Community Forensic Services

Description: This service will provide a specialist forensic mental health offer for adults who require clinical support in the community instead of an inpatient forensic admission. It will operate within the scope of the national secure and specialised mental health service specification which defines community forensic delivery.

The team will deliver multidisciplinary clinical assessment, treatment and risk management for people whose needs require specialist forensic input. It will support diversion from hospital, earlier transition from secure care and sustained stability in the community.

Key components of delivery are:
- Multidisciplinary clinical assessment and interventions
- Support to maintain community placement and avoid admission
- Liaison with secure inpatient services and local criminal justice partners.

This is an intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) route under the Provider Selection Regime.

Summary: Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process entitled "Community Forensic Services." The focus is on delivering health services within the United Kingdom, specifically in the East of England region. This procurement involves the development of a specialist forensic mental health service offering community-based clinical support instead of inpatient forensic admission. The value of this tender is estimated at £1,812,500. Interested providers have until 13th January 2026 to express their suitability for this contract by contacting Catherine Swaile via email. The procedure follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023 and is set to identify the most suitable provider for service delivery. A future notice is expected to be issued on 14th January 2026.

AI Innovation Partner

Description: Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) (The Authority) wishes to establish a strategic innovation partnership(s) to deliver rapid demonstrator projects proving the role of AI in assurance, safety, and regulatory intelligence. The purpose of the market engagement is to gauge interest and connect with providers in the marketplace. The responses provided will be for information only and will not be assessed. The Authority welcomes engagement from SME's and large enterprises. Please register to the Atamis platform and download the guidance document for further information.

Summary: Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "AI Innovation Partner," aiming to establish a strategic partnership for AI-integrated projects in assurance, safety, and regulatory intelligence. The initiative falls under the services industry category, with a significant focus on technical services and software programming. Located in Wickford, United Kingdom, the procurement invites expressions of interest through a market engagement exercise by 23rd January 2026. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st April 2026, with an option for renewal. The procurement process will be conducted through the Atamis portal, and prospective suppliers are encouraged to engage early by registering and submitting a questionnaire by the given deadline.

United Welsh Corporate Insurances Tender

Description: This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is inviting Tenders to bid for insurances coverage and associated services as required by United Welsh

Summary: The United Welsh Housing Association has initiated an active tender process titled "United Welsh Corporate Insurances Tender," aimed at securing insurance coverage and associated services. The procurement, managed by Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Limited, falls under the Financial and Insurance Services category, with a total estimated value of £8,360,000. This open competition procurement, governed by Welsh devolved regulations, is below the threshold. The tender process, conducted electronically via Sell2Wales, is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 20 January 2026. Services requested cover a comprehensive range of insurance needs, including Property Stock, Terrorism, Combined Liability, and more, to be provided across the United Kingdom.

A013PA - Rocheway (Extra Care Build)

Description: Essex County Council (ECC) wishes to select a Registered Provider to build, own and manage an extra care scheme within Essex on an ECC owned site in Rochford District Council area. The scheme has full planning approval for a 60-apartment extra care scheme The extra care scheme will provide accommodation for people with care and support needs including older people, people with learning disabilities, people with mental health needs and people with physical or sensory disabilities and people with dementia

Summary: Essex County Council is currently in the planning stage for a significant opportunity titled "A013PA - Rocheway (Extra Care Build)". The focus is on the construction, ownership, and management of a 60-apartment extra care scheme located within the Rochford District Council area in Essex, United Kingdom. This project aims to serve individuals needing care, including older adults and those with disabilities. The procurement method is an open procedure, inviting qualified participants to compete for a contract valued at £16.5 million. Key dates include the tender period ending on 9 March 2026, with the contract set to commence on 9 May 2026.

Utilities Management Service

Description: Essex County Council (ECC) is conducting a market engagement exercise to assess the capability and capacity of suppliers to deliver a comprehensive Utilities Management (UM) service. ECC currently contract with Mitie to provide Bureau Services for electricity, gas and water, alongside a Trading Desk and Risk Management Service for the flexible purchasing of electricity and gas. Mitie also serves as ECC's Total Facilities Management (TFM) provider, a contract which is currently out for tender. The future Utilities Management service will need to work closely with the appointed TFM provider, who will be responsible for implementing any energy efficiency recommendations made by the UM provider. ECCs current approx annual consumption volume is: Electricity: 27,000 MwH Gas: 506,000 therms ECC have 43 HH meters (39 COP5 and 4 COP3) and (read more...)

