Planning

WSCC AE Community Advice and Support Market Engagement

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

04 Aug 2021 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council is in the planning stage for the procurement of a ‘Community Advice & Support’ service, a generalist advice service catering to the residents of West Sussex. This contract aims to support individuals in crisis situations and is a result of a partnership that began in 2010. The service will operate across various locations in each District and Borough area. The market engagement session is set for 1st September 2021, with an invitation to express interest by 27th August 2021. The contract is expected to last for up to seven years, succeeding the current agreement with Citizens Advice West Sussex, which expires on 31st March 2022. The relevant industry category for this tender falls under health and social work services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community support, health, and social services. Organisations with experience in providing general advice services or support to vulnerable populations would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the contract's broad reach across West Sussex, including partnerships with other voluntary and statutory organisations, firms that can demonstrate effective collaboration and a strong community presence may find this an advantageous opportunity for growth and service impact in the region.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

WSCC AE Community Advice and Support Market Engagement

Notice Description

The 'Community Advice & Support' service is a generalist advice service provided across West Sussex with locations & activities in each District & Borough area. The contract is funded via a long-standing partnership arrangement between the County Council and the District and Borough Councils that dates back to 2010. This is a universal access service with a high-profile brand identity and is a key part of the prevention network operating across West Sussex. The service is often the first point of contact for people in crisis situations and works with other voluntary and statutory sector organisations across the county.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The 'Community Advice & Support' service is a generalist advice service provided across West Sussex with locations & activities in each District & Borough area. The contract is funded via a long-standing partnership arrangement between the County Council and the District and Borough Councils that dates back to 2010. This is a universal access service with a high-profile brand identity and is a key part of the prevention network operating across West Sussex. The service is often the first point of contact for people in crisis situations and works with other voluntary and statutory sector organisations across the county.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d09d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018735-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alison Eastman
Contact Email
alison.eastman@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 330224813

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RG
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
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-02d09d-2021-08-04T12:00:05+01:00",
    "date": "2021-08-04T12:00:05+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-02d09d",
    "description": "West Sussex County Council and the District & Borough Councils in West Sussex are seeking to engage with organisations who would be interested in providing a countywide 'Community Advice & Support' service. The 'Community Advice & Support' service is a generalist advice service provided across West Sussex with locations & activities in each District & Borough area. The contract is funded via a long-standing partnership arrangement between the County Council and the District and Borough Councils that dates back to 2010. This is a universal access service with a high-profile brand identity and is a key part of the prevention network operating across West Sussex. The service is often the first point of contact for people in crisis situations and works with other voluntary and statutory sector organisations across the county. The current 2019-22 contract with Citizens Advice West Sussex will cease on 31st March 2022 and work is now underway to award a new contract for up to 7 years. We are holding market engagement sessions on Wednesday 1st September which will cover the requirements for the service and the context for service delivery. To express an interest in participating in this please provide the name and email address of the participants by sending a correspondence via the portal. Please do so by Friday 27th August at the very latest.",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-02d09d",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "WSCC AE Community Advice and Support Market Engagement",
        "status": "planned",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "85000000",
            "description": "Health and social work services"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "description": "The 'Community Advice & Support' service is a generalist advice service provided across West Sussex with locations & activities in each District & Borough area. The contract is funded via a long-standing partnership arrangement between the County Council and the District and Borough Councils that dates back to 2010. This is a universal access service with a high-profile brand identity and is a key part of the prevention network operating across West Sussex. The service is often the first point of contact for people in crisis situations and works with other voluntary and statutory sector organisations across the county.",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "The 'Community Advice & Support' service is a generalist advice service provided across West Sussex with locations & activities in each District & Borough area. The contract is funded via a long-standing partnership arrangement between the County Council and the District and Borough Councils that dates back to 2010. This is a universal access service with a high-profile brand identity and is a key part of the prevention network operating across West Sussex. The service is often the first point of contact for people in crisis situations and works with other voluntary and statutory sector organisations across the county.",
                "status": "planned"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKJ2"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "County of West Sussex"
                },
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2021-08-02T00:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-6028",
            "name": "West Sussex County Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "West Sussex County Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "County Hall, West Street",
                "locality": "Chichester",
                "region": "UKJ2",
                "postalCode": "PO19 1RG",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Alison Eastman",
                "telephone": "+44 330224813",
                "email": "alison.eastman@westsussex.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/default.aspx",
                "buyerProfile": "https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Tenders/Current",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "REGIONAL_AUTHORITY",
                        "description": "Regional or local authority"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "id": "01",
                        "description": "General public services"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-6028",
        "name": "West Sussex County Council"
    },
    "language": "en"
}