Planning

Framework for Accommodation Based Services

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 06:54

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Framework for Accommodation Based Services" focused on the services category, specifically social work services with accommodation. The procurement is being conducted under the UK legal basis 2023/54, classified as a public authority - sub-central government, and is designed with a light touch regime that is above the threshold. The location for this procurement is Chichester, UK, with key future dates including the publishing of a further notice on 31st March 2026, and the commencement of the contract on 1st October 2027, slated to continue until 30th September 2033, with a potential extension up to 30th September 2035.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, given its suitability criteria and the framework agreement's design. Businesses that provide services related to social work and accommodation are ideal candidates to compete for this contract. The framework offers a structured opportunity to deliver vital services within West Sussex, enabling local enterprises to expand their portfolio and potentially secure long-term engagements. The planned renewal capability adds an attractive aspect for businesses looking to sustain operations and build a consistent revenue stream through public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Accommodation Based Services

Notice Description

Framework covering all accommodation based services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051fba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025456-2025
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
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20262 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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