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Procurement identifier: Live at Home 2025 - OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ed86

This is a Contract Award Notice under Section 50 of the Procurement Act 2023. This contains the details required under Regulation 27 of the Procurement Regulations 2024.

Scope

Reference

1038

Description

Essex County Council (the Council) is seeking to procure 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 will be 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.

Suppliers

The list of the awarded suppliers can be found at the bottom of this page.

Contract Value

£125,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

25 September 2025

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

25 September 2025

Standstill period

End: 14 October 2025

Earliest date the contract will be signed

15 October 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

9 November 2025 to 8 November 2031

6 years

Main procurement category

Services

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

Mini-competitions may be used for example to select providers to deliver specialist packages, to deliver groups of packages and to select providers to undertake pilots and news way of working.

CPV classifications

85000000 - Health and social work services

Contract locations

UKH37 - Essex Thames Gateway

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.

Suppliers

The list of the awarded suppliers can be found at the bottom of this page.

Contract Value

£125,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

25 September 2025

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

25 September 2025

Standstill period

End: 14 October 2025

Earliest date the contract will be signed

15 October 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

9 November 2025 to 8 November 2031

6 years

Main procurement category

Services

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

Mini-competitions may be used for example to select providers to deliver specialist packages, to deliver groups of packages and to select providers to undertake pilots and news way of working.

CPV classifications

85000000 - Health and social work services

Contract locations

UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway

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.

Suppliers

The list of the awarded suppliers can be found at the bottom of this page.

Contract Value

£125,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

25 September 2025

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

25 September 2025

Standstill period

End: 14 October 2025

Earliest date the contract will be signed

15 October 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

9 November 2025 to 8 November 2031

6 years

Main procurement category

Services

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

Mini-competitions may be used for example to select providers to deliver specialist packages, to deliver groups of packages and to select providers to undertake pilots and news way of working.

CPV classifications

85000000 - Health and social work services

Contract locations

UKH36 - Heart of Essex

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.

Suppliers

The list of the awarded suppliers can be found at the bottom of this page.

Contract Value

£125,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

25 September 2025

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

25 September 2025

Standstill period

End: 14 October 2025

Earliest date the contract will be signed

15 October 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

9 November 2025 to 8 November 2031

6 years

Main procurement category

Services

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

Mini-competitions may be used for example to select providers to deliver specialist packages, to deliver groups of packages and to select providers to undertake pilots and news way of working.

CPV classifications

85000000 - Health and social work services

Contract locations

UKH37 - Essex Thames Gateway

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.

Suppliers

The list of the awarded suppliers can be found at the bottom of this page.

Contract Value

£125,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

25 September 2025

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

25 September 2025

Standstill period

End: 14 October 2025

Earliest date the contract will be signed

15 October 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

9 November 2025 to 8 November 2031

6 years

Main procurement category

Services

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

Mini-competitions may be used for example to select providers to deliver specialist packages, to deliver groups of packages and to select providers to undertake pilots and news way of working.

CPV classifications

85000000 - Health and social work services

Contract locations

UKH36 - Heart of Essex

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.

Suppliers

The list of the awarded suppliers can be found at the bottom of this page.

Contract Value

£125,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

25 September 2025

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

25 September 2025

Standstill period

End: 14 October 2025

Earliest date the contract will be signed

15 October 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

9 November 2025 to 8 November 2031

6 years

Main procurement category

Services

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

Mini-competitions may be used for example to select providers to deliver specialist packages, to deliver groups of packages and to select providers to undertake pilots and news way of working.

CPV classifications

85000000 - Health and social work services

Contract locations

UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway

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.

Suppliers

The list of the awarded suppliers can be found at the bottom of this page.

Contract Value

£125,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

25 September 2025

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

25 September 2025

Standstill period

End: 14 October 2025

Earliest date the contract will be signed

15 October 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

9 November 2025 to 8 November 2031

6 years

Main procurement category

Services

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

Mini-competitions may be used for example to select providers to deliver specialist packages, to deliver groups of packages and to select providers to undertake pilots and news way of working.

