Contract Details Notice: Live at Home 2025
This is a Contract Details Notice under Section 53 of the Procurement Act 2023. This contains the details required under Regulation 32 of the Procurement Regulations 2024 and is published on 19 February 2026.
Scope
Reference
1038
Description
Essex County Council (the Council) has procured a new Live at Home framework for the provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) across Essex for a period of six (6) years.
This is a two-tier framework, split across the 12 Essex districts (lots) with one (1) district per lot, with a limit of up to 10 providers per district on Tier 1. There is no limit on the number of providers that may join Tier 2. Both tiers will be ranked based on price and quality as indicated in the procurement documents.
On commencement the sourcing process will be from ranked lists of providers in each district, and the Council will call-off from the lists in descending order of the ranking starting with ranked position 1 on Tier 1.
The Council may vary the call-off procedure for specific requirements as defined in the contract, and reserves the right to apply alternative criteria to those detailed in this notice for any relevant Call Off Contracts.
As a result of local government reform, the contract at commencement will cover the 12 Essex districts, however, the framework includes provision for services to be commissioned across all of Essex including the geographical areas of Southend and Thurrock unitary authorities.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Lot 1. Basildon
Description
Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in the Basildon Borough. This will be a two-tier lot with a limit of 10 Providers on Tier 1 in the district. There is no limit on the number that may join Tier 2. Both tiers will be ranked based on price and quality as indicated in the procurement documents. On commencement the sourcing process utilise ranked lists of Providers. The Council will 'call-off' from the lists in descending order of the ranking starting with position 1 of Tier 1. Where the adult stipulates a particular provider and that provider is on the LHRL, then the adult's choice may prevail, regardless of whether the provider is a Tier 1 Provider or a Tier 2 Provider and the adult will be placed with the stipulated provider.
Lot 2. Braintree
Description
Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in Braintree District. This will be a two-tier lot with a limit of 10 Providers on Tier 1 in the district. There is no limit on the number that may join Tier 2. Both tiers will be ranked based on price and quality as indicated in the procurement documents. On commencement the sourcing process utilise ranked lists of Providers. The Council will 'call-off' from the lists in descending order of the ranking starting with position 1 of Tier 1. Where the adult stipulates a particular provider and that provider is on the LHRL, then the adult's choice may prevail, regardless of whether the provider is a Tier 1 Provider or a Tier 2 Provider and the adult will be placed with the stipulated provider.
Lot 3. Brentwood
Description
Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in Brentwood Borough. This will be a two-tier lot with a limit of 10 Providers on Tier 1 in the district. There is no limit on the number that may join Tier 2. Both tiers will be ranked based on price and quality as indicated in the procurement documents. On commencement the sourcing process utilise ranked lists of Providers. The Council will 'call-off' from the lists in descending order of the ranking starting with position 1 of Tier 1. Where the adult stipulates a particular provider and that provider is on the LHRL, then the adult's choice may prevail, regardless of whether the provider is a Tier 1 Provider or a Tier 2 Provider and the adult will be placed with the stipulated provider.
Lot 4. Castle Point
Description
Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in Castle Point Borough. This will be a two-tier lot with a limit of 10 Providers on Tier 1 in the district. There is no limit on the number that may join Tier 2. Both tiers will be ranked based on price and quality as indicated in the procurement documents. On commencement the sourcing process utilise ranked lists of Providers. The Council will 'call-off' from the lists in descending order of the ranking starting with position 1 of Tier 1. Where the adult stipulates a particular provider and that provider is on the LHRL, then the adult's choice may prevail, regardless of whether the provider is a Tier 1 Provider or a Tier 2 Provider and the adult will be placed with the stipulated provider.
Lot 5. Chelmsford
Description
Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in the city and district of Chelmsford (including HMP Chelmsford). This will be a two-tier lot with a limit of 10 Providers on Tier 1 in the district. There is no limit on the number that may join Tier 2. Both tiers will be ranked based on price and quality as indicated in the procurement documents. On commencement the sourcing process utilise ranked lists of Providers. The Council will 'call-off' from the lists in descending order of the ranking starting with position 1 of Tier 1. Where the adult stipulates a particular provider and that provider is on the LHRL, then the adult's choice may prevail, regardless of whether the provider is a Tier 1 Provider or a Tier 2 Provider and the adult will be placed with the stipulated provider.
