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title: "Complex AWD Residential Framework reopening 2025"
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# Complex AWD Residential Framework reopening 2025

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce1b88b7-f3a2-4490-a8b0-a4782a629c19

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## Summary

Essex County Council is seeking to re-open its Complex AWD Residential Framework, intended for services pertaining to adults with disabilities. This active procurement, classified under the CPV code 85000000 for health and social work services, follows an open procedure above the threshold to invite new applicants. The procurement is currently at the tender stage and features a significant contract value of £168,000,000. The procurement process is relevant to a broad geographical location including the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and even internationally. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 5th December 2025, with services set to commence from 1st March 2026 and run until 31st March 2027.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities for providers of health and social work services, particularly those capable of handling complex residential frameworks for adults with disabilities. While the framework does not specifically aim at SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations with relevant experience and resources are well-positioned to compete in this open tender. The expansive framework not only enables expansion into various UK territories but also encourages international participation, offering a chance for organisations to showcase their capabilities on a significant platform managed by a reputable local governing authority. Companies equipped to provide comprehensive services in line with the specified requirements stand to gain from both the financial value and the extended contract duration.

## Notice

Complex Residential Framework for adults with disabilities, this is a re-opening for new applicants.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d2dc97c-508b-4b03-88a6-82dbd4cd8b45 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £168,000,000 |
| 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

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2025 at 14:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d2dc97c-508b-4b03-88a6-82dbd4cd8b45

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d2dc97c-508b-4b03-88a6-82dbd4cd8b45
  28th October 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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