Tender

WSCC AE Framework Reopening for Urgent and Specialist Personal Support Placements for Children's Services

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Sep 2022 at 10:53

Tender Notice
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07 Mar 2022 at 06:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Sussex County Council is conducting a procurement process for urgent and specialist personal support placements for children's services. The contract covers services to support children with additional needs and disabilities, including assistance for parents and carers. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on February 26, 2026, and the contract period starting on February 27, 2026.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies interested in providing health and social work services, specifically in the area of social work services without accommodation. Businesses looking to compete should focus on offering services related to supporting children with additional needs and disabilities, as well as providing assistance to parents and carers. The location of the procurement is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSCC AE Framework Reopening for Urgent and Specialist Personal Support Placements for Children's Services

Notice Description

The procurement is being conducted by West Sussex County Council, whilst working with Surrey County Council. Both Local Authorities will have the ability to utilise the Framework from the commencement date. This framework is now open to receive new applications to join the framework. The contract covers urgent and specialist personal support to children with additional needs and disabilities. Personal support in the home has two main roles: o Supporting children and young people with additional needs and disabilities to achieve the outcomes of their care plan. o Supporting parents and carers, by giving them assistance with their caring responsibilities or a short break. This is to enable them to look after their own emotional and physical health and provide more sustainable care to their whole family. Additional information: The application information pack and supporting information can be accessed via the Councils portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-551603b2-537c-4315-8b95-027aa6a7752f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb4d986b-5dbb-447b-9f06-68a04aa1f2ae
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 20262 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL (CAP)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST SUSSEX
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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