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Colchester Park and Ride

Description: The purpose of this tender is to ensure that the residents of Essex continue to have a Park and Ride service into Colchester city centre. This will ensure ECC continues to align with sustainable transport strategy, as well as with agreed various visions, objectives and policies reflected within the current Local Transport Plan. This tender is for the award of the Colchester Park and Ride Service: - The Colchester Park and Ride Service: accessible from the A12, junction 28 and has a short 15- 20 minute journey time into the city centre. The new bus Services contract will be awarded as Gross or Nett Cost Contract, and the Service Commencement Date will be the 26th of September 2026. The initial services period will be for four (4) years.

Summary: Essex County Council is seeking to procure a new service contract for the Colchester Park and Ride, as part of their sustainable transport strategy. This tender, titled "Colchester Park and Ride", falls within the industry category of public road transport services and is geared towards maintaining and operating the Park and Ride service for residents travelling into Colchester city centre. The procurement follows an open procedure and the deadline for tender submission is set for 2nd June 2026. The new service contract will commence on 26th September 2026 and will initially run for four years, with potential extensions available. This initiative is active and ready for tender as it progresses through the procurement stage.

Persistent Organic Pollutants Waste Treatment Contract

Description: Essex County Council (ECC) will be seeking to procure Services for the treatment of Persistent Organic Pollutants Waste or POPs Waste. The successful contractor will be required to make arrangements for the safe disposal of upholstered domestic seating waste that may contain Persistent Organic Pollutants collected from across the Authority's network of recycling centres and other collection points including Waste Collection Authority depots as required. The contractor will be required to provide safe disposal services for POPs delivered by the Authority or its agents. The contract is expected to be for a one (1) year period, and may be extended by agreement in any number of periods not exceeding a total of a further ten (10) years. (Contract term subject to change and governance approval). The annual tonnage (read more...)

Summary: Essex County Council is seeking to engage in an open procurement process for the treatment of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Waste, requiring services for the safe disposal of contaminated domestic seating waste. The planned contract will cover waste collected across Essex at recycling centres and various depots. This tender, titled "Persistent Organic Pollutants Waste Treatment Contract", falls under the services category focused on refuse and waste-related services. Prospective contractors must submit location data and documentation by midday on 8th May 2026, with the tendering period closing on 19th May 2026. The proposed contract commences on 10th June 2026 and initially spans one year, offering the potential for extensions up to ten additional years, subject to governance approvals. Delivery locations span multiple UK regions, including UKC, UKD, and others, emphasising wide geographical coverage.

F002PA - Education Healthcare Plan Writing

Description: Essex County Council ("the Council") is seeking to commission an external provider to prepare Education Healthcare Plans (EHCP) to enable the Council to fulfil its statutory duties under the Children and Families Act 2014 and the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Code of Practice. Please be advised that whilst the Council is working towards a model where EHCPs are written internally, this procurement is also designed to facilitate the Council's ability to meet the demand for EHCPs during peak times in the academic year where the number of plans (new and amendments) exceed the internal capacity. Therefore, there is no guarantee of numbers under this contract and the resource needs to be flexible to meet demand. However, please note that further details regarding the current and projected demand (read more...)

Summary: Essex County Council is currently in the tender stage for the procurement titled "F002PA - Education Healthcare Plan Writing", aimed at the development of Education Healthcare Plans (EHCPs) within the special education services category. Located in Chelmsford, Essex, UK, this opportunity is essential to fulfilling the Council's statutory duties under the Children and Families Act 2014. The procurement process will be conducted electronically through an open procedure, inviting suitable providers to submit their tenders until 28 May 2026. The anticipated award will be finalised by 29 June 2026, with contract execution starting from 3 August 2026 and lasting for three years, potentially encompassing annual break clauses. The Council's budget for this service, inclusive of VAT, is £900,000.

