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title: "Partnership Agreement for Academic Links and Research Support to East Sussex County Council"
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# Partnership Agreement for Academic Links and Research Support to East Sussex County Council

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e18e595-b7c8-4870-b097-96f3a3dc1d56

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## Summary

The East Sussex County Council has awarded a Partnership Agreement for Academic Links and Research Support to the University of Brighton. This procurement falls under the Health and social work services category. The contract is valued at £150,000 and will run from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The tender method used was direct award of a contract below the threshold, with the tender period ending on January 23, 2024. The Council is located in Lewes, England, providing opportunities for businesses in the South East region.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in public health, academic development, and Continuing Professional Development to collaborate with East Sussex County Council. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. The nature of the contract lends itself to innovative solutions and partnerships, fostering growth and knowledge exchange within the health and social work services sector.

## Notice

This is a Knowledge Exchange and Research Support Partnership Agreement between East Sussex County Council and University of Brighton. University of Brighton will help support East Sussex with Continuing Professional Development, academic development opportunities and qualifications in Public Health. The partnership will also support the public health team bid for academic related funding opportunities. Additional information: The total contract value is PS150,000 for 1 year. There are no options to extend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2621406-f08d-4089-b937-fd9a373aec7a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award of a Contract Below Threshold |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2024 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2621406-f08d-4089-b937-fd9a373aec7a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2621406-f08d-4089-b937-fd9a373aec7a
  22nd April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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