---
title: "Thistley Green Complex Supported Living"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0565ab"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-08"
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# Thistley Green Complex Supported Living

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0565ab

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Thistley Green Complex Supported Living" was managed by Essex County Council, located in Chelmsford, United Kingdom. The contract falls under the health and social work services industry category, specifically focusing on managing care provision and landlord responsibilities for supported living schemes. The procurement utilised an open competitive flexible procedure and has now reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 8th January 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 2nd March 2026 and will last until 1st March 2030, with potential extensions up to two additional years. The project, situated in the UK region, encompasses a main site supporting 10 adults with a satellite site for an additional adult. The total contract value is £11,968,000 GBP.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for SMEs and large enterprises in health and social care to engage with public sector projects. Businesses specialising in care provision and property management for supported living can expand their operational scope and strengthen their portfolios. Particularly, organisations with experience in complex care management and a demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality service under a cost-effective framework would be well-suited to compete in similar procurements. The process allows diverse suppliers, including VCSEs, indicating a preference for inclusive supplier engagement to ensure the care needs are robustly met.

## Notice

Thistley Green is a Complex Supported Living Scheme for 10 adults with an associated satellite site for a further 1 adult. Essex County Council is seeking a provider to manage the care provision and take on the landlord responsibility.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract can be extended up to two years subject to agreement of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001643-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000,000 |
| Awards value | £11,968,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | TLH East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CREATIVE SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 17:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001643-2026
- 20 Aug 2025 at 13:41 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050224-2025
- 24 Jul 2025 at 14:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042875-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001643-2026
  8th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050224-2025
  20th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042875-2025
  24th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://best2care.co.uk/
- http://www.almondcare.co.uk
- http://www.alphahealthandcare.co.uk
- http://www.brookshealthandcare.com
- http://www.chiniteresourcing.com
- http://www.compactpersonnel.co.uk
- http://www.dimensions-uk.org
- http://www.ivolve.care
- http://www.patandflocare.co.uk/
- http://www.shaftesburygroup.org
- https://britishelderlycare.com/
- https://ccgahealthcare.co.uk/
- https://christchurchhealthcentre.co.uk/
- https://ksmentalhealthcentre.co.uk/?Contact_Us
- https://mevtec360.com/
- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://starmarishealthcare.co.uk
- https://www.creativesupport.co.uk
- https://www.firstchoiceconsultancy.com/contact/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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