Awarded· 24 Sept 2025
Live at Home 2025
Essex County Council · Chelmsford, East of England
Essex County Council has awarded Live at Home 2025. It is a framework for home care and domiciliary care in Chelmsford.
Source: Find a Tender, published 3 Oct 2025. Details are refreshed every 30 minutes.
Key dates
2025
Tender notice published
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Tender notice updated
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Contract awarded
2025
Award notice published
UK6 - Contract Award Notice · 22:58
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Award notice published
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Contract starts
Next
2031
Contract ends
6 years after it starts
About this tender
In brief
Essex County Council has awarded Live at Home 2025. It is a framework for home care and domiciliary care in Chelmsford. It was awarded on 24 September 2025. The estimated value is £1,500,000,000. It is split across 12 lots. The contract runs from 9 November 2025 to 8 November 2031. It lasts 6 years.
It is run as a competitive flexible procedure. The buyer marks it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Find a Tender published it on 3 October 2025. The notice number is 062349-2025. The OCDS ID is ocds-h6vhtk-04ed86.
Summary of the contracting process
Essex County Council has procured a new framework contract titled "Live at Home 2025," aimed at delivering domiciliary care services for adults aged 18 and over across Essex. The framework divides services into 12 lots, each corresponding to one of the Essex districts, with the capability of covering areas like Southend and Thurrock following local government reforms.
The procurement has been completed under an open method with a competitive flexible procedure, focusing on the health and social work services industry category. The tendering process reached the contract award stage on 25th September 2025, with awards pending through a structured rank-based selection that considers price and quality. The contract is set to commence on 9th November 2025 and conclude on 8th November 2031.
Key delivery areas will include Chelmsford, Epping Forest, and other districts within the region. SMEs and VCSEs stand to benefit highly as the tender seeks a diversified provider base, with 155 SME bids making it to the final stage, and opportunities to engage in mini-competitions for specialist services.
The notice in full
THE CONTRACT AWARD DETAILS ARE SET OUT AT THE FOLLOWING URL - essexproviderhub.org/domiciliary-care-hub/home-care/contr... 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.
Lots (12)
- 01
BasildonComplete
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.
- 02
BraintreeComplete
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.
- 03
BrentwoodComplete
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.
- 04
Castle PointComplete
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.
- 05
ChelmsfordComplete
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.
- 06
ColchesterComplete
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.
- 07
Epping ForestComplete
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.
- 08
HarlowComplete
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.
- 09
MaldonComplete
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.
- 10
RochfordComplete
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.
- 11
TendringComplete
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.
- 12
UttlesfordComplete
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.
Key facts
Contract
- Service
- Domiciliary care
- Procurement type
- Framework
- Category
- Services
- Contract period
- 9 Nov 2025 to 8 Nov 2031 (6 years)
- Suitable for
- Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs); Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
- Lots
- 12
- Number of suppliers
- 161
Procedure
- Notice type
- UK6 - Contract Award Notice
- Procurement method
- Open
- Procedure
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Current stage
- Award
- Stages so far
- Tender, Award
- Published on
- Find a Tender Service
- Awardee scale
- Large, SME
- Buyer's portal
- ProContract
Values
- Tender value
- £1,500,000,000
- Lots value
- £1,500,000,000
- Awards value
- £125,000,000
Not stated in the notice: contracts value.
Status
- Tender
- Complete
- Lots
- Complete
- Awards
- Pending
Not stated in the notice: contracts.
References
- Find a Tender notice
- 062349-2025
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-04ed86
- CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- CPV division
- 85 - Health and social work services
Location
- Local authority
- Chelmsford
- Town
- Chelmsford
- Postcode
- CM1 1QH
- Electoral ward
- Moulsham and Central
- Constituency
- Chelmsford
- Delivery area
- Essex Haven Gateway, TLH35 West Essex, TLH36 Heart of Essex, TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
- Region
- East of England
- Sub-region
- Heart of Essex
- Area
- Essex
- Country
- England
Buyer
Contracting authority
- Organisation
- Essex County Council
- Category
- Services
- Address
- Chelmsford, CM1 1QH · East of England · England
Not stated in the notice: contact, phone.
Documents and links
- Contract award notice on Find a Tenderfind-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062349-2025
- Contract award notice on Find a Tenderfind-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059916-2025
- Tender notice on Find a Tenderfind-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019527-2025
- Tender notice on Find a Tenderfind-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009540-2025
- Sylviancare.co.uksylviancare.co.uk/havering-south
- Fuchsiahomecare.co.ukfuchsiahomecare.co.uk/colchester
- Lifeways.co.uklifeways.co.uk/about-us/about-lifeways
- ProContract portal, to register and bidprocontract.due-north.com/Advert
- Butterflys-caregroup.co.ukbutterflys-caregroup.co.uk/colchester/care-home
- Essexproviderhub.orgessexproviderhub.org/domiciliary-care-hub/home-care/contract-…
- Essexproviderhub.orgessexproviderhub.org/domiciliary-care-hub/home-care/home-care…
- Essexproviderhub.orgessexproviderhub.org/the-essex-market/market-shaping-strategy…
- Firstchoiceconsultancy.comfirstchoiceconsultancy.com/contact/
- Homecare.co.ukhomecare.co.uk/homecare/agency.cfm/id/65432223900
- Legislation.gov.uklegislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- Personal-care-support.compersonal-care-support.com/about
- OCDS record ocds-h6vhtk-04ed86 (JSON)find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h…
Questions about Live at Home 2025
Who won the Live at Home 2025 contract?
The award notice does not name the supplier. The full record is in the official notice linked on this page.
How much is the Live at Home 2025 contract worth?
The estimated value is £1,500,000,000, split across 12 lots. The contract runs from 9 November 2025 to 8 November 2031 (6 years).
Who is the buyer for Live at Home 2025?
Essex County Council, based in Chelmsford, East of England.
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