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Life After Stroke Services NHS Essex ICB (formally NHS Mid and South Essex ICB)

Description: NHS Essex Integrated Care Board (formally NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board) (herein "the Authority")'s Contract Award Notice to award a contract to The Stroke Association to deliver Life After Stroke services to the patients within Mid and South Essex's geographical footprint. The contract will be for 24 months months from 16th April 2026 - 31st March 2028. The aggregate contract value is PS401,034 (based on 2 years at annual value of PS200,517) The provider is an existing provider, who is currently satisfying the requirements of the existing contract. The provider has been assessed against the criteria specified for this DAP C process: Quality & Innovation 20%. Value 20%. Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability 20%, Access Health Inequalities and Choice 20%; Social Value 20%. Key criteria (read more...)

Summary: The NHS Essex Integrated Care Board has initiated a procurement process to award a contract delivering "Life After Stroke" services within the Mid and South Essex region. The contract spans a period of 24 months, from 16th April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with a total contract value of £401,034. This service falls under the community health services category. The procurement has reached the award stage, following a direct award process (DAP C) under the Provider Selection Regime regulations of 2023. Key assessment criteria included quality, innovation, value, integration, collaboration, service sustainability, access, health inequalities, choice, and social value, each carrying an equal weight of 20%. Representations regarding the award were to be made by 15th April 2026, reinforcing the structured approach of the procurement process.

Level 1 Dental Sedation Service in Mid and South Essex

Description: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award Corrigendum notice published by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board (the Authority) to update the previously published Contract Award Notice (Intention to Award Notice) in respect of contracts awarded for the provision of Level 1 Dental Sedation Services. This Corrigendum amends the original notice to confirm that contracts have been awarded to two organisations (AF CLOUGH LTD and The Essex Dental Clinic), rather than three organisations as previously stated. The contracts are awarded 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. The contracts have been formally awarded using most suitable provider process, as reflected via this Corrigendum (read more...)

Summary: The NHS Essex Integrated Care Board has successfully awarded two contracts for the provision of Level 1 Dental Sedation Services in Mid and South Essex. The procurement process followed is guided by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Initially, an intention to award notice was published on 8th April 2026, followed by updates confirming contract awards to AF Clough Ltd and The Essex Dental Clinic. These services fall under the health services category, aiming to enhance dental sedation capacity from Chelmsford northwards. Key dates include a mobilisation deadline of 1st July 2026, with contracts extending to 31st March 2027, plus an optional 12-month extension. The total budget for the service is approximately £210,000, shared between the two contracts covering an area along the A12/A120 corridor in Mid and South Essex.

External Audit 2027 onwards

Description: Our intention is to appoint an experienced external audit provider to deliver statutory audit services to Delta Housing Ltd and its subsidiaries. The contracted services will support Delta in meeting its regulatory, statutory, and financial reporting obligations, while ensuring high-quality assurance over the Group's financial position, controls and governance. The Auditor must be authorised to audit Public Interest Entities (PIEs) in the UK and registered with the FRC for this purpose. The Auditor shall provide; * An independent and statutory external audit service for the Group and all registered and non-registered subsidiaries, in accordance with UK auditing standards. * Clear, timely and accurate audit opinions for all required entities. * Constructive, risk-based insight to support robust financial governance, internal controls and Value for Money (vfm). * Review of (read more...)

Summary: Delta Housing Limited is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process aimed at securing an external audit provider for the period starting 2027. The project, titled "External Audit 2027 onwards," falls under the Accounting and Auditing Services category, specifically identified by the CPV code 79210000. Located in Chelmsford, UK, Delta Housing is a public authority under sub-central government classification. The tender process is being conducted through an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competitiveness. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 5th June 2026, submission deadline on 11th June 2026, and contract award finalised by 3rd July 2026. The estimated contract value is £864,000 for an initial term of four years, with the possibility for renewal based on performance.

