Coming up· published 23 May 2025
Thistley Green
Essex County Council · Chelmsford, East
Essex County Council is planning Thistley Green. It is a contract for other health and social care in Chelmsford.
Source: Find a Tender, published 23 May 2025. Details are refreshed every 30 minutes.
Key dates
2025
Pipeline notice published
UK1 - Pipeline Notice · 09:35
View notice2025
Tender notice expected
Date given in the buyer's earlier notice
2026
Contract starts
Next
2030
Contract ends
4 years after it starts
About this tender
In brief
Essex County Council is planning Thistley Green. It is a contract for other health and social care in Chelmsford. The buyer has published an early notice. It gives providers time to prepare before the tender opens. The contract runs from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2030. It lasts 4 years.
The buyer marks it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Find a Tender published it on 23 May 2025. The notice number is 025856-2025. The OCDS ID is ocds-h6vhtk-052116.
Summary of the contracting process
Essex County Council is planning a procurement process for the "Thistley Green" project, aimed at identifying a care provider to deliver services to 11 adults with complex care needs. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically in social work services with accommodation, and is set in the UKH3 region of the United Kingdom.
The process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice expected by 1st July 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st February 2026 and will end on 31st January 2030. This initiative is part of a light-touch procurement regime, indicating a focus on flexibility in this outsourcing endeavour.
The procurement offers opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given their suitability highlighted for this lot. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate due to the inclusive suitability criteria, offering them a strong growth potential through long-term service provision.
With ample time for preparation before the official notice, potential bidders can refine their strategies and capabilities to meet the tender requirements effectively.
The notice in full
Procurement of a care provider to deliver services to 11 adults placed at the Thistley Green service. This opportunity will be for providers with expertise in complex care.
Lots: no lot details came through with this notice. The official notice and the tender pack have the full breakdown.
Key facts
Contract
- Service
- Other health and social care
- Procurement type
- Standard
- Category
- Services
- Contract period
- 1 Feb 2026 to 31 Jan 2030 (4 years)
- Suitable for
- Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs); Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Procedure
- Notice type
- UK1 - Pipeline Notice
- Current stage
- Planning
- Stages so far
- Planning
- Published on
- Find a Tender Service
Not stated in the notice: procurement method, awardee scale.
Values
Not stated in the notice: tender value, lots value, awards value, contracts value.
Status
- Tender
- Planned
- Lots
- Planned
Not stated in the notice: awards, contracts.
References
- Find a Tender notice
- 025856-2025
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-052116
- CPV code
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 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
- Region
- East
- Sub-region
- Heart of Essex
- Area
- Essex
- Country
- England
Buyer
Contracting authority
- Organisation
- Essex County Council
- Category
- Services
- Address
- Chelmsford, CM1 1QH · East · England
Not stated in the notice: contact, phone.
Documents and links
Questions about Thistley Green
When will the Thistley Green tender open?
Essex County Council has not yet given a date for the tender notice. An early notice is the time to answer any market engagement questions and gather the evidence a bid will need.
How long is the Thistley Green contract?
The contract runs from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2030 (4 years).
Who is the buyer for Thistley Green?
Essex County Council, based in Chelmsford, East.
How do I bid for Thistley Green?
Register on the buyer's portal named in the notice, download the tender pack and check every condition of participation before you start writing. The buyer has marked it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Care Sync Experts writes and reviews care tender bids from £1,500 + VAT.
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What to do next
- Read the early notice in full.
- Answer any market engagement questions.
- Gather your evidence and case studies now.
- Check your policies are up to date.
- Watch for the tender notice.
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