Scope
Reference
OPR006
Description
Dementia Support Services, contract will deliver specialist information, advice, guidance and support with, and in, local communities across the Essex County Council administrative area, working with health and social care service providers in a way that supports person-centred care, sustainability and better outcomes for people living with dementia, their carers and families, thus ensuring that people living with and affected by dementia receive the right support at the right time in the right place.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £17,000,000 excluding VAT
- £20,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312310 - Guidance services
Contract locations
- UKH3 - Essex
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
This will be a single supplier Framework
The Framework and LOT 1 will be awarded following the tender process, LOT 2 will be a call-off as and when required.
Lot 1. Dementia Services - Delivering the core countywide service for Essex County Council
Description
Contract will deliver specialist information, advice, guidance and support with, and in, local communities, working with health and social care service providers in a way that supports person-centred care, sustainability and better outcomes for people living with dementia, their carers and families, thus ensuring that people living with and affected by dementia receive the right support at the right time in the right place.
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,700,000 excluding VAT
- £3,240,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. ECC or NHS for needs-led interventions, projects or schemes
Description
LOT 2 will be for any additional and optional ECC or NHS for needs-led interventions, projects or schemes
Lot value (estimated)
- £14,300,000 excluding VAT
- £17,160,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
1
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
This will be a single Supplier Framework
LOT 1 will be awarded as a Call-off Contract upon completion of the tender process
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Essex Health Service Partners may utilise the Framework and Call-Off under LOT 2
Contracting authority location restrictions
- UKH3 - Essex
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Dementia Services - Delivering the core countywide service for Essex County Council
Lot 2. ECC or NHS for needs-led interventions, projects or schemes
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 May 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
21 May 2025, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
The tender name on the ProContract system is OPR006 Dementia Services
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
29 July 2025
Award criteria
Lot 1. Dementia Services - Delivering the core countywide service for Essex County Council
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Lot 2. ECC or NHS for needs-led interventions, projects or schemes
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Quality | Quality |
| Price | Price |
Weighting description
This is a Single Supplier Framework, therefore if LOT 2 is utilised it will be based on the Supplier being able to deliver requirements and a price being agreed.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
A preliminary market engagement notice was not published because it was undertaken before the Procurement Act 2023.
It was published under PIN reference: 2024/S 000-027276
Contracting authority
Essex County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWVM-4844-NRQH
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom
Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government