CO0113 Staff Rewards & Benefits

Description: ECC currently operates a range of employee benefits including discounted shopping, salary sacrifice opportunities, buying of annual leave etc. We are seeking a provider or providers to potentially extend and harmonise our various benefits into an accessible web portal for employees to access wherever and whenever they need to. Active encouragement will also be given during the course of the contract to partner organisations (such as the Vine HR Partnership of neighbouring local authorities) to participate in the scheme at their own cost. The contract and pricing will need to be flexible to accommodate this intent. ECC has already developed such a portal in- house and providers can view this at My ECC Total Reward Hub | Welcome (rewardgateway.co.uk) to determine the minimum standard required. While the main (read more...)

Summary: Essex County Council is seeking providers for their "CO0113 Staff Rewards & Benefits" programme, classified under "Other community, social and personal services," in the UKH region. The procurement aims to extend and harmonise employee benefits into an accessible web portal. As of 28th April 2026, the process is in the tender update stage, with contract amendments extending the end date to 30th June 2028. Initially active since October 2022, the procurement followed an open procedure method, engaging businesses through electronic submissions and focusing heavily on quality and social value criteria alongside pricing considerations.

Social Care Leadership Programme

Description: Essex County Council (The Authority) are seeking to procure a supplier for the delivery of a face-to-face programme for Social Care leaders from all provision types including - Residential Care Homes for Older People and/or Learning Disability services, Nursing Homes, Domiciliary Care Agencies, Extra Care Schemes and Supported Living. In scope of the requirement is: * Development of the programmes * All materials and tools required in the delivery the programme * Evaluation and outcomes of the effectiveness of the programme including participant feedback * Travel costs for trainer(s) * Venue Costs * Refreshments and lunches for all face-to-face sessions * the administration of booking the venue(s) * Introductory contact with the attendees prior to the commencement of each cohort with expectations and joining instructions. * Overheads

Summary: Essex County Council is inviting tenders for its Social Care Leadership Programme, aiming to strengthen leadership skills in residential care homes, nursing homes, domiciliary care agencies, extra care schemes, and supported living services. This tender is classified under training services and has an open procurement method with competition below the threshold, following legislation set by UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 13 May 2026 and a tender period closing on 26 May 2026. The programme is to be delivered in the UKH3 region, featuring face-to-face sessions and encompassing elements like programme development, materials, travel, venue, and administration costs, all with a contract period starting on 10 September 2026 through to 9 September 2029.

One-Stop Shop for Domestic Retrofit in Essex

Description: Essex County Council (ECC) is exploring the development of a One-Stop Shop (OSS) for domestic retrofit to make it easier for residents, homeowners, and landlords to improve the energy performance of their homes. This will support the ambitions of the UK Governments Warm Homes Plan, which sets out we will help people find ways to save money on energy bills and transform our ageing building stock into comfortable, low-carbon homes that are fit for the future. ECC aims to develop a OSS that provides a comprehensive, end to end customer journey, including project management, that strengthens and grows the local retrofit economy by supporting trusted local installers, assessors, SMEs, and trades. Additionally, the OSS will provide access to funding and financial support, all with tailored advice to residents (read more...)

Summary: Essex County Council is in the planning stage for a procurement titled "One-Stop Shop for Domestic Retrofit in Essex," aimed at enhancing energy efficiency for homes within Chelmsford, UK. The procurement falls under the services category and targets the energy-efficiency consultancy sector, with plans to integrate with existing schemes such as the Warm Homes Plan. Relevant business users should note the milestone scheduled for engagement due by 8th May 2026, while a future notice date is set for 1st September 2026. The procurement seeks to engage local SMEs and VCSEs for a contract period starting in 2027 and ending in 2029. Interested parties are encouraged to fill out the engagement form linked in the procurement documentation.

Essex Highways and Transportation Contracts

Description: As the local highways authority for Essex, Essex County Council (ECC) is responsible for managing and maintaining one of the largest and most diverse local highway networks in the country. In doing so, ECC fulfils its statutory duties under the Highways Act 1980 to ensure the network is safe, resilient and fit for purpose for residents, businesses and road users, and that traffic moves freely across the network under all conditions. This includes significant programmes of routine and reactive highways activity, such as asset maintenance and renewal, drainage management, winter services and the design and delivery of new transport infrastructure. ECC has previously undertaken market engagement in respect of its future Highways and Transportation Services. The procurement was paused to allow greater clarity to emerge around Local Government (read more...)

