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Minibus Fleet (Digigo)

Description: The Authority intends to purchase 28 Minibus Vehicles for its Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service 'Digigo'. 18 of these will be standard minibuses, and a further 10 will be low-floor accessible minibuses.

Summary: Essex County Council, based in Chelmsford, is actively engaged in the planning stages of a procurement process for its Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service, 'Digigo'. The authority intends to acquire 28 minibus vehicles, 18 standard and 10 low-floor accessible minibuses, starting from 1st September 2026, with completion expected by 1st December 2026. This procurement, led under a selective method within a framework agreement, pertains to the goods category, focusing on motor vehicles for transporting 10 or more persons. The total estimated contract value is £2,712,000 GBP. Concurrently, preliminary market engagement is underway for fleet management services of the newly planned vehicles, with responses sought by 27th February 2026.

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 currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for the "Real Time Passenger Information System." This contract involves providing RTPI Software and Equipment across Essex, with an aim to improve access to real-time passenger information and increase bus travel. The procurement, categorised under services, invites a single contractor to supply, maintain, install, and manage RTPI software and equipment from the contract’s commencement until 30 June 2034, with an extension possibility of five years. Located in the UKH3 region, this initiative comes with a gross contract value of £12,000,000 and follows an open procedure method under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. Key dates include the tender period ending on 7 August 2026, while enquiries close on 31 July 2026. The anticipated award date is 4 September 2026, and the contract is planned to begin on 18 September 2026.

C028PA - Deceased Storage Service

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 provider to deliver deceased storage services within the County. The scope of this requirement encompasses the provision of secure, compliant and dignified deceased body storage services across the entirety of Essex. This includes the availability of appropriate storage facilities, and all associated handling in line with applicable legislation, health and safety standards, and best practice guidelines. The service provider will be expected to ensure sufficient capacity to accommodate demand across all councils within the county, maintain strict temperature control and hygiene (read more...)

Summary: Essex County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a Deceased Storage Service, aimed at supporting the Coroner Service across the Essex Coroner Area, including Thurrock and Southend on Sea. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on funeral and related services. With an open procedure method, the tender is currently in the Tender stage and has been active since 26th June 2026. Key deadlines include the submission of clarifications by 10th July 2026, tender submission by 23rd July 2026, and the award decision scheduled for 13th August 2026. The service is expected to commence on 1st October 2026 and will cover storage across the UKH3 region, providing a consistent and respectful service that adheres to legislation and best practices.

Families First Neighbourhood Grants Programme 2026 to 2029

Description: Essex County Council intends to launch The Families First Neighbourhood Grants Programme (FFNGP) subject to completion of internal governance. Applications will be invited from voluntary and community sector organisations to deliver neighbourhood based targeted early intervention support for children, young people and families. The support will enable children and families to address challenges early, build resilience and achieve positive, sustainable outcomes. Organisations applying must clearly demonstrate how their project/programme will contribute to one or more of the following outcomes: * Safety, stability and consistent home routines. Children, young people and adults create predictable structure and provide physically and emotionally safe care. * Increased parental capacity. Parents and carers understand children's developmental needs, respond sensitively, and manage stress more effectively. * Children, young people and parents and carers develop (read more...)

Summary: Essex County Council plans to initiate The Families First Neighbourhood Grants Programme from 2026 to 2029, aimed at providing neighbourhood-based targeted early intervention support for children, young people, and families. The procurement process is in the planning update stage, with key dates including the anticipated start of the contract on 1st October 2026 and its conclusion on 31st March 2029. This project falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category and will be carried out in the UKH3 region of the United Kingdom. The council plans to publish additional notice information by 6th July 2026, further detailing the application requirements for interested organisations.

Families First Neighbourhood Grants Programme 2026 to 2029

Description: Essex County Council intends to launch The Families First Neighbourhood Grants Programme (FFNGP) subject to completion of internal governance. Applications will be invited from voluntary and community sector organisations to deliver neighbourhood based targeted early intervention support for children, young people and families. The support will enable children and families to address challenges early, build resilience and achieve positive, sustainable outcomes. Organisations applying must clearly demonstrate how their project/programme will contribute to one or more of the following outcomes: * Safety, stability and consistent home routines. Children, young people and adults create predictable structure and provide physically and emotionally safe care. * Increased parental capacity. Parents and carers understand children's developmental needs, respond sensitively, and manage stress more effectively. * Children, young people and parents and carers develop (read more...)

Summary: Essex County Council plans to initiate The Families First Neighbourhood Grants Programme from 2026 to 2029, aimed at providing neighbourhood-based targeted early intervention support for children, young people, and families. The procurement process is in the planning update stage, with key dates including the anticipated start of the contract on 1st October 2026 and its conclusion on 31st March 2029. This project falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category and will be carried out in the UKH3 region of the United Kingdom. The council plans to publish additional notice information by 6th July 2026, further detailing the application requirements for interested organisations.

Families First Neighbourhood Grants Programme 2026 to 2029

Description: Essex County Council intends to launch The Families First Neighbourhood Grants Programme (FFNGP) subject to completion of internal governance. Applications will be invited from voluntary and community sector organisations to deliver neighbourhood based targeted early intervention support for children, young people and families. The support will enable children and families to address challenges early, build resilience and achieve positive, sustainable outcomes. Organisations applying must clearly demonstrate how their project/programme will contribute to one or more of the following outcomes: * Safety, stability and consistent home routines. Children, young people and adults create predictable structure and provide physically and emotionally safe care. * Increased parental capacity. Parents and carers understand children's developmental needs, respond sensitively, and manage stress more effectively. * Children, young people and parents and carers develop (read more...)