Lot 6. Colchester
Description
Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in Colchester Borough. This will be a two-tier lot with a limit of 10 Providers on Tier 1 in the district. There is no limit on the number that may join Tier 2. Both tiers will be ranked based on price and quality as indicated in the procurement documents. On commencement the sourcing process utilise ranked lists of Providers. The Council will 'call-off' from the lists in descending order of the ranking starting with position 1 of Tier 1. Where the adult stipulates a particular provider and that provider is on the LHRL, then the adult's choice may prevail, regardless of whether the provider is a Tier 1 Provider or a Tier 2 Provider and the adult will be placed with the stipulated provider.
Lot 7. Epping Forest
Description
Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in Epping Forest District. This will be a two-tier lot with a limit of 10 Providers on Tier 1 in the district. There is no limit on the number that may join Tier 2. Both tiers will be ranked based on price and quality as indicated in the procurement documents. On commencement the sourcing process utilise ranked lists of Providers. The Council will 'call-off' from the lists in descending order of the ranking starting with position 1 of Tier 1. Where the adult stipulates a particular provider and that provider is on the LHRL, then the adult's choice may prevail, regardless of whether the provider is a Tier 1 Provider or a Tier 2 Provider and the adult will be placed with the stipulated provider.
Lot 8. Harlow
Description
Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in Harlow District. This will be a two-tier lot with a limit of 10 Providers on Tier 1 in the district. There is no limit on the number that may join Tier 2. Both tiers will be ranked based on price and quality as indicated in the procurement documents. On commencement the sourcing process utilise ranked lists of Providers. The Council will 'call-off' from the lists in descending order of the ranking starting with position 1 of Tier 1. Where the adult stipulates a particular provider and that provider is on the LHRL, then the adult's choice may prevail, regardless of whether the provider is a Tier 1 Provider or a Tier 2 Provider and the adult will be placed with the stipulated provider.
Lot 9. Maldon
Description
Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in Maldon District. This will be a two-tier lot with a limit of 10 Providers on Tier 1 in the district. There is no limit on the number that may join Tier 2. Both tiers will be ranked based on price and quality as indicated in the procurement documents. On commencement the sourcing process utilise ranked lists of Providers. The Council will 'call-off' from the lists in descending order of the ranking starting with position 1 of Tier 1. Where the adult stipulates a particular provider and that provider is on the LHRL, then the adult's choice may prevail, regardless of whether the provider is a Tier 1 Provider or a Tier 2 Provider and the adult will be placed with the stipulated provider.
Lot 10. Rochford
Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in Rochford District. This will be a two-tier lot with a limit of 10 Providers on Tier 1 in the district. There is no limit on the number that may join Tier 2. Both tiers will be ranked based on price and quality as indicated in the procurement documents. On commencement the sourcing process utilise ranked lists of Providers. The Council will 'call-off' from the lists in descending order of the ranking starting with position 1 of Tier 1. Where the adult stipulates a particular provider and that provider is on the LHRL, then the adult's choice may prevail, regardless of whether the provider is a Tier 1 Provider or a Tier 2 Provider and the adult will be placed with the stipulated provider.
Lot 11. Tendring
Description
Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in Tendring District. This will be a two-tier lot with a limit of 10 Providers on Tier 1 in the district. There is no limit on the number that may join Tier 2. Both tiers will be ranked based on price and quality as indicated in the procurement documents. On commencement the sourcing process utilise ranked lists of Providers. The Council will 'call-off' from the lists in descending order of the ranking starting with position 1 of Tier 1. Where the adult stipulates a particular provider and that provider is on the LHRL, then the adult's choice may prevail, regardless of whether the provider is a Tier 1 Provider or a Tier 2 Provider and the adult will be placed with the stipulated provider.
