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Contract Award Notice

Semi Independent Accommodation and Support Framework

  • First published: 04 August 2025
  • Last modified: 04 August 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-04affe
Published by:
Essex County Council
Authority ID:
AA20967
Publication date:
04 August 2025
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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.

Full notice text

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

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Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
85300000 Social work and related services Health and social work services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

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The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
rizwan.sher@essex.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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