Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Essex County Council
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
UK
Contact person: Mr Rizwan Sher
E-mail: rizwan.sher@essex.gov.uk
NUTS: UKH3
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.essex.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.essex.gov.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Semi Independent Accommodation and Support Framework
Reference number: DN748664
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85300000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Essex County Council is re-commissioning its Post 16+ Semi Independent Accommodation and Support Framework. This specification is for the procurement of a framework agreement to provide Semi Independent Accommodation to defined cohorts of young people and families. The framework shall be in four lots.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP/ Highest offer:
140 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Semi-independent accommodation and support for eligible and relevant young people aged 16 and 17
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical response
/ Weighting: 56
Quality criterion: Social value
/ Weighting: 4
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Semi-independent accommodation and support for Separated Migrant Children (SMC) aged 16 and 17, including where initial age assessment is required
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical response
/ Weighting: 56
Quality criterion: Social value
/ Weighting: 4
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Accommodation for families and young people 18+ with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) where the Council has a duty to provide them with accommodation
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical response
/ Weighting: 56
Quality criterion: Social value
/ Weighting: 4
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Semi-independent accommodation and support for eligible and relevant young people aged 16 and 17, who have complex needs that require extended, intensive support and supervision
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical response
/ Weighting: 56
Quality criterion: Social value
/ Weighting: 4
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-034936
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/04/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 152
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bloompage Consulting t/a Access for Care
Brentwood
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Accesscare Ltd
Dagenham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ACH Healthcare Ltd
Harlow
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aden Homes Ltd
Chelmsford
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Advantage Shield Haven Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
All Seasons Young Living Ltd
Basildon
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Alpha Care Service Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Andmu Care Services Ltd
Colchester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Anglo Support and Housing
High Wycombe
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Anytime Recruitment
Romford
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Back to Back Care Ltd
Harrow
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bapa Care Homes & Youth Engagement Services Ltd
Harlow
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Benignity Support Services Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blossom Living Ltd
Colchester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BPRO Enterprise Ltd
Canvey Island
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Brightway Children Services Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Caccou Ltd
Harlow
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Care Givers Ltd
Colchester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Care R Us Essex Ltd T/A Krossroads
Clacton-on-Sea
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clay Brook Healthcare Ltd
Enfield
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Creative Support Solutions Ltd
Chelmsford
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Doonamis Ltd
Southend
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eagles Recruitment and Healthcare Ltd
Norwich
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Elastikos Services Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Elm Lodge Residential Ltd
Southend
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Exceptional Care at Home
Borehamwood
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Favour Care Ltd
Basildon
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fevaca Ltd
Bury St Edmunds
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Floridus Care Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Genell Support Community Interest Company
Wisbech
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Good 2 Go Care Services Ltd
Harlow
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Graceshope Ltd
Wembley
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Great Future Support Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Green Harvest Capital Consulting Ltd
Peterlee
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Grow2Gether Care Services Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Healthcare Solutions 365 Ltd
Derby
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Infinite Healthcare Services Ltd
Chelmsford
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Integrity Lifestyle Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lordgrace Delight Healthcare Ltd
Grays
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lordsbrook Ltd
Barking
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mercy Gold Ltd
Grays
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
My Life Semi Independent Project Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Newhaven 16 Plus Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nivalo Care Services Ltd
Chelmsford
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NelCare (North and East London Care) Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
OptimalCarePlus Ltd
Tilbury
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Peabody Trust
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pinnacle Care and Support Services Ltd
Chelmsford
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Place of Progress Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Precise Care Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Protecthand Care Ltd
Romford
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reach2Care Services Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Right Choice Service Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rockstone Care Services Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ronti Care Solutions Ltd
Grays
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ruby Care Services Ltd
Colchester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Safe Haven Accommodation Ltd
Nottingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Safe Haven Services Ltd
Chelmsford
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sanctuary Housing Association T/A Sanctuary Supported Living
Worcester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Satellite Health Care Ltd
Basildon
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Seacrest Care Services Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Secaplus Ltd
Basildon
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Silver Birch Care Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sixteen Plus Ltd
Canterbury
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Soaring Heights Care Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Springout House Ltd
Dagenham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Star Maris Healthcare Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Starlight Healthcare Ltd
Southampton
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Starz Care Ltd
Tilbury
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Step Ahead Services Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Joshua Lunn T/A Supportworks
Harlow
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Anchor Services - Semi Independent Living Ltd
Basildon
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Thorough Care Corporation Ltd
Rochford
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Urban Land Management Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Utopia Supported Housing Ltd
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
140 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The High Court
The Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
W2CA 2LL
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
31/07/2025