Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Essex County Council
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
UK
Contact person: Ms Hazel Clink
E-mail: hazel.clink@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.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://procontract.due-north.com/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
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 Re-Opening – NEW APPLICANTS
Reference number: DN809371
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Essex County Council is seeking to secure suitably experienced providers to deliver an effective, efficient and reliable Semi-Independent Accommodation and support. The Council is required to provide support and accommodation to young people in care, separated migrant young people, and in some circumstances, families with children. Prospective candidates are also advised that they will be required to provide both the accommodation and support elements of this service, full details of which are provided within the specification which forms part of the tender documentation for this procurement and can be accessed via the Council's e-sourcing portal, Proactis.
The Authority has also organised a virtual Q&A drop-in session via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 19th March 2026: 2pm – 3pm aimed at prospective / new providers.
To register your interest and request an invite to this virtual event, please fill out the attached Microsoft form at the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/k71mjMhxwf
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Essex County Council is seeking to secure suitably experienced providers to deliver an effective, efficient and reliable Semi-Independent Accommodation and support. The Council is required to provide support and accommodation to young people in care, separated migrant young people, and in some circumstances, families with children. Prospective candidates are also advised that they will be required to provide both the accommodation and support elements of this service, full details of which are provided within the specification which forms part of the tender documentation for this procurement and can be accessed via the Council's e-sourcing portal, Proactis.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
17/04/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This procurement will be undertaken under the FTS Open Procedure.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/03/2026