Tender

Provision of Client Support Consultancy Services Framework

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

02 Mar 2026 at 18:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 12:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

23 Jun 2025 at 12:14

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council is actively engaged in the procurement of consultancy services through its Client Support Consultancy Services Framework, a process that opens significant opportunities for relevant businesses. Located in Chichester, UK, the Council is seeking to enhance its consultancy pool through an open procedure which is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines for submission on 27 March 2026. The framework is valued at GBP 2,400,000, and caters primarily to business, management, evaluation, and highways consultancy services, under the industry category of services. Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically in English, within the specified timeframe. The framework agreement is designed to foster sustained competition by reopening in years 3 and 6 until its end date of 10 May 2034.

This tender represents a prime opportunity for consulting firms specialised in business management, evaluation, and highway consultancy services to expand their market presence and capitalize on growth within the public sector. Firms with strong expertise in these areas will find this framework advantageous due to its structure that aims to include new providers at defined points, ensuring ongoing competitiveness and access to innovative market solutions. The open procurement method welcomes diverse submissions, offering a robust platform for SMEs and established consultancies alike to secure a long-term partnership with West Sussex County Council. As the process supports electronic submissions, businesses can efficiently engage in this lucrative opportunity to deliver consultancy services while aligning with legal frameworks and public sector standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Client Support Consultancy Services Framework

Notice Description

Provision of Client Support Consultancy Services Framework for WSCC

Planning Information

Early Market Engagement was conducted with current contractors already on the Framework. A short questionnaire was used to understand preferred contract length and the NEC4 contract arrangement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0551b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018692-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
19 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 10 May 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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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