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title: "North Essex Winter Bridging Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# North Essex Winter Bridging Service

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e2aed1d-7db8-405a-9099-a4d512e49498

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Essex County Council, aiming to provide a "North Essex Winter Bridging Service" for adults discharged from hospital while awaiting further care. This service will cater to up to 12 individuals at once, lasting for 6 months with a possible extension of another 6 months. The contract falls under the health and social work services category (CPV code 85000000) and was valued at £180,000. The active tender period concluded on 2nd November 2020, with the contract period beginning on 9th December 2020 and ending on 8th May 2021. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The buying organisation's address is County Hall, Chelmsford, CM1 1QH, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare and social services, particularly for those focusing on supportive services for adults. SMEs and VCSEs that provide healthcare staffing, specialised care services, or logistical support related to patient discharge processes would find this contract an ideal match. By engaging in this tender, businesses could not only enhance their service offerings but also increase their revenue by addressing a critical need in the community, contributing positively to health outcomes in North East Essex.

## Notice

Essex County Council is seeking to provide a discharge-from-hospital bridging service in North East Essex for up to 12 adults at any one time. This will support adults who are medically optimised leave hospital promptly whilst waiting for an Intermediate Care service to commence. The Service will last a period of 6 months with the option to extend for a further 6 months at the Authorities discretion following a successful tender process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28b1ff0c-2e12-45e5-b262-9d99af717276 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2020 - 18 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £173,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SWAN HOUSING ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2021 at 17:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28b1ff0c-2e12-45e5-b262-9d99af717276
- 22 Oct 2020 at 17:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ca039ef-451b-4f37-9f43-3d631d40fba1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28b1ff0c-2e12-45e5-b262-9d99af717276
  15th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ca039ef-451b-4f37-9f43-3d631d40fba1
  22nd October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

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