---
title: "Thistley Green"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052116"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Thistley Green

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052116

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## Summary

Essex County Council is planning a procurement process for the "Thistley Green" project, aimed at identifying a care provider to deliver services to 11 adults with complex care needs. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically in social work services with accommodation, and is set in the UKH3 region of the United Kingdom. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice expected by 1st July 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st February 2026 and will end on 31st January 2030. This initiative is part of a light-touch procurement regime, indicating a focus on flexibility in this outsourcing endeavour. The procurement offers opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given their suitability highlighted for this lot.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in complex care services and a capacity for providing social work services that include accommodation. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate due to the inclusive suitability criteria, offering them a strong growth potential through long-term service provision. Companies that specialise in healthcare and social services might find this tender particularly attractive, offering a chance to expand their operational footprint within Essex and establish enduring partnerships with local government authorities. With ample time for preparation before the official notice, potential bidders can refine their strategies and capabilities to meet the tender requirements effectively.

## Notice

Procurement of a care provider to deliver services to 11 adults placed at the Thistley Green service. This opportunity will be for providers with expertise in complex care.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025856-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2030 |
| 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 09:35 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025856-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025856-2025
  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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