Summary: Essex County Council is in the planning stage of re-procuring its Highways and Transportation Services within Essex's administrative area. The tender, titled "Essex Highways and Transportation Contracts," targets the construction and maintenance of highways, roads, and associated services. The council is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise to gather feedback from interested suppliers about modernising their approach to delivering these services in light of anticipated Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). Suppliers are encouraged to complete the pre-market engagement questionnaire by 28th April 2026 and participate in virtual and in-person events planned for May 2026. The contracts, expected to begin on 1st April 2028, carry a potential value of up to £3 billion over a 14-year term.

Repairs & Resurfacing

Description: The Contracting Authority is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced contractor to deliver resurfacing and associated works across land and assets within its ownership, including open spaces, car parks & housing land. The requirement covers both planned programmes of works and reactive repairs, supporting the Authority's ongoing responsibilities for the maintenance, safety and accessibility of its estate. The scope of the contract will include, but is not limited to, resurfacing of footpaths, roads and car parks, the creation of new paths and extensions to existing parking areas, road and car park markings, and the maintenance and inspection of associated drainage infrastructure, including gully maintenance and CCTV surveys. The contract is intended to provide the Authority with a reliable and responsive delivery model, improving value for money and service (read more...)

Summary: The tender titled "Repairs & Resurfacing" has been initiated by Castle Point Borough Council located in Benfleet. The aim is to appoint an experienced contractor to conduct resurfacing and associated works on various areas owned by the council, such as open spaces, car parks, and housing land. The project involves both planned work programmes and reactive repairs. It falls under the "Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork" industry category. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 20th May 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 11th May 2026. Essex County Council is serving as the procuring entity and point of contact for the process. This open competition is expected to start on 22nd June 2026 and will initially run for three years, with potential extensions of up to a total of five years.

Level 1 Dental Sedation Service in Mid and South Essex

Description: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice published by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board (the Authority) communicating that a contract has been awarded to three organisations (Mr M GOLI, AF CLOUGH LTD, and The Essex Dental Clinic) for provision of Level 1 Dental Sedation Services, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C, as reflected via this Corrigendum to the original Contract Award Notice (Intention to Award Notice) published on 08/04/2026 (2026/S 000-032132).

Summary: NHS Essex Integrated Care Board has awarded contracts for Level 1 Dental Sedation Services in Mid and South Essex, valued at £210,000 across a potential maximum duration of 21 months. This procurement within the health services category utilises the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), and the contract will be executed following a direct award process. Formal award announcements were made on 21st April 2026, detailing the distribution of services along the A12/A120 corridor from Chelmsford northwards. Contracted providers include AF CLOUGH LTD, Mr M GOLI, and The Essex Dental Clinic, with service provision commencing by 1st July 2026, initially lasting until 31st March 2027 with an optional 12-month extension based on Authority’s requirements.

Primary Enhanced Service (PES)

Description: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice published by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board (the Authority) communicating that a contract has been awarded to GP Primary Choice Ltd for provision of Primary Enhanced Services, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C, as reflected via this Corrigendum to the original Contract Award Notice (Intention to Award Notice) published on 01/04/2026 (2026/S 000-030564).

Summary: NHS Essex Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for Primary Enhanced Services to GP Primary Choice Ltd. This contract, valued at approximately £6,017,452 excluding VAT, will commence on 1 October 2026 and run until 30 September 2027, with an optional 12-month extension. The contracting process is part of the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, specifically a direct award process C, which does not fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement method was limited to a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract focuses on delivering health services in North East Essex, classified under CPV code 85100000, aiming to enhance primary medical services offered by GP providers. Key decision-making was facilitated by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board, alongside collaboration from relevant Essex health bodies, ensuring compliance and no conflict of interest among decision-makers.