---
title: "Framework Agreement for the supply of care and support temporary workers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0410f8"
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# Framework Agreement for the supply of care and support temporary workers

Buyer: ESTUARY HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0410f8

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## Summary

The Estuary Housing Association has initiated a tender for a Framework Agreement for the supply of care and support temporary workers. The procurement process follows the Light Touch Regime and is currently in the active stage. The contract value is £2,000,000 GBP, with a submission deadline of December 4, 2023. The tender is open for electronic and written submissions and is located in Southend, Essex. The main procurement category is services, and the contracting authority can be contacted at procurement@estuary.co.uk.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in supplying personnel services, specifically temporary staff for households in Essex. Companies experienced in providing support and care services to individuals in their homes and supported living schemes are well-suited to compete in this procurement. With a potential contract duration of up to 3 years, this tender offers a significant opportunity for business growth and partnership with the Estuary Housing Association in providing essential care and support services.

## Notice

This procurement follows the Light Touch Regime. Minimum number of suppliers invited to the framework will be 1, maximum number will be 3. Specialist temporary agency workers will be required to cover defined hours of work (24-hour shift patterns) in the absence of a permanent worker or an in house 'bank' worker being available. This may be but not limited to: 1) Planned (with at least 7 days' notice) e.g. a vacancy, annual leave or training; 2) Unplanned (with less than 7 days' notice) e.g. short notice shift cancellation or sickness (with only hours' notice). The staff must be suitably qualified and experienced support workers with experience of assisting customers with a range of conditions including learning disabilities, mental health issues and the elderly with dementia.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The specialist temporary agency workers are required to provide support and care service to users in: (a) their own homes (2 areas) (b) supported living schemes (13)

Renewal: The contract shall initially be let for 3 years after which Estuary Housing Association may at its discretion renew for a further 2 years on a year by year basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032317-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESTUARY HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | SOUTHEND |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS1 2JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Kursaal |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
- 98513300 - Temporary staff for households

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2023 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032317-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.estuary.co.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ZBPJA2Y2U4
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Southend-on-Sea:-Supply-services-of-personnel-including-temporary-staff./ZBPJA2Y2U4
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Southend:-Supply-services-of-personnel-including-temporary-staff./ZBPJA2Y2U4

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