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Contract for the provision of Carers Centre for East Sussex

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Jul 2025 at 07:25

Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of services at the Carers Centre in East Sussex. The procurement process, classified under "Health and social work services" (CPV 85000000), employed an open procedure that surpasses the standard threshold. The services will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Initially commencing on 1 October 2019, the contract has been extended to conclude on 31 March 2027. The tender stage is complete, and the details were most recently published on 1 July 2025.

This procurement presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) facilitating health and social services, as the process was tailored to suit SMEs without VCSE considerations. Businesses experienced in providing comprehensive support services to carers across a countywide scope will find this tender viable for growth. By engaging in providing such pivotal community services, companies have the potential to expand their operations and establish a significant presence in public health service provision within East Sussex.

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Notice Title

Contract for the provision of Carers Centre for East Sussex

Notice Description

A single provider was appointed by the Council to deliver the Carers Centre services for East Sussex . The concept of a "Carers Centre" is that a single provider will provide services and interventions for carers across the whole of the County. The contract started in October 2019 under PCR2015 and had an initial term of 5 years and 6 months, ending 31 March 2025. An allowed for extension option of up to 24 months has been agreed and the new contract end date is 31 March 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40152437-f665-4edb-a85f-d8a8e0b5ae67
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e89b1f51-0582-4079-bf56-93e249276ca4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,305,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,305,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARE FOR THE CARERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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