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Contract for Discovery Phase for the Early Support Programme

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Jan 2026 at 16:01

Award Notice
Award

16 Jan 2026 at 15:46

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has awarded a contract titled "Contract for Discovery Phase for the Early Support Programme" under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy Services. This procurement, conducted through a selective process as a call-off from a framework agreement, is valued at £400,000. The contract pertains to services delivered primarily in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically in Chichester, West Sussex (Postal Code: PO19 1RQ). The contract period started on 15 December 2025 and is set to conclude on 30 April 2026. The award stage of the procurement process was marked by the publication of the award notice on 16 January 2026, following its activation on 8 December 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large-scale consultancy firms with expertise in business and management services. Although not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, companies capable of contributing strategic insights during the discovery phase of the Early Support Programme could enhance their portfolio and build a strong relationship with a regional government authority. Participation in such contracts could lead to potential future collaborations, as well as positioning a firm as a key player in similar public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Discovery Phase for the Early Support Programme

Notice Description

CALL-OFF CONTRACT Discovery Phase for the Early Support Programme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9cdb2a0-8ffa-4216-95cc-0c4981012209
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39541027-016a-4725-a4e7-c0a4163d6592
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 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
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWTON CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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