---
title: "Complex Residential Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05210c"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05210c.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Complex Residential Framework

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05210c

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## Summary

Essex County Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Complex Residential Framework," focusing on the provision of residential placements for adults with complex needs in Essex. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically social work services with accommodation, and is classified as a light touch regime. At the current stage, this contract is in the planning phase, with a framework agreement approach anticipated. Key dates include a future notice date set for 1st February 2026 and a contract period planned from 21st February 2027 to 20th February 2033. The procurement is geographically concentrated in the East of England region, 'UKH3'.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the framework is open to these types of organisations. Businesses with expertise in offering social services with accommodation will find this tender particularly relevant. The planned framework agreement can provide stability and business expansion opportunities for firms specialising in care services for adults with complex needs, encouraging sustained business operations throughout the specified contract term.

## Notice

Framework for the procurement of residential placements for adults with complex needs in Essex.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025846-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2027 - 20 Feb 2033 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 09:31 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025846-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025846-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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