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Direct Award of engagement with, and a needs assessment of, sex work in East Sussex

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 May 2023 at 09:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex County Council has recently awarded a contract for the direct engagement with, and needs assessment of, sex work in East Sussex. This service contract falls under the Health and social work services industry category with a total value of £60,000. The procurement method used was Other - Direct Award, and the contract period is from 1st March 2023 to 1st September 2023. The award was made to THE SOCIAL MARKETING GATEWAY LIMITED, and the main procurement criteria included being suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations.

This awarded contract by the East Sussex County Council presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the health and social work services sector to engage in similar public procurement opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary and community organisations, are well-suited to compete for such tenders. This contract showcases the council's commitment to engaging external expertise to better understand and support vulnerable communities within East Sussex, creating potential growth avenues for businesses in the local area and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Award of engagement with, and a needs assessment of, sex work in East Sussex

Notice Description

A scoping to understand the incidence of sex work and health and wellbeing assets and needs of Sex Workers in East Sussex.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79fc5fcf-442e-44b3-b6b0-5a94d01d6971
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad98a4f-26f8-486b-878b-48edc3be03b7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 1 Sep 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

THE SOCIAL MARKETING GATEWAY

Further Information

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