Essex County Council Awards £16.5 Million Extra Care Scheme Contract at Coppins Court

Essex County Council has awarded a contract for the delivery of the Coppins Court extra care scheme to Counties & Capital Consulting Ltd following an open procurement procedure.

The contract is valued at £16.5 million and relates to the construction of a 60-apartment extra care scheme on an Essex County Council-owned site within the Tendring District Council area. The site has full planning approval.

According to the contract notice, the appointed Registered Provider will build, own and manage the development. The scheme will provide accommodation for people with care and support needs, including:

• Older people
• People with learning disabilities
• People with mental health needs
• People with physical or sensory disabilities
• People with dementia

The award decision was made on 25 June 2026, with the earliest contract signature date scheduled for 8 July 2026, following a nine-working-day standstill period.

The contract is expected to run from 7 August 2026 to 7 August 2028.

A total of three tenders were received and assessed during the procurement process. Two unsuccessful bidders were identified in the award notice:

• Ben Hope Care Limited
• Orwell Housing Association Ltd

Contract Summary

• Contracting Authority: Essex County Council
• Supplier: Counties & Capital Consulting Ltd
• Contract Value: £16,500,000
• Contract Period: 7 August 2026 – 7 August 2028
• Procedure: Open Procedure

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