Scope
Description
The Council wishes to procure services for the purpose of providing an advice and guidance service offering direct support with some limited potential signposting, where necessary, for residents of the area with a focus on those most in need, subject to an agreed level of funding and to a defined level of service as hereinafter provided.
Only one of the options will be awarded, however bidders must submit a bid for all three options.
Total value (estimated)
- £600,000 excluding VAT
- £720,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028
- Possible extension to 30 September 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for one further year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKH3 - Essex
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 July 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
18 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tender must be submitted electronically via Pro Contract.
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=98c5fdf9-864b-f011-8138-005056b64545
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
14 August 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 29 September 2028
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Location Requirements | Quality | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 20% |
| Meeting Required Services | Quality | 15% |
| Targets and Monitoring | Quality | 15% |
| Certifications and Training Requirements | Quality | 15% |
| Quality | Quality | 15% |
Other information
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/Advert?advertId=98c5fdf9-864b-f011-8138-005056b64545
All tenders must be submitted electronically. A link to the opportunity can be found at the address above. It is free to register for an account.
Contracting authority
Tendring District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPWL-8775-PCGW
Town Hall
Clacton-on-Sea
CO15 1SE
United Kingdom
Region: UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Essex County Council
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procuring requirement
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWVM-4844-NRQH
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom
Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex