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ESCC - MA - Children's Advocacy and Independent Visitors

East Sussex County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2026 at 11:30

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Mar 2026 at 13:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council, a sub-central government public authority, has awarded a contract for the provision of Children's Advocacy and Independent Visiting Services. This service targets children and young people looked after by the council, care leavers, and those receiving social care services. The procurement falls under the health and social work services industry sector and is located in the UKJ22 region. The procurement process reached the award stage on 16th June 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st August 2026. It is set for a duration of three years with a potential extension of up to two additional years, subject to satisfactory provider performance. The procurement utilised an open competition method, designed for below-threshold service contracts, under the 'light touch' regime.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for qualified providers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises keen on expanding in the public sector health and social work services domain. Suppliers with expertise in advocacy and independent visiting services for children and care leavers are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The contract, valued at £450,000, provides the potential for service providers to establish a foothold or expand their presence in the public sector, especially due to the contract's renewal potential and the importance of the services provided. Prospective bidders should possess requisite insurance cover and demonstrate quality assurance credentials to meet the council’s selection criteria effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESCC - MA - Children's Advocacy and Independent Visitors

Notice Description

East Sussex County Council have awarded a suitably qualified and experienced provider to deliver Children's Advocacy and Independent Visiting Services for children and young people who are looked after by ESCC, care leavers, and those receiving social care services. The contract will start 01 August 2026 and will run for 3 years, with the option to extend for up to 2 years. A standstill period does not apply.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A possible extension of up to 24 months will be included in the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066202
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056543-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open 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
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Sussex County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RECONSTRUCT (CHILDREN AND ADULT SERVICES) LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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