Scope
Reference
A016PA
Description
Opportunity for Two projects for newly developed Transforming Care Supported Living Living Projects
Lot 1 - Datchworth Green - Scheme for one individual to move to Datchworth Green (in Herts)
Lot 2 - Core & Cluster - Scheme for up to 6 individuals across 3 site in close proximity in North Essex.
Total value (estimated)
- £26,700,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030
- Possible extension to 30 June 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
Contract can be extended by up to 24 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Not the same for all lots
Contract locations are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Datchworth Green
Description
Supported living scheme for one individual to move to Datchworth Green.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,900,000 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Core & Cluster
Description
Scheme for up to 6 individuals across 3 site in close proximity in North Essex.
Lot value (estimated)
- £22,800,000 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway
Same for all lots
CPV classifications 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. Datchworth Green
Lot 2. Core & Cluster
Financial capacity
Insurance
CQC Registration and Rating
Please refer to the tender documents for further information.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Datchworth Green
Lot 2. Core & Cluster
Organisational Policies and Procedures
Safeguarding
Please refer to the tender documents for further information.
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
13 January 2026, 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)
23 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 70% |
| Commercial | Price | 30% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Competitive flexible procedure description
A single stage procedure with a three stage evaluation. Bidders will be down selected between stages.
Stage 1 - Conditions of Participation
Stage 2 - Initial tender questions
Stage 3 - Further tender questions limited to the top five bidders from stage 2, subject to tied bids.
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Engagement took place before the Procurement Act 2023 came in to force.
Contracting authority
Essex County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWVM-4844-NRQH
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom
Email: nick.stephenson@essex.gov.uk
Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government