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Specialist Financial Advice Service

Description: Essex County Council (ECC) are committed to investing in a quality financial Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) offer for our residents that enables the provision of accredited, regulated and specialist as well as maximising the role of communities to deliver preventative support. Our vision is to deliver high-quality Financial IAG support to Essex residents to improve their financial wellbeing, increase their resilience to withstand future financial shocks, and address the root causes of financial hardship. The primary scope for the Specialist Financial Advice is predicated on investing in a partner who can provide a strategic, lead provider relationship with ECC:- * To maximise the funding and resources aligned to the 'Resilience' and 'Community Connections' strands of the ECC Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) programme. Key to this is (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process currently in the planning stage is initiated by Essex County Council for the "Specialist Financial Advice Service". The procurement aims to provide quality financial Information, Advice and Guidance to improve financial wellbeing for residents in Essex, UK. This opportunity falls under the services industry category, specifically for guidance and counselling services. The procurement method is an open procedure aimed at attracting qualified bidders. The key relevant dates include a future notice date set for the 1st of November 2026, with the contract period expected to commence on the 1st of April 2027 and conclude on the 31st of March 2029. This tender is intended as part of a light-touch regime, indicative of its focus on community involvement and partnership.

Waste Service Mobile Plant

Description: Background: Essex is a large county with almost 1.5 million residents generating approximately 700,000 tonnes of local authority collected waste per annum. As the statutory Waste Disposal Authority for Essex, Essex County Council (the Authority) is responsible for providing a range of infrastructure and arrangements for the management of waste. The Authority operate 21 Recycling Centres for Household Waste (RCHW) and 5 Waste Transfer Stations (WTS), and work closely with the 12 borough, city and district councils who are the Waste Collection Authorities (WCA) within the county of Essex. Brief Overview of the Requirement: The Authority has a requirement for a variety of plant machine vehicles across a variety of sites throughout the county, ECC is publishing a survey which is intended to enable Essex further develop it's (read more...)

Summary: Essex County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the acquisition of mobile plant machines to manage waste effectively across its facilities. The procurement process, which includes a premarket engagement phase, aims to gather information from suppliers to develop the upcoming tender. The focus is on acquiring 20-tonne material handlers, loading shovels, and 16/17 tonne material handlers to be used across Recycling Centres for Household Waste and Waste Transfer Stations in Essex. This engagement process will conclude on the 14th of August 2026. The initiative is part of a broader effort to manage Essex's considerable waste, with future procurement steps planned to start the contract on the 1st of April 2027 and end on the 31st of March 2032. Providers interested in participating should note that this engagement is an information-gathering exercise under UK's sub-central government regulations for goods and services.

Essex Music Tours

Description: Orchestral touring has been an established part of Essex Music Service's programme for over 60 years, with previous destinations including Poland, Budapest, and Prague. These tours provide young musicians with the opportunity to perform in prestigious concert halls and participate in renowned music festivals, thereby raising artistic standards, building confidence, and fostering cultural exchange. In addition to performance opportunities, EMS places strong emphasis on the cultural and educational value of touring. Programmes have historically included visits of significant historical and educational importance, such as Auschwitz in 2015, supporting the development of global awareness and cultural understanding. The Essex Youth Orchestra is the flagship symphony orchestra within the whole GEMH partnership and comprises of 65-75 advanced players (Grade 7+), performing a broad orchestral repertoire, including works by composers such (read more...)

Summary: Essex County Council is seeking tenders for the orchestration of Essex Music Tours, a longstanding programme aimed at providing valuable performance and cultural exchange opportunities for young musicians. The procurement process is at the tender stage with an open procedure, inviting submissions until 4th September 2026. The contract encompasses services within the event and hotel accommodation industries, and aims to facilitate international tours by the Essex Youth Orchestra and partner ensembles. Key locations involved are within the UK, specifically the region coded as UKH3, with contract execution spanning from 5th October 2026 to 4th October 2029, with possibilities for renewal. The procurement's gross value is set at £1,260,000, underlining its significant scale and potential impact in the arts sector.

Real Time Passenger Information System

Description: The Authority requires a single Contractor to provide Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) Software and Equipment across Essex, through delivering the following requirements: 1. The Contractor must provide RTPI Software, used across existing and new RTPI Equipment and other locations 2. The Contractor must provide maintenance of RTPI Equipment as required to maintain functionality of the Authority's RTPI Estate 3. The Contractor must provide, install and manage any new or replacement RTPI Equipment purchased by the Authority. The initial term for this Contract is from the date of Contract Signature, through to the 30th of June 2034. This Contract has the option to be extended for a further five years, with the extension decision being at the sole discretion of the Authority. The purpose of this Contract is (read more...)

Summary: Essex County Council is conducting an open procurement process for the provision and maintenance of a Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) System across Essex. The contract, titled "PL0078 Real Time Passenger Information System," involves the supply of RTPI software and equipment, maintenance of existing RTPI equipment, and installation and management of new equipment. This active tender process is valued at approximately £12,000,000 with a contractual term extending from 18th September 2026 to 30th June 2034, and an option for a further five-year extension. The procurement falls under the services category, and the submission deadline for tenders is set for 14th August 2026 at 15:00 GMT.

Invitation to Tender for Works at King George V Playing Field, Station Road, Southminster

Description: Southminster Parish Council is seeking to engage with suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the purpose of replacing the existing council owned fresh water service pipe at King George V Playing Field Station Road Southminster. The land associated with the works principally tarmacked access roads and car parks, is under the control of the Council and no intrusion onto the public highway is required. The works subject to contract will include but not be restricted to the installation of a 550m long water service pipe connected to 7 existing buildings, the installation of 7 threshold water meters and 2 additional monitoring meters, system testing and the making good of all ground surfaces to match the existing. Interested parties who wish to tender for the works should register with (read more...)

