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ESCC - AW - The East Sussex County Council Approved List for Supported Accommodation (including Housing Support Services) for Homeless Adults and Young People in East Sussex

SE SHARED SERVICES

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Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex County Council, through SE Shared Services, is inviting tenders for the Approved List for Supported Accommodation (including Housing Support Services) aimed at homeless adults and young people in East Sussex. This tender is classified under the Health and Social Work Services category, with a significant contract value of £116 million and a minimum value of £25 million. The tender will remain open until 14 August 2025, with initial call-off contracts commencing from 1 September 2020. It employs a selective procurement method following a restricted procedure above the threshold.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in accommodation, housing services, or social work. Companies providing flexible, outcomes-focused housing support services will find a strategic fit, particularly those with experience in empowering clients towards independent living and crisis prevention. Engaging in this process allows businesses to align with the strategic priorities of East Sussex County Council's Adult Social Care and Children's Services, potentially leading to long-term partnerships.

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Notice Title

ESCC - AW - The East Sussex County Council Approved List for Supported Accommodation (including Housing Support Services) for Homeless Adults and Young People in East Sussex

Notice Description

Please note that the contract start date is not 15 August 2025, and call-off contracts can start from 01 September 2020. This error is deliberate as the system does not allow a contract start date prior to the date information can be requested/applications received by, however this mandatory field criteria does not suit the Approved List set up, hence the clarification here. The aim of this service is to underpin the strategic priorities of East Sussex County Council's Adult Social Care and Children's Services Departments, and local Health and Housing partners, to provide a flexible, outcomes-focussed on-site housing support service that: (i) prevents a wide range of crisis situations including homelessness; (ii) supports Clients to stay safe, including their mental and physical wellbeing, and better manage their use of substances and complex needs; (iii) builds resilience, in part by taking an asset-based approach to personal development that enables employment and future independent living; (iv) actively supports healthy living and well-being; (v) actively promotes self-care and avoids hospital or accommodation-based care or use of the Criminal Justice System; and (vi) proactively supports Clients to regain independence, maximising their capacity to live independently, and to move on with specialist support to prevent future crises. Additional information: This is a live market and suppliers can apply for a place on the Approved List at any point until 10 working days prior to the end of the Approved List. All applications must be through the SE Shared Services portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home Please note that the contract start date is not 15 August 2025, and call-off contracts can start from 01 September 2020. This error is deliberate as the system does not allow a contract start date prior to the date information can be requested/applications received by, however this mandatory field criteria does not suit the Approved List set up, hence the clarification here. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2eb4837e-41d9-4342-9f92-adee57704282
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97d968c2-9afc-45d6-b46f-8578670af46e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

70210000 - Residential property renting or leasing services

70331000 - Residential property services

70333000 - Housing services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

98341000 - Accommodation services

98341100 - Accommodation management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£116,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SE SHARED SERVICES
Contact Name
Amy Wilkinson (ESCC)
Contact Email
amy.wilkinson@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01323 466788

Buyer Location

Locality
EAST SUSSEX
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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