--- title: "This tender is for the provision of the onsite Care and Support Service within Extra Care schemes. Extra Care schemes are for Adults who want to live in their own home with the peace of mind of onsite care and support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, if they need it. It means living in a safe property, with self-contained apartments in a well-maintained modern schemes in the heart of the community that is purpose built and tailored to the needs of Older People. Essex County Council (ECC) commissioners are committed to developing a diverse market, in accordance with our duty under section 5 of the Care Act 2014, that supports Adults to live as independently as possible, playin" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c5cfb65c-a1d6-4437-8d9c-e40da97aab78" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c5cfb65c-a1d6-4437-8d9c-e40da97aab78" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c5cfb65c-a1d6-4437-8d9c-e40da97aab78.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c5cfb65c-a1d6-4437-8d9c-e40da97aab78.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-04-30" --- # This tender is for the provision of the onsite Care and Support Service within Extra Care schemes. Extra Care schemes are for Adults who want to live in their own home with the peace of mind of onsite care and support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, if they need it. It means living in a safe property, with self-contained apartments in a well-maintained modern schemes in the heart of the community that is purpose built and tailored to the needs of Older People. Essex County Council (ECC) commissioners are committed to developing a diverse market, in accordance with our duty under section 5 of the Care Act 2014, that supports Adults to live as independently as possible, playin Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5cfb65c-a1d6-4437-8d9c-e40da97aab78 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c5cfb65c-a1d6-4437-8d9c-e40da97aab78) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c5cfb65c-a1d6-4437-8d9c-e40da97aab78.json) ## Summary Essex County Council (ECC) is seeking tenders for the provision of onsite Care and Support Services within Extra Care schemes, aimed at supporting adults who wish to live independently with 24/7 care if required. The procurement process is currently active and follows an open procedure (above threshold) method, with the tender period ending on 11th June 2021. The total value of the contract is approximately £2,283,807, and the service aims to enhance the well-being of Older People in self-contained apartments located in Chelmsford and surrounding areas, with the contract scheduled to commence on 19th September 2021 and run until 18th September 2026. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in care services for older adults. Companies that are well-equipped to meet the specific requirements of providing consistent and high-quality support in a residential setting would be particularly well-suited to compete. The emphasis on developing a diverse market suggests that both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can play a crucial role in delivering these essential services, thus fostering potential growth in this sector. ## Notice This tender is for the provision of the onsite Care and Support Service within Extra Care schemes. Extra Care schemes are for Adults who want to live in their own home with the peace of mind of onsite care and support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, if they need it. It means living in a safe property, with self-contained apartments in a well-maintained modern schemes in the heart of the community that is purpose built and tailored to the needs of Older People. Essex County Council (ECC) commissioners are committed to developing a diverse market, in accordance with our duty under section 5 of the Care Act 2014, that supports Adults to live as independently as possible, playing full and active roles in their local communities. Extra Care is a key enabler for this aspiration. We want the Care and Support services that we commission under the Care Act 2014 to be based on the principle of promoting well-being incorporating recovery and to be person-centred. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0284d57a-fed1-4ca2-93c6-78bde76039ff | | 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 | 30 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Sep 2021 - 18 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,283,807 | | 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 - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 30 Apr 2021 at 17:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0284d57a-fed1-4ca2-93c6-78bde76039ff ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0284d57a-fed1-4ca2-93c6-78bde76039ff 30th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://Other Other ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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