A007PA-Additional Reablement Capacity 2027

Description: Essex County Council ("the Council") is inviting prospective providers to participate in a market engagement exercise to inform the Council's commissioning considerations regarding the provision of Additional Reablement Capacity in 2027. Please find below a summary of the key national guidance which informs the provision of this service alongside an overview of the Council's commissioning intentions. The Department of Health and Social Care and Support Statutory Guidance states that "The core purpose of adult care and support is to help people to achieve the outcomes that matter to them in their life". The Council also aims to establish a strategic approach to health, wellbeing and independence for all ages, and it is the Council's ambition to help people with care needs to live independently and safely in their (read more...)

Summary: Essex County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "A007PA-Additional Reablement Capacity 2027", which targets the health and social care services sector. The project is set in Chelmsford, UK, and involves the public authority at a sub-central government level. The procurement method outlined is a competitive flexible procedure. Key dates include the submission deadline for the soft market test set for 17th June 2026 and a related market engagement event scheduled for 29th June 2026. The contract period is planned to commence on 11th September 2027 and extend through to 10th September 2030, with a potential extension to 2032, subject to governance approval.

Deceased Collection and Transport Services for Mid and South Essex

Description: Essex County Council (ECC) is responsible for delivering the Coroner Service for the Essex Coroner Area, which includes the administrative areas of Essex County Council and the unitary authorities of Thurrock Council and Southend-on-Sea City Council. As part of this statutory function, ECC contracts specialist providers to deliver deceased collection and transport services within the county which is split into 5 geographical service areas. This tender is for the provision for deceased collection and transport services for mid and south Essex service areas covering Brentwood, Chelmsford, Maldon, Basildon, Thurrock, Castle Point, Rochford, Southend, and South of Braintree.

Summary: Essex County Council is soliciting bids for the "Deceased Collection and Transport Services for Mid and South Essex" through an open procurement process. The tender is active and covers services in locations such as Brentwood, Chelmsford, Maldon, Basildon, Thurrock, Castle Point, Rochford, Southend, and the South of Braintree. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically funeral and related services, with a total value of £1,320,000 gross. The procurement process is governed under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54 with an open procedure. Key deadlines include the tender end date on 30th June 2026, and the award period ending on 16th July 2026. Suppliers interested in this procurement opportunity should register on the OPEN eSourcing portal and the Central Digital Platform before the submission deadline.

3G Pitch Resurfacing and Anti-Climb Security Installation with Maintenance

Description: The requirement is for full resurfacing of the existing 3G artificial sports pitch, including removal and disposal of the old carpet, inspection, and preparation of the shockpad, supply and installation of a new 60mm FIFA-compliant artificial turf system. Reinstatement of the line markings and completion of drainage checks. Installation of anti-climb barriers or equivalent to enhance site security and reduce unauthorised access. Provision of ongoing pitch maintenance services, comprising quarterly maintenance visits throughout each year of five years following completion of the resurfacing works. Budget: Resurfacing works - PS120,000 Maintenance for five years - PS20,000

Summary: Braintree District Council has issued a tender titled "3G Pitch Resurfacing and Anti-Climb Security Installation with Maintenance," which falls under the industry categories of siteworks, sporting services, and construction-related services. The procurement process is at the tender stage and is conducted through an open competition. The primary location for this project is within the UKH3 region of the United Kingdom. Key dates to note include an enquiry deadline on 22nd June 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 30th June 2026. The contract period is set to begin on 21st September 2026 and end on 31st October 2031. The budget for the project includes £120,000 for resurfacing works and £20,000 for five-year maintenance.

Autism Navigation Service

Description: Essex County Council (ECC) are re-commissioning the Autism Navigation Service (ANS) for Autistic adults across Essex, Thurrock, and Southend. The ANS is a unique service that supports adults (18+) seeking a diagnosis, or who already have a diagnosis, of autism. The service provides support rooted in advocacy on a 1:1 basis pre, mid and post-diagnostic assessment. The aim is to help a person to navigate the pathway, and access additional support to overcome issues, preventing needs from escalating. For the avoidance of doubt, this contract is being awarded under CPV Code: 85323000-9, which states "Community health services, but only in respect of community health services which are delivered to individuals". The contract is for a period of three (3) years with the option to extend for a further (read more...)

