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title: "OPR005 IRN Refresh 2024 -New Suppliers"
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buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-03-04"
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# OPR005 IRN Refresh 2024 -New Suppliers

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79db487f-9094-4e29-9949-75ed822ea39e

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## Summary

The Essex County Council is inviting tenders for the OPR005 IRN Refresh 2024 -New Suppliers procurement process, focusing on social work services with accommodation. The total value of the contract is £1,000,000,000 GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender deadline of 8th April 2024 and a contract period running from 1st June 2024 to 31st May 2025. This opportunity is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, and the procurement will be based in the United Kingdom.

This tender by Essex County Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the health and social care services industry to compete for framework agreements for residential and nursing care services. Companies specialising in providing care for older people (65+) and adults (18+) can leverage this tender to expand their business operations. The procurement process is open, providing a fair chance for both experienced suppliers and new entrants to secure contracts and contribute to the provision of essential social services in the local community.

## Notice

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 Lot 3 - Nursing care for all aged adults (18+) commissioned by ICB's using NHS terms and conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86897fa3-9eb7-421d-a511-940cb45620d7 |
| 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 | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 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 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

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2024 at 09:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86897fa3-9eb7-421d-a511-940cb45620d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86897fa3-9eb7-421d-a511-940cb45620d7
  4th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.essex.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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