Planning

Children's Home Collaborative Project

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Children's Home Collaborative Project" is currently in the planning stage, orchestrated by West Sussex County Council. This initiative, anticipated to offer a new residential care solution for children and young persons, especially those with complex needs, is expected to benefit approximately 30 service users in West Sussex. The procurement's main category is services within the health and social work sector. The project is planned to take place in the UKJ2 region, with a planned contract starting from 1st July 2026 and potentially extending until 30th June 2032. As this is a pipeline notice, it does not yet constitute the commencement of a procurement procedure, and the formal notice for the tender is expected on 15th April 2026. The project is substantial, with a planned value of £79,000,000 and includes a framework agreement within the light-touch regime.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) due to the suitability criteria. Companies specialising in health and social work services and capable of delivering comprehensive residential care solutions are well-suited to compete for this long-term contract. The inclusion of a framework agreement further enhances its attractiveness, providing businesses the potential to secure ongoing collaboration with West Sussex County Council. With the projected start date still a year away, interested businesses have ample time to prepare strategic proposals to engage in this significant public sector opportunity.

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Notice Title

Children's Home Collaborative Project

Notice Description

This is a PIPELINE NOTICE for a new residential care solution for children and young persons, including those with complex needs, for circa 30 West Sussex service users. This IS NOT the commencement of a procurement procedure, neither it is a call for expressions of interest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051b6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024108-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£79,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 4-5 years
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
Daiga Allen
Contact Email
bsdprocurement@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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