Published date: 18 October 2019

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 17 October 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

East of England

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

BIP436480660

Published date

18 October 2019

Closing date

17 October 2019

Contract start date

6 January 2020

Contract end date

5 January 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Essex County Council ("the Council") is seeking to secure a range of effective, reliable and efficient providers to deliver children's residential placements to enable the Council to fulfil its statutory duties under section 22A of the Children's Act 1989.
The overarching aims of this service are to provide stable placements in suitable accommodation which supports young people to attain their own aspirations and develop the requisite life skills in preparation for their transition to adulthood and progression to independent living.
This procurement will be conducted under the light touch regime and incorporate the following three lots:
Lot 1: Children with Disabilities
Lot 2: Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH)
Lot 3: Same day emergency placements, potentially with assessment for CWD or SEMH where further assessment is required

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About the buyer

Address

County Hall
Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
UK

Telephone

+443330322307

Email

rachel.horne@essex.gov.uk