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Direct Payment Support Services

West Sussex County Council

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

28 Oct 2025 at 08:41

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

15 Oct 2025 at 16:47

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

16 Jun 2025 at 16:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

10 Jun 2025 at 16:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

19 May 2025 at 12:09

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

19 May 2025 at 11:56

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council recently concluded the procurement process for Direct Payment Support Services, aimed at enhancing support to direct payment recipients and their support networks. The procurement method identified was an open procedure, with the contracting authority classified as a public authority within sub-central government. The scope of the contract focuses on health and social work services, specifically within the Chichester area, UKJ27. Having commenced well in advance, the contract is slated to begin on 1st April 2026, run for five years, and potentially extend by an additional two years. The award decision was made on 15th October 2025 with Independent Lives Limited appointed as the supplier. Notably, the total contract value is £2,924,804 gross, inclusive of optional services which may be paid for by the service users.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs specialising in health and social work services. The open procedure allowed multiple participants, with final bids exclusively from SMEs, indicating both interest and the competitive advantage for SMEs in similar future procurement scenarios. Businesses with expertise in direct payment management and those capable of providing dedicated advice and employment services for personal assistants can leverage their strengths through such tenders. The contractual structure also includes options for service extensions, thus providing prospective suppliers with avenues for sustained engagement and revenue generations in partnership with public-sector councils like West Sussex County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Payment Support Services

Notice Description

Direct Payment Support Services. The service will provide Direct Payment support to the recipients of a Direct Payment from the Authority and those who support them. The Service Supplier will also work with the Authority as a subject matter expert in partnership with the aim of developing access to Direct Payments to enable people to exercise choice and control over their care and support and facilitating the outcomes identified in their care and support plans.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Council can extend this contract by up to two years (2), but any extension will be at the Councils discretion.

Renewal: up to two years (2) extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0516bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068765-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,450,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,450,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,437,337 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
20 May 2025Expired
Award Date
15 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2032-07-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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 1RG
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Independent Lives Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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