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Summary, notice description and lot information
The "OPR004 Integrated Residential and Nursing 2025" contract, initiated by Essex County Council, is a comprehensive procurement process for social work services with accommodation. The main procurement category is services, specifically addressing social care and nursing for adults aged 65 and over. The contract is divided into three lots: residential care without nursing, residential care with nursing funded by Social Care, and residential care with NHS-funded nursing.
The procurement method used is open, following an open procedure framework. The framework agreement is set for a six-year period beginning on 1st June 2025 and ends on 31st May 2031, allotted over various regions, particularly in UKH3. The status of this procurement stage is complete, and all relevant contracts have been awarded as of 20th March 2025.
This tender offers a significant opportunity for both large scale and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate in an expansive framework that supports a preferred supplier ranking system. Businesses providing social work services with accommodation, especially those registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), are ideally suited to benefit from this opportunity. The contract's structure allows suppliers to bid on multiple lots, furthers business growth possibilities for companies involved in social care and nursing homes.
With substantial financial commitment from Essex County Council and NHS funding, suppliers can expect stable, long-term engagements that not only bolster their market presence but contribute meaningfully to the community's social care framework.
Lot 1 is for Care in a residential setting without nursing for Social Care funded Adults predominantly but not exclusively aged 65 and over commissioned by ECC using ECC terms and conditions, this will be operated using a Preferred Supplier ranked List
Lot 2 is for care in a residential setting with nursing for Social Care funded Adults predominantly but not exclusively aged 65 and over, this will be operated using a Preferred Supplier ranked List.
Lot 3 is for care in a residential setting with nursing for NHS funded Adults predominantly but not exclusively aged 65 and over, commissioned by ICBs using NHS terms and conditions, this will be operated using a preferred supplier ranked list.
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The contract period is six years.
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