Lot 12. Uttlesford
Description
Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in the Uttlesford District. This will be a two-tier lot with a limit of 10 Providers on Tier 1 in the district. There is no limit on the number that may join Tier 2. Both tiers will be ranked based on price and quality as indicated in the procurement documents. On commencement the sourcing process utilise ranked lists of Providers. The Council will 'call-off' from the lists in descending order of the ranking starting with position 1 of Tier 1. Where the adult stipulates a particular provider and that provider is on the LHRL, then the adult's choice may prevail, regardless of whether the provider is a Tier 1 Provider or a Tier 2 Provider and the adult will be placed with the stipulated provider.
Framework Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Awarded Competition on advertised framework.
Lot 1 – Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in the Basildon Borough.
Lot 2 – Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in Braintree District.
Lot 3 – Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in Brentwood Borough.
Lot 4 – Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in Castle Point Borough.
Lot 5 – Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in the city and district of Chelmsford (including HMP Chelmsford).
Lot 6 – Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in Colchester Borough.
Lot 7 – Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in Epping Forest District.
Lot 8 – Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in Harlow District.
Lot 9 – Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in Maldon District.
Lot 10 – Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in Rochford District.
Lot 11 – Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in Tendring District.
Lot 12 – Provision of domiciliary care services for adults (18+) in the Uttlesford District.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing Party
NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board
NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board
NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board
Any successors to these organisations
Contract 1 – Basildon
Lot 1 Basildon
Suppliers
Contract value
£125,000,000
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
9 November 2025
Contract dates
9 November 2025 to 8 November 2031
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
UKH37 - Essex Thames Gateway
Contract 2 – Braintree
Lot 2 Braintree
Suppliers
Contract value
£125,000,000
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
9 November 2025
Contract dates
9 November 2025 to 8 November 2031
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway
Contract 3 – Brentwood
Lot 3 Brentwood
Suppliers
Contract value
£125,000,000
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
9 November 2025
Contract dates
9 November 2025 to 8 November 2031
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
UKH36 - Heart of Essex
Contract 4 – Castle Point
Lot 4 Castle Point
Suppliers
Lot 4 - Castle Point suppliers
Contract value
£125,000,000
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
9 November 2025
Contract dates
9 November 2025 to 8 November 2031
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
UKH37 - Essex Thames Gateway
Contract 5 – Chelmsford
Lot 5 Chelmsford
Suppliers
Contract value
£125,000,000
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
9 November 2025
Contract dates
9 November 2025 to 8 November 2031
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
UKH36 - Heart of Essex
Contract 6 – Colchester
Lot 6 Colchester
Suppliers
Contract value
£125,000,000
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
9 November 2025
Contract dates
9 November 2025 to 8 November 2031
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway
Contract 7 – Epping Forest
Lot 7 Epping Forest
Suppliers
Lot 7 - Epping Forest suppliers
Contract value
£125,000,000
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
9 November 2025
Contract dates
9 November 2025 to 8 November 2031
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
UKH35 - West Essex
Contract 8 – Harlow
Lot 8 Harlow
Suppliers
Contract value
£125,000,000
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
9 November 2025
Contract dates
9 November 2025 to 8 November 2031
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
UKH35 - West Essex
Contract 9 – Maldon
Lot 9 Maldon
Suppliers
Contract value
£125,000,000
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
9 November 2025
Contract dates
9 November 2025 to 8 November 2031
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
UKH36 - Heart of Essex
Contract 10 – Rochford
Lot 10 Rochford
Suppliers
Contract value
£125,000,000
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
9 November 2025
Contract dates
9 November 2025 to 8 November 2031
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
UKH37 - Essex Thames Gateway
Contract 11 – Tendring
Lot 11 Tendring
Suppliers
Contract value
£125,000,000
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
9 November 2025
Contract dates
9 November 2025 to 8 November 2031
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway
Contract 12 – Uttlesford
Lot 12 Uttlesford
Suppliers
Contract value
£125,000,000
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
9 November 2025
Contract dates
9 November 2025 to 8 November 2031
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
UKH35 - West Essex
Signed contract documents
Framework Agreement for the provision of LIVE AT HOME (DOMICILIARY CARE) SERVICES
The Framework Contracts apply to all Lots, can be found attached.
Other information Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Essex County Council
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWVM-4844-NRQH
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom
Email: liveathome@essex.gov.uk
Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government