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Partnership Agreement for Academic Links and Research Support to East Sussex County Council Public Health Team

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Nov 2025 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by East Sussex County Council pertains to a Partnership Agreement for Academic Links and Research Support with the University of Brighton, specifically for the Public Health Team. This award has been completed and falls under the 'Health and Social Work Services' category. The project is located in Lewes, UK, and is managed from County Hall, St Anne's Crescent. The procurement method adopted here was 'direct,' executed as a 'below threshold - without competition,' under the 'light touch' regime. The contract was awarded on 1st October 2025 and will run through to 31st March 2027, with a potential extension until 31st March 2029. The gross contract value is £277,200, excluding VAT, amounting to £231,000.

This tender provides substantial business opportunities for entities involved in academic, research, and health service sectors. It represents an ideal opportunity for businesses that specialise in academic mentoring, research support, or collaborate closely with public health departments to expand their portfolio. Companies with a focus on health and social work services, particularly those capable of contributing to academic and research capabilities, can benefit from this partnership. The existing collaboration underscores the value placed on local and academic partnerships by sub-central government authorities in the UK.

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Notice Title

Partnership Agreement for Academic Links and Research Support to East Sussex County Council Public Health Team

Notice Description

The University will provide services to the Council throughout the Agreement including academic and research drop ins, Academic mentoring, a support programme for VCSE partners to develop research and supporting ESCC to bid for academic related funding opportunities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d9db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070825-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£231,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
caroline.lloyd@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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