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title: "WSCC AE Urgent and Specialist Personal Support Placements for Children's Services - AWARD"
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# WSCC AE Urgent and Specialist Personal Support Placements for Children's Services - AWARD

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL (CAP)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-434b497d-6adf-4558-a935-d56ef4876c54

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## Summary

The procurement process involves West Sussex County Council, in collaboration with Surrey County Council, seeking to provide urgent and specialist personal support placements for children's services. The award title for this contract is “WSCC AE Urgent and Specialist Personal Support Placements for Children's Services,” with a total value of £8,500,000. The contract will run from 1 March 2022 to 28 February 2026 and falls under the health and social work services industry category. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 14 December 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in support services for children with additional needs and disabilities. Companies that offer personal support and care management services would be especially well-suited to engage in this tender. By participating, these businesses can contribute to impactful community services while potentially enhancing their market presence and growth through successful contract fulfilment.

## Notice

The procurement is being conducted by West Sussex County Council, whilst working with Surrey County Council. Both Local Authorities will have the ability to utilise the Framework from the commencement date. The contract covers urgent and specialist personal support to children with additional needs and disabilities. Personal support in the home has two main roles: o Supporting children and young people with additional needs and disabilities to achieve the outcomes of their care plan. o Supporting parents and carers, by giving them assistance with their caring responsibilities or a short break. This is to enable them to look after their own emotional and physical health and provide more sustainable care to their whole family.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/965c752c-94e7-4443-9e62-efd81bf0c377 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL (CAP) |
| Locality | WEST SUSSEX |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1RQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUELIGHT HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2022 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/965c752c-94e7-4443-9e62-efd81bf0c377

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/965c752c-94e7-4443-9e62-efd81bf0c377
  4th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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