Summary: Essex County Council has awarded the Autism Navigation Service (ANS) contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), effective from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029. This service, catering to autistic adults in Essex, Thurrock, and Southend, comes with support valued at £750,000 for an initial three-year period, with a potential two-year extension increasing the total value to £1,250,000. The contract, classified under "Community health services" (CPV code 85323000), employs a direct award process within the Health Care Services framework. The procurement method is limited, focusing on services without prior competition, and the procurement stage involved a tender update most recently on 29th May 2026. The buying organisation, Essex County Council, based in Chelmsford, is responsible for facilitating this essential community service.

ACL Management Information System

Description: Essex Adult Community Learning (ACL) are seeking a comprehensive Management Information System tool to support the Council's ongoing ACL Transformation and Refresh programme. Essex ACL is undertaking this Preliminary market engagement notice (PME) to engage with potential suppliers to understand market capability and available solutions to help develop to Essex ACL's identified requirements and inform the procurement strategy. ACL is looking to understand more about the MIS tools that can provide the following outcomes: * Enhance learner tracking and performance * Adhere to DfE mandatory compliance checks and be auditable * Real time updates to allow rapid inclusion of new learners * Integrated reporting function built in to solution * Options for current and future integration with other ACL tools i.e. Scheduling * Up to date and user (read more...)

Summary: Essex County Council is in the planning stage for the procurement of a Management Information System (MIS) for its Adult Community Learning (ACL) programme. This initiative is part of the ACL Transformation and Refresh programme intended to enhance learner tracking and ensure compliance with Department for Education standards. The procurement process is currently at the market engagement stage, with a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) notice released to gather insights from potential suppliers. The engagement aims to evaluate the market capability and refine the procurement strategy, with responses due by 22nd June 2026. The contract is expected to begin on 30th March 2027, allowing for a transitional overlap with the existing contract, which ends on 30th September 2027. The project is located in Chelmsford, UK, and falls under the services category, specifically information technology services.

Chelmsford College Adult Skills Fund Subcontracting

Description: Chelmsford College is seeking to subcontract PS150,000 of its non-devolved Adult Skills Fund (ASF) allocation to expand and enhance its adult education provision across Essex. This initiative aims to collaborate with experienced training providers capable of delivering high-quality, DfE compliant adult learning programmes that align with local skills needs and community priorities

Summary: Chelmsford College is actively seeking to subcontract £150,000 of its non-devolved Adult Skills Fund allocation to extend its adult education services throughout Essex. The procurement process, categorized under education and training services, is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline on 20th June 2026. This initiative is primarily aimed at collaborating with proficient training providers that can deliver high-quality, government-compliant adult learning programmes that respond to local skill requirements and community needs. The procurement method employed is a selective innovation partnership, encouraging a methodical yet flexible approach to tendering, with opportunities spread across various regions in the United Kingdom.

Commercial Gas Boiler Replacement CB1

Description: Replace the commercial boilers (38 years old) with new boilers. Connect back onto the existing pipework system. Check the flow rates prior to commencing the works, noting that all the test points are currently blocked. Electrical wiring of boilers and associated equipment to be delivered within the scope. The control systems are more recent so retain the existing control systems and pipework with only the minimum modifications to integrate the new boilers into the existing system. If modifications to the ventilation, flue and pressurisation units are required, these are to be delivered within the scope. The boilers are located in a dedicated plant room on the ground floor of a single storey pent roof brick building. Provision of scaffolding and any associated safety equipment for working at height (read more...)

Summary: The East Anglia Reserve Forces and Cadets Association is inviting tenders for a project titled "Commercial Gas Boiler Replacement CB1" to replace old commercial boilers in a Chelmsford facility. This procurement, classified under the 'works' category, focuses on central-heating boilers and related installation work. The procurement process is in the tender stage, following an open competition method, and falls under a defence and security special regime. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 19th June 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 12th June 2026. The project has an estimated value of £140,000, and the contract is planned to start on 21st June 2026, concluding by 31st October 2026.