---
title: "Placement of care for a single adult"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069f6c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-21"
---

# Placement of care for a single adult

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069f6c

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## Summary

Essex County Council, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for the "Placement of care for a single adult" service, classified under health and social work services. The procurement was executed via a direct award method due to its light touch under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was awarded to MTS Healthcare Limited, commencing on 16th April 2026 and extending until 15th April 2029, with the total contract value set at £447,000. The procurement falls within the services category and is located in region UKH3, United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses operating within the healthcare and social services sectors, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like MTS Healthcare Limited. The direct award, facilitated without the need for competition, offers a streamlined procurement process ideal for firms adept at providing tailored and specialised care solutions. Businesses with a focus on innovative, client-focused healthcare services could find such frameworks beneficial for growth and expansion within the public sector.

## Notice

Direct award as a result of being light touch and adult choice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047187-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £447,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MTS HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 13:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047187-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047187-2026
  21st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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