A017PC IRN 2026 - New entrants to the Framework
Essex County CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £1,570,000,000
Deadline
3 March 2026
Published
2 March 2026
Type
services
Overview
This tender is a reopening of the Integrated Residential and Nursing framework agreement from 2025 (ref:2025/S 000-018377). It is formed of two call-off contracts, one using ECC terms and conditions and the other using NHS Terms and conditions.
This framework is broken down into 3 lots, suppliers are able to bid for inclusion on one or multiple lots. Lot 1 is for Care in a residential setting without nursing for Social Care funded Adults.
These adults are predominantly but not exclusively aged 65 and over. It is commissioned by ECC using ECC terms and conditions, this will be operated using a Preferred Supplier ranked List
Lots (1)
- Lot 1Care 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 - 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 - 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
Additional details
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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Likely incumbents
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- 1
Acer Healthcare Operations Limited
2 contracts wonlatest 1 May 2025£2bn
total awarded
- 2
Archers Healthcare Limited
2 contracts wonlatest 1 May 2025£2bn
total awarded
- 3
Aurem Care (The Oaks) Limited
2 contracts wonlatest 1 May 2025£2bn
total awarded
- 4
Abbot Care Centre Ltd
2 contracts wonlatest 1 May 2025£2bn
total awarded
- 5
Agecare MG1 Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 1 May 2025£960m
total awarded
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ESSEX COUNTY COUNCILKey Dates
Published
2 March 2026
Submission deadline
3 March 2026
Notice type
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