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title: "Semi Independent Accommodation and Support Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04affe"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Semi Independent Accommodation and Support Framework

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04affe

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## Summary

Essex County Council, a regional authority in the UK, is actively engaged in a procurement initiative entitled "Semi Independent Accommodation and Support Framework." The process, listed under the Health and Social Work Services category (CPV code 85000000), is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 9 December 2024. The procurement, following an open procedure method, aims to establish a framework agreement to provide semi-independent accommodation for young people and families in UK Region UKH3. The initiative is structured into four lots, each with a contract period of 720 days and the possibility of a two-year extension. Notably, no postal submissions are allowed, with electronic submissions required via the ProContract portal. The award process will commence on the deadline for submissions, 9 December 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses providing health and social work services, particularly those experienced in accommodation and supportive care for young individuals and families. Companies can benefit from bidding on multiple lots, with a maximum participant limit set at 999, further enhancing the competitive environment. Entities like small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in technical support and social value within the price-quality award criteria can benefit tremendously. Essex County Council encourages diversified suppliers to compete, fostering an inclusive and widely participative procurement process, thereby paving the way for innovative and efficient service delivery.

## Notice

Essex County Council is re-commissioning its Post 16+ Semi Independent Accommodation and Support Framework. This specification is for the procurement of a framework agreement to provide Semi Independent Accommodation to defined cohorts of young people and families. The framework shall be in four lots.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Semi-independent accommodation and support for eligible and relevant young people aged 16 and 17

Renewal: Extension period of 2 years

Lot 2

Semi-independent accommodation and support for Separated Migrant Children (SMC) aged 16 and 17, including where initial age assessment is required

Renewal: Extension period of 2 years

Lot 3

Accommodation for families and young people 18+ with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) where the Council has a duty to provide them with accommodation

Renewal: Extension period of 2 years

Lot 4

Semi-independent accommodation and support for eligible and relevant young people aged 16 and 17, who have complex needs that require extended, intensive support and supervision

Renewal: Extension period of 2 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044951-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLH3 Essex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 75 |
| Supplier names | ACCESSCARE; ACH HEALTHCARE; ADEN HOMES; ADVANTAGE SHIELD HAVEN; ALL SEASONS YOUNG LIVING; ALPHA CARE SERVICE; ANDMU CARE SERVICES; ANGLO SUPPORT AND HOUSING; ANYTIME RECRUITMENT; BACK TO BACK CARE; BAPA CARE HOMES & YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SERVICES; BENIGNITY SUPPORT SERVICES; BLOOMPAGE CONSULTING T/A ACCESS FOR CARE; BLOSSOM LIVING; BPRO ENTERPRISE; BRIGHTWAY CHILDREN SERVICES; CACCOU; CARE GIVERS; CARE R US ESSEX LTD T/A KROSSROADS; CLAY BROOK HEALTHCARE; CREATIVE SUPPORT SOLUTIONS; DOONAMIS; EAGLES RECRUITMENT AND HEALTHCARE; ELASTIKOS SERVICES; ELM LODGE RESIDENTIAL; EXCEPTIONAL CARE AT HOME; FAVOUR CARE; FEVACA; FLORIDUS CARE; GENELL SUPPORT COMMUNITY INTEREST; GOOD 2 GO CARE SERVICES; GRACESHOPE; GREAT FUTURE SUPPORT; GREEN HARVEST CAPITAL CONSULTING; GROW2GETHER CARE SERVICES; HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS 365; INFINITE HEALTHCARE SERVICES; INTEGRITY LIFESTYLE; JOSHUA LUNN T/A SUPPORTWORKS; LORDGRACE DELIGHT HEALTHCARE; LORDSBROOK; MERCY GOLD; MY LIFE SEMI INDEPENDENT PROJECT; NELCARE (NORTH AND EAST LONDON CARE; NEWHAVEN 16 PLUS; NIVALO CARE SERVICES; OPTIMALCAREPLUS; PEABODY TRUST; PINNACLE CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES; PLACE OF PROGRESS; PRECISE CARE; PROTECTHAND CARE; REACH2CARE SERVICES; RIGHT CHOICE SERVICE; ROCKSTONE CARE SERVICES; RONTI CARE SOLUTIONS; RUBY CARE SERVICES; SAFE HAVEN ACCOMMODATION; SAFE HAVEN SERVICES; SANCTUARY HOUSING ASSOCIATION T/A SANCTUARY SUPPORTED LIVING; SATELLITE HEALTH CARE; SEACREST CARE SERVICES; SECAPLUS; SILVER BIRCH CARE; SIXTEEN PLUS; SOARING HEIGHTS CARE; SPRINGOUT HOUSE; STAR MARIS HEALTHCARE; STARLIGHT HEALTHCARE; STARZ CARE; STEP AHEAD SERVICES; THE ANCHOR SERVICES - SEMI INDEPENDENT LIVING; THOROUGH CARE; URBAN LAND MANAGEMENT; UTOPIA SUPPORTED HOUSING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2025 at 16:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044951-2025
- 29 Oct 2024 at 08:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034936-2024
- 22 Oct 2024 at 09:49 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034088-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=161daa39-8895-ef11-8132-005056b64545
- https://www.essex.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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