CPV classifications

85000000 - Health and social work services

Contract locations

UKH35 - West Essex

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.

Suppliers

The list of the awarded suppliers can be found at the bottom of this page.

Contract Value

£125,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

25 September 2025

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

25 September 2025

Standstill period

End: 14 October 2025

Earliest date the contract will be signed

15 October 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

9 November 2025 to 8 November 2031

6 years

Main procurement category

Services

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

Mini-competitions may be used for example to select providers to deliver specialist packages, to deliver groups of packages and to select providers to undertake pilots and news way of working.

CPV classifications

85000000 - Health and social work services

Contract locations

UKH35 - West Essex

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.

Suppliers

The list of the awarded suppliers can be found at the bottom of this page.

Contract Value

£125,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

25 September 2025

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

25 September 2025

Standstill period

End: 14 October 2025

Earliest date the contract will be signed

15 October 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

9 November 2025 to 8 November 2031

6 years

Main procurement category

Services

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

Mini-competitions may be used for example to select providers to deliver specialist packages, to deliver groups of packages and to select providers to undertake pilots and news way of working.

CPV classifications

85000000 - Health and social work services

Contract locations

UKH36 - Heart of Essex

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.

Suppliers

The list of the awarded suppliers can be found at the bottom of this page.

Contract Value

£125,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

25 September 2025

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

25 September 2025

Standstill period

End: 14 October 2025

Earliest date the contract will be signed

15 October 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

9 November 2025 to 8 November 2031

6 years

Main procurement category

Services

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

Mini-competitions may be used for example to select providers to deliver specialist packages, to deliver groups of packages and to select providers to undertake pilots and news way of working.

CPV classifications

85000000 - Health and social work services

Contract locations

UKH37 - Essex Thames Gateway

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.

Suppliers

The list of the awarded suppliers can be found at the bottom of this page.

Contract Value

£125,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

25 September 2025

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

25 September 2025

Standstill period

End: 14 October 2025

Earliest date the contract will be signed

15 October 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

9 November 2025 to 8 November 2031

6 years

Main procurement category

Services

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

Mini-competitions may be used for example to select providers to deliver specialist packages, to deliver groups of packages and to select providers to undertake pilots and news way of working.

CPV classifications

85000000 - Health and social work services

Contract locations

UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway

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.

Suppliers

The list of the awarded suppliers can be found at the bottom of this page.

Contract Value

£125,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

25 September 2025

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

25 September 2025

Standstill period

End: 14 October 2025

Earliest date the contract will be signed

15 October 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

9 November 2025 to 8 November 2031

6 years

Main procurement category

Services

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

Mini-competitions may be used for example to select providers to deliver specialist packages, to deliver groups of packages and to select providers to undertake pilots and news way of working.

CPV classifications

85000000 - Health and social work services

Contract locations

UKH35 - West Essex

Information about tenders

Lot 1. Basildon

  • 276 tenders received
  • 276 suppliers awarded contracts

Lot 2. Braintree

  • 212 tenders received
  • 212 suppliers awarded contracts

Lot 3. Brentwood

  • 269 tenders received
  • 269 suppliers awarded contracts

Lot 4. Castle Point

  • 212 tenders received
  • 212 suppliers awarded contracts

Lot 5. Chelmsford

  • 277 tenders received
  • 277 suppliers awarded contracts

Lot 6. Colchester

  • 205 tenders received
  • 205 suppliers awarded contracts

Lot 7. Epping Forest

  • 216 tenders received
  • 216 suppliers awarded contracts

Lot 8. Harlow

  • 203 tenders received
  • 203 suppliers awarded contracts

Lot 9. Maldon

  • 196 tenders received
  • 196 suppliers awarded contracts

Lot 10. Rochford

  • 202 tenders received
  • 202 suppliers awarded contracts

Lot 11. Tendring

  • 160 tenders received
  • 160 suppliers awarded contracts

Lot 12. Uttlesford

  • 147 tenders received
  • 147 suppliers awarded contracts

Submission

Submission type

Tenders

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

Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Last updated: 03/10/2025