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CANS Assessment Tool Implementation and Training

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Feb 2026 at 11:00

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has concluded a direct award procurement process under the Procurement Act 2023, focused on the implementation and training of the Child & Adolescent Needs & Strengths (CANS) Assessment Tool. The procurement, valued at £208,600, falls under the services category and is facilitated without competition as part of a below-threshold process. This initiative is undertaken with grant funding from the Department for Education (DfE), with a contract period spanning from 28th February to 31st March 2026. The contracted supplier is the Centre for Outcomes of Care, operating primarily within the UK South East region, covering areas such as Sussex, Surrey, and Kent. This procurement follows a light-touch regime and targets completion outside of typical frameworks.

This tender provides lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and specialist training services, particularly those holding expertise in multi-agency assessment tools. It would benefit large-scale businesses adept at managing government contracts, although the procurement structure also considers the potential suitability for SMEs and voluntary organisations. By engaging as a supplier, businesses stand to enhance their portfolio with government contracts, leveraging the provision of licensed, critical assessment tools in educational settings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CANS Assessment Tool Implementation and Training

Notice Description

The Child & Adolescent Needs & Strengths (CANS) Assessment Tool Implementation and Training of STAFF , utilising the grant funding received from DfE. CANS is a licensed multi agency assessment tool, and Outcomes for Care are the sole licensed UK provider. Direct Award under Procurement Act 2023, using the justification set out in Schedule 5, Paragraph 5 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017781-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£208,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRE FOR OUTCOMES OF CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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