Summary: Essex County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Utilities Management Service. This market engagement initiative aims to evaluate the capacity and capability of suppliers to deliver comprehensive utility management services, including bureau services for electricity, gas, and water, as well as a trading desk for flexible energy purchasing. The Council is seeking participation in a market engagement questionnaire by 12 January 2026. The contract, classified under energy and related services, covers the entire United Kingdom and will begin on 1 October 2026, concluding on 30 September 2028. The authority operates under public authority sub-central government classification and is located at County Hall, Market Road, Chelmsford, UKH36.

Children with Disabilities Home based Care

Description: Home Based Care consists of a range of care packages, provided by carers, which are tailored to the specific needs of eligible families of SEND children and young people both in their homes and the community. The aim is to ensure that families of Children with Disabilities (CwD) and Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who require more intensive or specialist care can access high quality support, and make our internal systems for finding this support more efficient.

Summary: The public procurement process for a "Children with Disabilities Home Based Care" contract is in the planning stage, initiated by Essex County Council. This tender targets health and social work services, aiming to facilitate a diverse range of care packages for families of children with disabilities and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) within their homes and communities. Essex County Council, based in Chelmsford, is soliciting feedback through market engagement; responses are requested by 16 January 2026. The planned contract period will commence from 1 July 2026 through to 30 June 2029. Businesses must be prepared to operate under the light-touch regime meeting the above-threshold criteria.

Utilities Management Service

Description: Essex County Council (ECC) is conducting a market engagement exercise to assess the capability and capacity of suppliers to deliver a comprehensive Utilities Management (UM) service. ECC currently contract with Mitie to provide Bureau Services for electricity, gas and water, alongside a Trading Desk and Risk Management Service for the flexible purchasing of electricity and gas. Mitie also serves as ECC's Total Facilities Management (TFM) provider, a contract which is currently out for tender. The future Utilities Management service will need to work closely with the appointed TFM provider, who will be responsible for implementing any energy efficiency recommendations made by the UM provider. ECCs current approx annual consumption volume is: Electricity: 27,000 MwH Gas: 506,000 therms ECC have 43 HH meters (39 COP5 and 4 COP3) and (read more...)

Summary: Essex County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Utilities Management Service. This market engagement initiative aims to evaluate the capacity and capability of suppliers to deliver comprehensive utility management services, including bureau services for electricity, gas, and water, as well as a trading desk for flexible energy purchasing. The Council is seeking participation in a market engagement questionnaire by 12 January 2026. The contract, classified under energy and related services, covers the entire United Kingdom and will begin on 1 October 2026, concluding on 30 September 2028. The authority operates under public authority sub-central government classification and is located at County Hall, Market Road, Chelmsford, UKH36.

United Welsh Corporate Insurances Tender

Description: This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is inviting Tenders to bid for insurances coverage and associated services as required by United Welsh

Summary: The United Welsh Housing Association has initiated an active tender process titled "United Welsh Corporate Insurances Tender," aimed at securing insurance coverage and associated services. The procurement, managed by Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Limited, falls under the Financial and Insurance Services category, with a total estimated value of £8,360,000. This open competition procurement, governed by Welsh devolved regulations, is below the threshold. The tender process, conducted electronically via Sell2Wales, is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 20 January 2026. Services requested cover a comprehensive range of insurance needs, including Property Stock, Terrorism, Combined Liability, and more, to be provided across the United Kingdom.

Legal Library Materials & Associated Services

Description: Framework to support 24 Local Authorities to provide legal service provision and commentary titles For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Braintree:-Legal-services./WQQYE25BY2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/WQQYE25BY2

Summary: Braintree District Council, with support from Essex County Council, is overseeing an open procurement process for "Legal Library Materials & Associated Services", designed to aid 24 Local Authorities across various regions including Essex, Hertfordshire, and Suffolk. The procurement identifies a need for legal service provision alongside printed materials such as books, journals, and software-related services, targeting regions UKH and UKI in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period concluding on 12th January 2026 and the enquiry deadline set for 23rd December 2025. Interested parties are encouraged to engage through electronic submissions, mainly in English.

Legal Library Materials & Associated Services

Description: Framework to support 24 Local Authorities to provide legal service provision and commentary titles For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Braintree:-Legal-services./7W52UN5D66 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7W52UN5D66

Summary: Braintree District Council, with support from Essex County Council, is overseeing an open procurement process for "Legal Library Materials & Associated Services", designed to aid 24 Local Authorities across various regions including Essex, Hertfordshire, and Suffolk. The procurement identifies a need for legal service provision alongside printed materials such as books, journals, and software-related services, targeting regions UKH and UKI in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period concluding on 12th January 2026 and the enquiry deadline set for 23rd December 2025. Interested parties are encouraged to engage through electronic submissions, mainly in English.