to provide these essential services. Companies focused on residential and nursing care for older adults, as well as those experienced in working with local authorities, are well-positioned to compete for this contract, which aims to expand the pool of suppliers to improve service delivery in Essex County.

## Notice

The IRN framework in place for residential care services opens once a year to allow for new suppliers to join the framework. (This project is being run simultaneously with 0916 IRN Refresh 2021 Existing Suppliers which allows existing suppliers to submit revised pricing once a year.)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7da3be3-0b9b-458e-ac38-0962d01bc144 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000,000 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1LB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park |
| 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

- 6 Apr 2021 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7da3be3-0b9b-458e-ac38-0962d01bc144

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7da3be3-0b9b-458e-ac38-0962d01bc144
  6th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://Other
  Other

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