Summary: Southminster Parish Council is inviting tenders for construction work at King George V Playing Field, Southminster, under a procurement process categorised as "works" in the construction industry. The tender involves replacing the council's existing fresh water service pipe, including installation of water and monitoring meters, and is valued at £50,000. The contracting authority is actively seeking qualified contractors to execute these works, with the procurement method being a competitive procedure with negotiation. The process is currently in the planning and tender stages, with a crucial deadline for registration set at 9 am on Monday, 3rd August 2026. The work, located in the Southminster area, requires contractors experienced in similar infrastructure projects, particularly those involving water utility services.

Essex Carers Core Offer of Support

Description: Essex County Council (the Council) is procuring a new support service for informal carers in Essex. The Council defines a carer as, "A carer is someone who provides support to family or friends who could not manage without this help. This could be caring for a relative, partner or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental ill-health or substance misuse problems. All the care they give is unpaid. A carer can be a young carer (under the age of 18) or an adult carer (over the age of 18)." This engagement is a follow up to the preliminary market engagement the Council conducted in late 2025, and we would like to share an update on our plans for the new service.

Summary: Essex County Council is initiating a procurement process for a new service titled "Essex Carers Core Offer of Support," aimed at informal carers in the county. As a public authority within sub-central government, the Council seeks to provide health and social work services, categorized under CPV code 85000000, with a total estimated contract value of £6,000,000. This procurement is in its planning stage, with a scheduled provider information event on 10th August 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2027, running until 31st March 2030, with a potential maximum extension until 31st March 2032. The project will be carried out across the UKH3 region, with the Council particularly focusing on services that fit within a "light touch" procurement regime.

NHS Admission Prevention and Early Discharge DAP C

Description: This Corrigendum Notice is published to amend the contract title used within the Contract Award Notice (CAN) that was published on the 23/07/2026 at 11:41 within the following areas: II.1.1) Title should read Admission Prevention and Early Discharge DAP C and not Specialist Fertility Services.

Summary: The NHS Essex Integrated Care Board is undertaking a contract award process for services under the Admission Prevention and Early Discharge programme. This initiative, falling under the health services industry category and classified with CPV code 85100000, seeks to deliver critical care across the Essex region, specifically targeting improved patient outcomes through timely admissions management and discharge processes. The procurement, following a Direct Award Process C, is underpinned by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and entails an initial period running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a possibility of an extension for an additional year. Representations by providers are to be submitted by midnight on 3rd August 2026, as the process currently stands in the intention to award stage. The total contract value stands at £723,062 including VAT.

Independent Travel Training App

Description: Essex County Council's Travel Training team are seeking a new front-ended Travel Training app, for our Travel Trainers, Students and Parents/Carers, with an accompanying back-ended management platform. This is to replace the current desktop system that the team currently operates and to reduce the administrative pressure of it via a simple app. This new and modern system, which incorporates the functional requirements (outlined below) of ECC's travel training systems will help improve users (outlined below) experience and improve ECC's efficiency across ECCs teams, from reduced administrative pressure from a simplified app. Users: 1. Travel Trainers - the Travel Trainer / Staff portal will be the detailed area and will be the one stop shop for all the resources and tools our Travel Trainers require. 2. Students - the (read more...)

Summary: Essex County Council is initiating a planning process for the development of an Independent Travel Training App, aimed at enhancing its travel training services. The app will be critical for travel trainers, students, particularly those with special educational needs (SEN), and their parents or carers. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the market engagement milestone scheduled for completion by 6th August 2026. The app will replace an existing system, with the objectives of reducing administrative overheads and expanding operational efficiencies. The delivery of services will be coordinated from Chelmsford, UK, falling under the IT services industry category. The contract period is scheduled from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2030. Interested parties are invited to engage in this planning process, providing insights on various aspects including app delivery strategies and commercial models.

NHS Children and Young People (CYP) ADHD/ASD Services

Description: This Corrigendum Notice is published to amend the contract start date stated within the Contract Award Notice (CAN) that was published on the 04/06/2026 within the following areas: II.2.4) Description of the procurement and the revised contract start date should now be 24th July 2026 to 23rd July 2027

Summary: NHS Essex Integrated Care Board is managing a procurement process for "NHS Children and Young People (CYP) ADHD/ASD Services," classified under the health services category. This amendment notice addresses a change in the contract start date, now set from 24th July 2026 to 23rd July 2027, for services delivered under patient choice provisions. Located in Essex, United Kingdom, the procurement stage is currently at the tender update phase, reflecting changes made after an award was initially communicated. The procurement method involves a direct award process under the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with the award not guaranteeing any specific activity level, thus listed with a contract value of £0.00.

NHS Talking Therapies and Psychological Therapies for Severe Mental Health Problems

Description: This Corrigendum Notice is published to amend the contract value used within the Contract Award Notice (CAN) that was published on the 08/06/2026 at 13:43 within the following areas: II.2) DescriptionII.2.4 II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT) Section V: Award of contract V.2.4 and the revised contract value should now be PS6190596.00.

Summary: The NHS Essex Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the provision of NHS Talking Therapies and Psychological Therapies addressing severe mental health problems. The contract focuses on delivering interventions through face-to-face, online, and telephone consultations, targeting conditions such as anxiety and depression. This procurement is categorised under health and social work services and falls within the services industry. The process currently sits at the award stage, with the contract running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The total contract value is outlined at £6,190,596. The decision for this urgent award was implemented under Regulation 14 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, driven by delays in the ongoing procurement process and an immediate need to maintain service continuity in Mid Essex Health Economy.