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Hospital Discharge Lot 4 Central Seasonal Pressures

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Jan 2026 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by West Sussex County Council, as a public authority in the UK, is focused on addressing "Hospital Discharge Lot 4 Central Seasonal Pressures." This tender falls within the services industry, specifically classified under social work and related services. The contract was awarded to DMC CONSULTING SERVICES LTD directly, as it was conducted below the competitive threshold, through a light-touch regime. The procurement process was complete as of 19th January 2026, and the contract period is set to run from 20th January 2026 to 31st March 2026, with an option for renewal for another year. The location involved is primarily centred in Chichester, UKJ27 region, with potential services extending within the UKJ43 region for the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare discharge support services, especially those that can handle seasonal fluctuations efficiently. SMEs and socially conscious enterprises, including voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, are well-suited for similar opportunities, given the procurement's acknowledgment of their suitability criteria. The awarded contract, valued at approximately £513,555 GBP gross, signifies potential business growth through engaging in public sector contracts, allowing businesses to scale services and enhance their portfolio within government healthcare initiatives.

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Notice Title

Hospital Discharge Lot 4 Central Seasonal Pressures

Notice Description

Hospital Discharge Lot 4 Central Seasonal Pressures - Seasonal pressure contracts for Hospital Discharge

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0608a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004320-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

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
£427,962 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Shara Benson
Contact Email
bsdprocurement@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DMC CONSULTING SERVICES

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