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ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
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Total contracts
703
Known spend
£13bn
446 disclosed
Average value
£30m
Per contract
Active suppliers
10
Last 5 years
Top suppliers
Last 5 years- 1
Potter Raper Ltd
4 winslatest 08 Jun 2026£213,512
- 2
ACE MUSIC THERAPY CIC
3 winslatest 24 Jul 2026£23m
- 3
PEABODY TRUST
£18m
- 4
Acer Healthcare Operations Limited
2 winslatest 01 May 2025£2bn
- 5
Archers Healthcare Limited
2 winslatest 01 May 2025£2bn
- 6
Aurem Care (The Oaks) Limited
2 winslatest 01 May 2025£2bn
- 7
Abbot Care Centre Ltd
2 winslatest 01 May 2025£2bn
- 8
CREATIVE SUPPORT LIMITED
£25m
- 9
3food4U
2 winslatest 23 Jan 2026£19m
- 10
ACTIVE ESSEX Foundation
2 winslatest 23 Jan 2026£19m
What they buy
By CPV categoryHealth & social workCPV 85
169 contracts · £7bn
Transport servicesCPV 60
90 contracts · £10m
Education & trainingCPV 80
48 contracts · £44m
SoftwareCPV 48
37 contracts · £112m
Construction worksCPV 45
30 contracts · £474m
Business servicesCPV 79
25 contracts · £140m
IT servicesCPV 72
22 contracts · £14m
Architectural & engineeringCPV 71
15 contracts · £17m
Renewal radar
Awarded contracts predicted to come up for re-tender in the next 18 months
- Essex Flood Studies 2026
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (6 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Dec 2026).
Dec 2026
40% confident
- Project Manager, Principal Engineer, Quantity Surveyor Roles at Lexden Gardens
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by May 2027).
May 2027
40% confident
- Project Management and Grant Delivery Platform
Predicted using explicit duration found in the tender description (12 months from contract start date → renewal expected by May 2027).
May 2027
80% confident
Tender activity
Notices published per month — last 24 months
All contracts (703)
Future proofing essex: interactive training materials on carbon, sustainability, regulation, risk & resilience
Essex Country Council is seeking to engage with training providers to gather insights and suggestions for developing a comprehensive training and guidance package to equip those wi
Essex child and family wellbeing service (ecfws)
In Essex, our vision is to work in partnership to create lasting positive change for children, young people and families. This is why the ECC's Children and Families team, Public H
CO0371 - social care platform programme (SCPP)
Essex County Council is submitting to tender the requirements for the provision of a fully integrated Social Care Case management Solution, to include Adults, Children and Families
PL0093 - project thrive
Project THRIVE - A research project that will investigate and evaluate a range of initiatives which aim to grow patronage on bus services. Essex County Council (ECC) has been alloc
CO0591 enterprise service management solution
Open tender completed for an Enterprise Service Management Solution. Open Tender completed for an Enterprise Service Management (ESM) Solution. The Technical Requirement Document a
Growth hub 2025
Growth Hubs are an established business support service provided, which provide free and impartial signposting, information, and advice to all businesses looking to succeed, helpin
Essex renewal fund - lettings & facilities management services soft market testing
The Essex Renewal Fund (ERF) is a revolving investment fund for land and property projects within Essex that support Essex County Council's (ECC's) objectives. Following a soft mar
Tree watering and maintenance
As part of the Urban Tree Challenge Fund and Local Authority Treescape fund requirements, Essex County Council has procured the service of suppliers for the watering and maintenanc
Returners to work programme
This is not a tender. Programme Objectives The programme will provide targeted support to individuals returning to work after a career break, helping them overcome barriers and bui
E-procurement system
Provision of an e-Sourcing and contract management system which enables the ECC Procurement Team to carry out both contract management and sourcing related tasks.
Semi independent accommodation and support framework
Essex County Council is re-commissioning its Post 16+ Semi Independent Accommodation and Support Framework. This specification is for the procurement of a framework agreement to pr
Blood pressure monitor loan scheme - libraries
The supply of blood pressure monitors to Essex County Council for scheme lead by Essex County Council Public Health Team.
Online authoring tool & learning catalogue
Online Authoring Tool to ECC learning creators: This online authoring tool is a software application that allows content creators to create, design, and publish digital content. Th
Hargrave house development scheme
Established in 2016, Essex Housing has a wealth of public sector and private sector experience in residential and commercial development. From conception to completion, we have exp
Greater essex growth agency brand and identity development
Bespoke agency services to develop the brand, identity, and web presence of a Growth Agency for Greater Essex, following the model of London & Partners for London.
Care technology and associated support
Procurement of the Care Technology contract to improve social care outcomes and support people to maintain their independence, promoting health and wellbeing. This includes a monit
Soft market testing - coppins
We recognise that the design of extra care accommodation has evolved significantly in recent years. Essex County Council (ECC) is preparing to launch a competitive tender to identi
Dementia services
Dementia Support Services, contract will deliver specialist information, advice, guidance and support with, and in, local communities across the Essex County Council administrative
Support and maintenance of bus lane enforcement cameras
Essex County Council (the Authority) acts as the Highway Authority within the county of Essex and as a result of this has the responsibility to manage the road network under the Tr
Residential rehabilitation unit development
We are undertaking a procurement process with the intention of seeking a co-design and co-delivery partner for a residential rehabilitation service in Essex. Currently across Essex