Planning

Care and Support in Extra Care Housing

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

02 Jun 2026 at 08:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

02 Jun 2026 at 08:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

08 May 2026 at 13:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 May 2025 at 15:27

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council is currently in the planning stage of a tender process for the "Care and Support in Extra Care Housing" project. Situated in Chichester, the council is engaging with the market to inform how services will be organised and delivered, aligning with their agreed vision. This engagement aims to optimise the use of combined housing and care assets to achieve the best outcomes for customers. The planned tender, identified by the procurement ID I-51195, falls under the industry category of social work and related services, with a focus on service delivery. A key deadline for the Early Market Engagement Questionnaire is set for 8th June 2026. This provides interested suppliers a chance to influence the arrangement and operation of future services prior to a formal tender notice expected by 31st August 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in social care and housing services. With a projected gross value of £61.2 million, the contract will be implemented over a period starting 1st October 2027 and ending 30th September 2031, with the possibility of renewal. The framework agreement approach promises long-term engagement and partnership opportunities, suitable for enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive care and support services within a structured, regulatory framework. Providers with innovative solutions for effective resource use and customer service in the housing sector will be well-suited to compete in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Care and Support in Extra Care Housing

Notice Description

The purpose of this Early Market Engagement Questionnaire is to support the re commissioning of ECH Care and Support services in line with WSCC agreed vision and service model. The engagement seeks to inform how services can be most effectively arranged and operationally delivered, ensuring the best possible outcomes for customers and the optimal use of combined housing and care assets. Providers can find the market engagement paper at https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Planning Information

The purpose of this Early Market Engagement Questionnaire is to support the re commissioning of ECH Care and Support services in line with WSCC agreed vision and service model. The engagement seeks to inform how services can be most effectively arranged and operationally delivered, ensuring the best possible outcomes for customers and the optimal use of combined housing and care assets.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051713-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2031 4-5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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