Scope
Reference
A002PA
Description
Thistley Green is a Complex Supported Living Scheme for 10 adults with an associated satellite site for a further 1 adult. Essex County Council is seeking a provider to manage the care provision and take on the landlord responsibility.
Total value (estimated)
- £20,000,000 excluding VAT
- £20,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2030
- Possible extension to 1 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
Contract can be extended up to two years subject to agreement of the Authority.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKH - East of England
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 August 2025, 11:59pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
21 August 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)
2 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 70% |
| Price | Price | 30% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Competitive flexible procedure description
The tender will be evaluated using a two stage evaluation, bidders must pass the procurement specific questionnaire, conditions of participation, a series of technical questions and a commercial response at stage one. Following evaluation of stage one, bidders will be down selected so that only the highest scoring 5 at stage one (subject to tied bids) are brought forward to stage 2. Stage two will include further technical questions, an interview and a further commercial response.
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Engagement was carried out prior to the Procurement Act 2023 coming into force.
Contracting authority
Essex County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWVM-4844-NRQH
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Nick Stephenson
Email: nick.stephenson@essex.gov.uk
Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government