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title: "Contract for Discovery Phase for the Early Support Programme"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Contract for Discovery Phase for the Early Support Programme

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9cdb2a0-8ffa-4216-95cc-0c4981012209

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## Summary

West Sussex County Council has awarded a contract titled "Contract for Discovery Phase for the Early Support Programme" under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy Services. This procurement, conducted through a selective process as a call-off from a framework agreement, is valued at £400,000. The contract pertains to services delivered primarily in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically in Chichester, West Sussex (Postal Code: PO19 1RQ). The contract period started on 15 December 2025 and is set to conclude on 30 April 2026. The award stage of the procurement process was marked by the publication of the award notice on 16 January 2026, following its activation on 8 December 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large-scale consultancy firms with expertise in business and management services. Although not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, companies capable of contributing strategic insights during the discovery phase of the Early Support Programme could enhance their portfolio and build a strong relationship with a regional government authority. Participation in such contracts could lead to potential future collaborations, as well as positioning a firm as a key player in similar public sector projects.

## Notice

CALL-OFF CONTRACT Discovery Phase for the Early Support Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39541027-016a-4725-a4e7-c0a4163d6592 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| 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 | NEWTON CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 16:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39541027-016a-4725-a4e7-c0a4163d6592
- 16 Jan 2026 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00a19964-460e-46cf-924e-543f8fc3cd0b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39541027-016a-4725-a4e7-c0a4163d6592
  16th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00a19964-460e-46cf-924e-543f8fc3cd0b
  16th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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