Award

WSCC-Day Opportunities and Prevention Services 2025 - Apuldram Centre

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

27 Oct 2025 at 11:41

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Award

27 Oct 2025 at 08:42

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Planning

23 Sep 2025 at 09:42

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by West Sussex County Council has completed successfully with the award of the contract for "WSCC-Day Opportunities and Prevention Services 2025 - Apuldram Centre" on 27th October 2025. The focus of this procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category, specifically for support services involving Learning Disabilities, Physical and Sensory Impairments, Acquired Brain Injuries, and Autism. The procurement method was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined process typical of light-touch regimes. The services will be provided in Chichester, located in the UKJ2 region, starting from 10th November 2025 and expected to run until 30th June 2027, with a possible extension of up to one year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), with companies like The Apuldram Centre being well-suited, highlighting the procurement's potential for nurturing community-oriented businesses. This contract, valued at approximately £182,469, is designed to provide essential services catering to complex needs, which can allow businesses operating in the specialised service sector to expand service offerings and capabilities. With a focus on providing crucial social services, this opportunity offers a platform for growth through impact-focused delivery and strengthening partnerships within the local governmental framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSCC-Day Opportunities and Prevention Services 2025 - Apuldram Centre

Notice Description

Day Opportunities and Prevention services for people with a Learning Disability, Physical and Sensory Impairment, Acquired Brain Injury and/or Autism. Lot 2 complex needs - Chichester: Apuldram Centre

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059fe3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068498-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,583,573 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£182,468 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Procurement and Contract Management Team
Contact Email
bsdprocurement@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE APULDRAM CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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