Planning

Extra Care from 2027

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 15:27

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council is in the planning stage for a procurement titled "Extra Care from 2027," aimed at service provision within the social work sector, specifically offering social work services with accommodation. The council operates from County Hall, Chichester, located in the UK region of UKJ27. This procurement falls under the 'services' category and features a special 'light touch' regime, indicating flexibility suitable for innovative solutions. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2027 and conclude by 30th September 2031, with a potential extension to 30th September 2033. Interested parties should note that future notices are anticipated by 31st August 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability for these organisations. With a framework agreement and the ability for renewal, it offers long-term engagement potential for businesses specialising in social work services or accommodation solutions. Companies with innovative service offerings or emerging technologies in care services may find this procurement advantageous for establishing or expanding operations in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Extra Care from 2027

Notice Description

Extra Care Services from 2027

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/025253-2025
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

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

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
31 Aug 20267 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
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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