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title: "Transforming Care Supported Living Projects"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eb67"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-14"
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# Transforming Care Supported Living Projects

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eb67

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## Summary

Essex County Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Transforming Care Supported Living Projects" under the Competitive flexible procedure. The initiative, divided into two lots, aims to support the provision of care services in Datchworth Green, Hertfordshire, and in sites across North Essex. Key awards were made on 12th June 2026 with the contracts commencing on 1st August 2026, extending potentially until 31st July 2032. The industry category is primarily focused on Health and Social Work services, with the procurement adhering to the light-touch regime, and featuring an open procurement method. Each lot has a contract period extending over four years remaining renewable for additional two years.

These projects present considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, especially those capable of providing supported living arrangements. Large organisations such as Creative Support Limited and Voyage 1 Limited have shown interest, reflecting the demand and potential for expansive service provision. This tender is especially advantageous for businesses experienced in managing care facilities, ensuring compliance with relevant legal and safeguarding standards, and delivering high-quality services over a prolonged period. Businesses fitting these profiles can leverage this opportunity to further establish their footprint in the public care sector.

## Notice

Opportunity for Two projects for newly developed Transforming Care Supported Living Living Projects Lot 1 - Datchworth Green - Scheme for one individual to move to Datchworth Green (in Herts) Lot 2 - Core & Cluster - Scheme for up to 6 individuals across 3 site in close proximity in North Essex.

### Lot Information

Datchworth Green

Renewal: Contract can be extended by up to 24 months.

Core & Cluster

Renewal: Contract can be extended by up to 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055949-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,700,000 |
| Lots value | £26,700,000 |
| Awards value | £15,730,000 |
| 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 | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC, TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CREATIVE SUPPORT; VOYAGE 1 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2026 at 19:13 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055949-2026
- 28 Nov 2025 at 16:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078251-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055949-2026
  14th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078251-2025
  28th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fitzroy.org
- http://www.salutemcareandeducation.co.uk
- http://www.voyagecare.com/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
- https://www.agincare.com/
- https://www.creativesupport.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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