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22 Jul 2026 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by East Sussex County Council, in conjunction with numerous local authorities in Sussex, focuses on a "Supported Housing Strategic Needs Assessment". This initiative is in preparation for the new Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023. It falls under the services industry category and involves evaluation consultancy services. The procurement utilised a limited method due to its below-threshold requirement, resulting in a contract starting on 20th July 2026 and concluding on 31st December 2026, valued at £191,988 gross. Both East and West Sussex County Councils acted as buyers, with the award being fully completed and active as of 22nd July 2026, involving PRIVATE PUBLIC LTD as the main supplier.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services, especially small to medium enterprises (SMEs), to provide insights that aid in developing strategic housing plans. Companies operating within the United Kingdom, particularly those with expertise in consulting for public authorities, can leverage this contract to strengthen their portfolios and expand their reach in the public sector. The active collaboration among various local councils further highlights a significant market for consultancy services focused on public housing assessments. As this is part of regulatory preparations, businesses with innovative approaches to regulatory changes would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Supported Housing Strategic Needs Assessment

Notice Description

The local authorities in Sussex (Adur District Council, Arun District Council, Brighton & Hove City Council, Chichester District Council, Crawley Borough Council, Eastbourne Borough Council, East Sussex County Council, Hastings Borough Council, Horsham District Council, Lewes District Council, Mid-Sussex District Council, Rother District Council, Wealden District Council, West Sussex County Council and Worthing Borough Council) are working together to prepare for the new Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023. The authorities are seeking to commission a Pan-Sussex strategic needs assessment, which will inform local Supported Housing Strategies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d0e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069196-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£159,990 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
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
Additional Buyers

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
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)
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

PRIVATE PUBLIC

Further Information

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