Extra Care Services (Helen Court and Honeytree)

The procurement process for the "Extra Care Services (Helen Court and Honeytree)" project is being spearheaded by Essex County Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Chelmsford, UK. This tender focuses on care support services for adults in extra care schemes, classified under the social work services without accommodation industry category. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a pipeline notice published on 23rd May 2025.

A future notice is expected by 1st November 2025, and the contract period is planned from 18th September 2026 to 17th September 2031. The procurement falls under the services category and is subject to a light-touch regime. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in expanding their offerings in the healthcare and social service sectors.

The nature of the services aligns well with organisations that specialise in delivering community and residential support services without accommodation. Businesses that possess the necessary agility to adapt their services for public sector contracts and those with expertise in care support modules will find this an advantageous opportunity for growth, positioning themselves in a vital industry facilitated by the Essex County Council.