Planning

Supported Accommodation Housing Pathway (16-25yrs).

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process to establish a Supported Accommodation Housing Pathway for 16-25-year-olds in West Sussex. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting social work and related services. The planned procurement, associated with CPV codes 85300000, 85311000, and 85311300, involves a contract value estimated at £18,000,000. The procurement is conducted under a light-touch regime, and it is anticipated that the official tender process will commence around 26th January 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2031, with the potential for renewal. The procurement location is within the UKJ2 region of the United Kingdom.

This pipeline notice presents significant opportunities for businesses providing social work services with accommodation, especially those focusing on support for children and young people. Organisations classified as Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) might find it particularly beneficial to prepare for this opportunity, as they are deemed suitable for this procurement. With a sizeable budget and a clear focus on welfare services, businesses with expertise in delivering such services should consider positioning themselves for growth and collaboration within this sector once the procurement process initiates.

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Notice Title

Supported Accommodation Housing Pathway (16-25yrs).

Notice Description

This is a PIPELINE NOTICE for a requirement of providing a Supported Accommodation Housing Pathway to 16-25-year-olds in West Sussex. Please note that the value is a very rough estimate as we waiting for funding details from our other contributors. This notice IS NOT the commencement of the procurement procedure, neither is it a call for expressions of interest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025301-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
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
26 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 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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