Summary: Essex County Council plans to initiate The Families First Neighbourhood Grants Programme from 2026 to 2029, aimed at providing neighbourhood-based targeted early intervention support for children, young people, and families. The procurement process is in the planning update stage, with key dates including the anticipated start of the contract on 1st October 2026 and its conclusion on 31st March 2029. This project falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category and will be carried out in the UKH3 region of the United Kingdom. The council plans to publish additional notice information by 6th July 2026, further detailing the application requirements for interested organisations.

Community Endoscopy Service NHS Essex ICB (formally NHS Mid and South Essex ICB)

Description: NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (herein "the Authority")'s intention to award a contract to Essex Ultrasound Services Ltd to deliver Community Ultrasound Non-Obstetric Services to the patients within Mid and South Essex's geographical footprint. The contract will be for 12 months months from 01st April 2026 - 31st March 2027. The aggregate contract value is PS2,509,011 noting that these are zero value contracts - paid at local prices- based on planning values for 2025-26 and will be subject to any agreed growth and inflator/deflators applicable to 2026/27. 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 (read more...)

Summary: The NHS Essex Integrated Care Board has confirmed a contract award to Essex Ultrasound Services Ltd for providing Community Ultrasound Non-Obstetric Services within the Mid and South Essex region. This contract is awarded under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, with a direct award process 'C' being utilised. The contract will be effective from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with an aggregate value of £2,509,011, payable at local rates and subject to growth and inflation adjustments. This award follows the recent assessment based on key criteria including Quality & Innovation, Value, Integration, Access Health Inequalities, and Social Value, each with a 20% weighting, ensuring service continuity and performance standards are met satisfactorily. The procurement process, being a limited procedure without prior competition, focuses on the industry category of community health services in the UKH3 region.

Community Endoscopy Service NHS Essex ICB (formally NHS Mid and South Essex ICB)

Description: NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (herein "the Authority")'s intention to award a contract to Diagnostic Healthcare Ltd to deliver Community Ultrasound Non-Obstetric Services to the patients within Mid and South Essex's geographical footprint. The contract will be for 12 months months from 01st April 2026 - 31st March 2027. The aggregate contract value is PS258,798 noting that these are zero value contracts - paid at local prices- based on planning values for 2025-26 and will be subject to any agreed growth and inflator/deflators applicable to 2026/27. 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 & (read more...)

Summary: The NHS Essex Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract to Diagnostic Healthcare Ltd for the provision of Community Ultrasound Non-Obstetric Services within the Essex region. The contract, falling under the 'Community health services' industry category, spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027 with an aggregate value of £258,798. Governed by the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, the procurement method was a direct award without prior publication, also known as procedure C. All key criteria such as Quality & Innovation, Value, Integration and Social Value were evenly weighted to ensure performance standards. The intention to award was formally confirmed on 24th June 2026, solidifying Diagnostic Healthcare Ltd’s role as the service provider for the contract duration.

Community Endoscopy Service NHS Essex ICB (formally NHS Mid and South Essex ICB)

Description: NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (herein "the Authority")'s intention to award a contract to Beehive Solutions Ltd to deliver Community Ultrasound Non-Obstetric Services to the patients within Mid and South Essex's geographical footprint. The contract will be for 12 months months from 01st April 2026 - 31st March 2027. The aggregate contract value is PS1,027,778 noting that these are zero value contracts - paid at local prices- based on planning values for 2025-26 and will be subject to any agreed growth and inflator/deflators applicable to 2026/27. 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 & (read more...)

Summary: NHS Essex Integrated Care Board has formally awarded a contract to Beehive Solutions Ltd for the delivery of Community Ultrasound Non-Obstetric Services within the Mid and South Essex area. The contract is set to last for 12 months, from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with an aggregate value of £1,027,778. This procurement falls under community health services and aligns with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, not being subject to the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The process used was a direct award, with the decision made by the NHS Essex ICB Executive Board. Key assessment criteria included Quality & Innovation, Value, Service Sustainability, Access Health Inequalities, and Social Value, equally weighted at 20% each.

Community Endoscopy Service NHS Essex ICB (formally NHS Mid and South Essex ICB)

Description: NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (herein "the Authority")'s intention to award a contract to Chartwell Private Hospital to deliver Community Endoscopy Services to the patients within Mid and South Essex's geographical footprint. The contract will be for 12 months from 01st April 2026 - 31st March 2027. The aggregate contract value is PS1,277,026 noting that these are zero value contracts - paid at local prices- based on planning values for 2025-26 and will be subject to any agreed growth and inflator/deflators applicable to 2026/27. 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 (read more...)

Summary: NHS Essex Integrated Care Board has formally awarded a contract to Chartwell Private Hospital for delivering Community Endoscopy Services within the geographical scope of NHS Mid and South Essex. This service, classified under the 'Health services' category (CPV code: 85100000), will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a total contract value of £1,277,026. The procurement method used was a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime regulations. NHS Essex ICB Executive Board, based in Chelmsford, made the decision after evaluating key criteria, such as quality and innovation, value, and social value, equally weighted at 20% each.