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title: "PL0047 Essex Construction Framework 3"
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# PL0047 Essex Construction Framework 3

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f37ab53d-971b-4879-b28b-b29d22bd3e0e

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## Summary

The Essex County Council is seeking to procure a four-year multi-supplier construction framework agreement known as Essex Construction Framework 3, valued at £400 million. This framework will cover design and construction services for education and major maintenance projects, offering opportunities for businesses specialising in construction works. The procurement method is a selective process with a deadline for tender submissions set for January 26, 2024, and a contract period running from May 20, 2024, to May 19, 2028.

Businesses involved in construction services, particularly in the education sector, can benefit from participating in this tender. SMEs are specifically welcome to apply, aligning with Essex County Council's objective to meet its statutory duty in providing sufficient school places. The framework agreement may also be utilised by other Contracting Authorities, expanding potential opportunities for businesses in the construction industry in England, United Kingdom.

## Notice

Essex County Council (ECC) is looking to procure a four-year multi-supplier framework agreement for construction services to replace the existing construction framework (ECF2) which expires in early 2024. The Essex Construction Framework 3 (ECF3) will provide design and construction services for education and other capital construction and major maintenance projects, and will be available to other Contracting Authorities as specified in Schedule 1g (attached). ECF3 may also be utilised by Essex Housing/LLP where identified as a suitable procurement route for any of their future schemes. Construction relating to schools is currently the main project type procured through ECF2. Essex County Council (ECC) has a statutory duty to ensure there are sufficient school places for children within its area (including both mainstream and Special Educational Need). Once ECF2 expires, a replacement construction route is required to enable ECC to fulfil this statutory role and offer a best value route to market. As stated above, ECF3 will allow for third party usage and the framework spend has been allocated accordingly. The value estimated to go through ECF3 over a 4 year period is PS400M.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d393c0c-53a7-499c-b5d1-aceb56b315f9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 May 2024 - 19 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2023 at 10:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d393c0c-53a7-499c-b5d1-aceb56b315f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d393c0c-53a7-499c-b5d1-aceb56b315f9
  1st September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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