Tender

WSCC-Hospital Discharge Care Services 2026

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

08 Oct 2025 at 11:38

PlanningUpdate

28 May 2025 at 11:38

Planning

21 May 2025 at 07:59

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of Hospital Discharge Care Services in the Coastal West area of West Sussex. This tender, titled "WSCC-Hospital Discharge Care Services 2026," falls under the health and social work services industry category and involves two separate Lots based on geographical locations: Chichester and Bognor. The procurement process is conducted using the open procedure and will ensure the equitable provision of services in line with Integrated Care System objectives. Key dates include the tender period ending on 7th November 2025 and the award period concluding on 15th January 2026. The contract for these services begins on 1st April 2026 and could extend until 31st March 2030 subject to renewals.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses involved in health and social work services to expand their operations in the coastal regions of West Sussex. The open procurement method encourages participation from a broad range of suppliers, including SMEs, who are well-positioned to partner or subcontract within this expansive framework. Companies specialising in healthcare delivery can benefit from engaging in this contract, aligning with strategic NHS service improvements, and potentially securing a foothold in future service provisions. Moreover, the division into Lots offers varied opportunities for businesses to tailor their bids according to their strengths and regional expertise.

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Notice Title

WSCC-Hospital Discharge Care Services 2026

Notice Description

West Sussex County Council is procuring a Hospital Discharge Care Service provision in the Coastal West area of West Sussex. The services will be provided to Services Users who are referred by Sussex Community (NHS) Foundation Trust (SCFT) and West Sussex County Council (WSCC). The tender is split into two (2) separate Lots, which are spilt based on geographical area. The areas included within each Service are detailed below: o Coastal West- Chichester o Coastal West- Bognor The geographical Lots will ensure equitable service provision across the Western Coastal area of West Sussex. There will be a focus on the way services are made available and delivered in 'Neighbourhoods' as the Integrated Care System reviews the intermediate care arrangements in West Sussex, and as a result the Lot Service Areas will be regularly reviewed to ensure this continues to align with the NHS plans to deliver service provision. To view the tender documentation and submit a response please click on the following link to our e-tendering Portal and either Register or Login). https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Lot Information

Coastal West- Chichester

Coastal West- Chichester The geographical Lots will ensure equitable service provision across the Western Coastal area of West Sussex. There will be a focus on the way services are made available and delivered in 'Neighbourhoods' as the Integrated Care System reviews the intermediate care arrangements in West Sussex, and as a result the Lot Service Areas will be regularly reviewed to ensure this continues to align with the NHS plans to deliver service provision. Full details of the services required and information about the two (2) Lot areas can be found in the Tender Documents which can be viewed via our e-tendering Portal. https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Renewal: Up to two years (2) extension.

Coastal West- Bognor

Coastal West- Bognor The geographical Lots will ensure equitable service provision across the Western Coastal area of West Sussex. There will be a focus on the way services are made available and delivered in 'Neighbourhoods' as the Integrated Care System reviews the intermediate care arrangements in West Sussex, and as a result the Lot Service Areas will be regularly reviewed to ensure this continues to align with the NHS plans to deliver service provision. Full details of the services required and information about the two (2) Lot areas can be found in the Tender Documents which can be viewed via our e-tendering Portal. https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Renewal: Up to two years (2) extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0519ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063263-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£7,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-10-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bsdprocurement@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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