Planning

Technology Enabled Care 2028

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

29 Jul 2025 at 11:27

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 10:24

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council, acting as the contracting authority, is in the planning stages for the "Technology Enabled Care 2028" procurement process, aimed at re-procuring the existing care service. This procurement is categorised under services, specifically social work and related services, and operates under the light-touch regime. The tender is planned above threshold standards with a contract period starting on 1st August 2028 and concluding on 31st July 2031, with potential extension until 31st July 2033. The next announcement regarding this procurement is expected by 1st October 2027. The council is situated in Chichester, United Kingdom, and serves as a sub-central government authority.

This procurement presents an exciting opportunity for businesses involved in social work services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given their stated suitability for the contract lot. The renewal potential of the contract adds an additional growth opportunity, encouraging sustained engagement and service provision. Companies specialising in technology-enabled care solutions can leverage this tender to expand their market presence and establish long-term collaboration with the local government in West Sussex.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technology Enabled Care 2028

Notice Description

Re-procurement of the current Technology Enabled Care Service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052185
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043834-2025
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2028 - 31 Jul 2031 2-3 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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