Planning

ESCC-CL-PME Supported living care services for working age adults with a learning disability

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

11 Feb 2026 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Supported living care services for working age adults with a learning disability." This contract pertains to health and social work services and is focused on facilities located at Warwick House and Steyne Road in Seaford, East Sussex. The procurement process initiates with a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) event via Microsoft Teams, scheduled for 5th March 2026. Interested parties must register by 27th February 2026 to participate, with the service commencement anticipated in December 2026. The buyer aims to appoint a single care and support provider for a contract with a gross value of £4,440,000, directed at services in the UKJ22 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the health and social care sector, particularly those experienced in supported living care services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to compete for this contract, making it advantageous for businesses aiming to establish or expand their services in East Sussex. The procurement process, governed under a light-touch regime, facilitates participation through straightforward registration via the Proactis portal, encouraging diverse providers to engage with upcoming notices on 23rd March 2026. Successful bidders will benefit from a long-term contract, potentially extending up to November 2033, fostering stability and growth through this partnership with East Sussex County Council.

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Notice Title

ESCC-CL-PME Supported living care services for working age adults with a learning disability

Notice Description

Preliminary market engagement event in relation to East Sussex County Council Supported living care services provision for working age adults with a learning disability at Warwick House and Steyne Road, Seaford, East Sussex. East Sussex County Council is to recommission it's supported living care services at Warwick House and Steyne Road, Seaford for a new contract with a Service Commencement date of December 2026. The Council is seeking to appoint a single care and support provider. For information on how to secure your place at the event on Wednesday 4th March 2026. Please register your place via Proactis - Supplier Network (proactisp2p.com) If you have problems registering for the event, please contact Proactis at Proactis - Supplier Network (proactisp2p.com) contact us or at Proactis (kayako.com)

Planning Information

A Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) event to take place virtually via the Microsoft 'Teams' App with ESCC hosting. To access the Invite to the Market Engagement Event you are required to access the Proactis portal. Please note the deadline to register your organisation to attend is 27th February 2026. You will need to register as a 'Supplier' (provider) on the portal first if your organisation has not done so already. The link to the Proactis Portal is at https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login The opportunity reference to search for this Market Engagement Event is: RFX1001242

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e4d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012579-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£3,703,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLJ22 East Sussex CC

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

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