Planning

OP Residential Framework 2027

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 15:10

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council is planning a procurement process for the "OP Residential Framework 2027", which focuses on residential nursing care services. This contract falls under the services category and adheres to light touch regime regulations, applicable for tenders above threshold. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a projected contract period from 1st October 2027 to 30th September 2033, with potential extensions up to 30th September 2035. The future notice for this opportunity is scheduled for 1st September 2026, giving interested parties ample time to prepare. The procurement aims to establish a framework agreement that will cater to the specific needs of older person's residential care. The opportunity is situated in Chichester, West Sussex, a prime location for businesses in this sector.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in residential nursing care services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). With West Sussex County Council as the buying organisation, businesses engaging with this framework can expect a stable and beneficial partnership, aligning with a major public authority's needs. Companies that can deliver high-quality care services, adhere to regulatory standards, and efficiently manage long-term contracts are well-suited for this opportunity. The planned framework agreement signifies a structured and continuous demand, providing a reliable stream of business for successful bidders over several years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OP Residential Framework 2027

Notice Description

Older Persons Residential Framework 2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051efb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025224-2025
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

85144100 - Residential nursing care services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bsd.procurement@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
Not specified
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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