Transforming Care Supported Living Projects
Essex County Council · Local authority
In brief
Essex County Council awarded care and healthcare work to Voyage Limited and Creative Support Limited on 12 June 2026.
The notice gives a value of £26,700,000 including VAT.
The contract runs for 4 years, up to 6 years with extensions, starting 1 July 2026.
It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Datchworth Green 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030 What this lot coversSupported living scheme for one individual to move to Datchworth Green. | Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services | £3,900,000 |
| Core & Cluster 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030 What this lot coversScheme for up to 6 individuals across 3 site in close proximity in North Essex. | Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services | £22,800,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voyage Limited 30 bids received | Datchworth Green | £2,388,000 | Awarded 12 June 2026 |
| Creative Support Limited 39 bids received | Core & Cluster | £13,342,000 | Awarded 12 June 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 078251-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 055949-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
151Awards
92Suppliers it has used most for care
- Creative Support Limited2 contracts
- Ace Music Therapy CIC1 contract
- Apricot Centre CIC1 contract
- Barnardo's1 contract
- Bridge 86 Limited1 contract
Similar open tenders
All open care tenders- Value not stated
- £12.7mestimated
- £992kestimated
- £10.5mestimated
- £20mframework ceiling
From notice 078251-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 28 November 2025, last updated 14 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.