--- title: "WSCC - Day Opportunities, Employment, Volunteering and Prevention Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c7ac6538-d5cc-40bd-9aad-46f8974a1570" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c7ac6538-d5cc-40bd-9aad-46f8974a1570" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7ac6538-d5cc-40bd-9aad-46f8974a1570.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7ac6538-d5cc-40bd-9aad-46f8974a1570.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-01-18" --- # WSCC - Day Opportunities, Employment, Volunteering and Prevention Services Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7ac6538-d5cc-40bd-9aad-46f8974a1570 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c7ac6538-d5cc-40bd-9aad-46f8974a1570) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7ac6538-d5cc-40bd-9aad-46f8974a1570.json) ## Summary The West Sussex County Council is undertaking a tender process named "WSCC - Day Opportunities, Employment, Volunteering and Prevention Services" in the health and social work services category. The procurement stage is currently open, and the deadline for tender submissions is on March 1, 2024. The contract period is expected to start on July 1, 2024, and end on June 30, 2028. This tender aims to provide support services for individuals with disabilities and autism across various districts and boroughs in West Sussex. This public procurement opportunity by West Sussex County Council presents a chance for businesses specialised in social work services or related fields to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Businesses that can offer day opportunities, employment support, and volunteering services catering to individuals with diverse needs in the specified geographic areas are well-suited to compete in this tender process. ## Notice West Sussex County Council is procuring Day Opportunity, Employment, Volunteering and Prevention services for people with a Learning Disability, Physical and Sensory Impairment, Acquired Brain Injury and/or Autism as well as for carers. There are approximately 3,400 people aged 15+ years living with a moderate to severe learning disability, and it is estimated that there are 7,200 adults (18+ years) living with autism in West Sussex. The Council is committed to improving the quality standard of the quality of services being delivered to the citizens of the county, seeing outcomes for Service Users as an important driver towards raising community stability and health. It is seeking to emphasise a high importance on quality standards across West Sussex and therefore it is seeking suppliers who can work to continually review and improve the standard of service they provide to the citizens of the county. West Sussex County Council, has a strategic commitment to supporting people with a learning disability, physical and sensory impairment, acquired brain injury and/or autism, as demonstrated by the 'Life you want to lead' Adult Social Care strategy 2022 - 2025. The Service Provider is required, as a key partner, to support the high-level priorities within this. The five priorities are: 1. Building relationships and connections 2. Empowerment 3. Home 4. Addressing gaps 5. Inclusion and tackling inequalities This tender is split into 3 Lots: Lot 1 Drop-in and outreach Hub Support, and Day Opportunities for people with needs requiring less than 1:1 support in each district and borough, with transport costs included. This Lot is split into 6 Sub-Lot Areas: Adur District & Worthing Borough, Arun District, Chichester District, Crawley Borough, Horsham District, and Mid-Sussex District. Lot 2 Day Opportunities for people with complex needs (defined by requiring at least 1:1 support) based in at least one location in the Northern area (which consists of Crawley Borough, Horsham District and Mid-Sussex District areas) and one in the Coastal area of the County (which includes the Adur District, Arun District, Chichester District and Worthing Borough areas), with transport costs included. Lot 3 Employment and volunteering support services to be delivered from at least one location in the Northern area (including Crawley Borough, Horsham and Mid-Sussex Districts), at least one in the Southern area (including the Adur District and Worthing Borough and Littlehampton and Rustington areas of Arun District), and at least one in the Western area (including Chichester District and Aldwick, Bognor Regis and Felpham areas of Arun District). Full details of the services required can be found in the tender documents. (To register for Atamis, West Sussex County Council's e-tendering portal please visit - https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78a38c80-d84b-4d33-9e6c-9927a0937ad7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,700,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 18 Jan 2024 at 13:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78a38c80-d84b-4d33-9e6c-9927a0937ad7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78a38c80-d84b-4d33-9e6c-9927a0937ad7 18th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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