--- title: "A017PC IRN 2026 - New entrants to the Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066027" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066027" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066027.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066027.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-02" --- # A017PC IRN 2026 - New entrants to the Framework Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066027 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066027) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066027.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Essex County Council involves a tender titled "A017PC IRN 2026 - New entrants to the Framework," primarily targeting the social work services with accommodation industry. The procurement falls under the services category and is conducted through an open procedure method. The tender, which is divided into three lots, offers opportunities to provide care in residential settings, both with and without nursing, for adults aged 65 and over. The process commenced on 2nd March 2026, with the tender period closing on 3rd March 2026 at 9:00 AM. Submissions are to be made electronically or in written format, with a contract period spanning 1,800 days. The procurement is taking place in the UKH3 region, offering significant engagement for potential suppliers within this industry. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in social care services. Essex County Council is seeking suppliers who can deliver quality services, with evaluation criteria composed of factors such as quality, climate and social value, and price. The framework is inclusive of multiple lots, allowing organisations to bid for one or several, which can cater to a range of business sizes and capabilities. Given the substantial contract value of £1.57 billion, businesses that excel in social care services with accommodation are encouraged to participate, potentially growing their market presence and establishing long-term partnerships with regional authorities like Essex County Council and Integrated Care Boards. Businesses equipped to deliver high-quality care, focused on sustainability, and competitive pricing should consider engaging in this procurement process for expansive growth opportunities. ## Notice This tender is a reopening of the Integrated Residential and Nursing framework agreement from 2025 (ref:2025/S 000-018377). It is formed of two call-off contracts, one using ECC terms and conditions and the other using NHS Terms and conditions. This framework is broken down into 3 lots, suppliers are able to bid for inclusion on one or multiple lots. Lot 1 -Care in a residential setting without nursing for Social Care funded Adults predominantly but not exclusively aged 65 and over commissioned by ECC using ECC terms and conditions, this will be operated using a Preferred Supplier ranked List Lot 2 - Care in a residential setting with nursing for Social Care funded Adults predominantly but not exclusively aged 65 and over, this will be operated using a Preferred Supplier ranked List Lot 3 - Care in a residential setting with nursing for NHS funded Adults predominantly but not exclusively aged 65 and over, commissioned by ICBs using NHS terms and conditions, this will be operated using a preferred supplier ranked list. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Lot 1 is for Care in a residential setting without nursing for Social Care funded Adults. These adults are predominantly but not exclusively aged 65 and over. It is commissioned by ECC using ECC terms and conditions, this will be operated using a Preferred Supplier ranked List Lot 2 Lot 2 is for care in a residential setting with nursing for Social Care funded Adults predominantly but not exclusively aged 65 and over. This will be operated using a Preferred Supplier ranked List. Lot 3 Lot 3 is for care in a residential setting with nursing for NHS funded Adults predominantly but not exclusively aged 65 and over, commissioned by ICBs using NHS terms and conditions. This will be operated using a preferred supplier ranked list. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018646-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,570,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | MID AND SOUTH ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE; SUFFOLK AND NORTH EAST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD; WEST ESSEX AND HERTS INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM1 1QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | TLH3 Essex | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 2 Mar 2026 at 16:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018646-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.essex.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login - https://www.essex.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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