Scope
Reference
1091
Description
Procurement of Home-to-Assess home care services to support hospital discharge, hospital admission avoidance and the transition of care recipients to ongoing care services or 'self caring' solutions.
Total value (estimated)
- £11,500,000 excluding VAT
- £13,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years, 4 months
Description of possible extension:
Option for 3 x 12 month extension periods, with each based on separate internal governance
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKH3 - Essex
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for: 4
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 2
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Tenderers may submit proposals for as many Lots as they wish. However, they may only be awarded a total of two contracts. If a bidder receives the highest overall score in more than two Lots, the Council will reserve the right to award a maximum of two contracts based on the outcome of a specific technical evaluation question (1C) relating to the distance of the bidders registered office to be used for the delivery of the service from the service delivery location.
Lot 1. Home -to-Assess Services (Mid Essex)
Description
Home -to-Assess Services in Mid Essex, including the Districts of Chelmsford, Maldon and Braintree.
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,828,000 excluding VAT
- £3,394,000 including VAT
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. Home -to-Assess Services (North Essex)
Description
Home -to-Assess Services in North Essex, including the Districts of Colchester and Tendring.
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,802,000 excluding VAT
- £3,362,000 including VAT
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 3. Home -to-Assess Services (South-East Essex)
Description
Home -to-Assess Services in South-East Essex, including the Districts of Castle Point and Rochford
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,681,000 excluding VAT
- £2,017,000 including VAT
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 4. Home -to-Assess Services (South-West Essex)
Description
Home -to-Assess Services in South-West Essex, including the Districts of Basildon and Brentwood.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,894,000 excluding VAT
- £2,273,000 including VAT
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 5. Home -to-Assess Services (West Essex)
Description
Home -to-Assess Services in West Essex, including the Districts of Epping Forest, Harlow and Uttlesford.
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,295,000 excluding VAT
- £2,754,000 including VAT
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.
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Home -to-Assess Services (Mid Essex)
Lot 2. Home -to-Assess Services (North Essex)
Lot 3. Home -to-Assess Services (South-East Essex)
Lot 4. Home -to-Assess Services (South-West Essex)
Lot 5. Home -to-Assess Services (West Essex)
As per published Conditions of Participation available in ITT pack.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Home -to-Assess Services (Mid Essex)
Lot 2. Home -to-Assess Services (North Essex)
Lot 3. Home -to-Assess Services (South-East Essex)
Lot 4. Home -to-Assess Services (South-West Essex)
Lot 5. Home -to-Assess Services (West Essex)
As per published Conditions of Participation available in ITT pack.
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Home -to-Assess Services (Mid Essex)
Lot 2. Home -to-Assess Services (North Essex)
Lot 3. Home -to-Assess Services (South-East Essex)
Lot 4. Home -to-Assess Services (South-West Essex)
Lot 5. Home -to-Assess Services (West Essex)
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 June 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
13 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
28 July 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical and Quality, as per ITT documentation | Technical and Quality, as per ITT documentation |
Quality | 60% |
| Commercial | Pricing for entire contract value |
Cost | 30% |
| Social Value | Social Value, |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Payment terms
In accordance with the terms and conditions of contract (Schedule 3) published as part of the tender process.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
All documentation to be issued via: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login, including bidder guidance, service specification, terms and conditions, etc.
Technical specifications to be met
https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
All documentation to be issued via: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login, including bidder guidance, service specification, terms and conditions, etc.
Contracting authority
Essex County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWVM-4844-NRQH
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Barry Messenger
Telephone: +447979962585
Email: barry.messenger@essex.gov.uk
Website: http://www.essex.gov.uk
Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government