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title: "WSCC AA WELFARE BENEFITS ADVICE AND SUPPORT SERVICE"
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# WSCC AA WELFARE BENEFITS ADVICE AND SUPPORT SERVICE

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL (CAP)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db84a191-f8a4-4051-a988-82aeb7803dfa

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## Summary

The West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is currently in the tender stage for the "WSCC AA Welfare Benefits Advice and Support Service", aiming to appoint an external organisation to provide disability-related welfare benefits advice and support to parents and carers of children under 18 with special educational needs and disabilities in West Sussex. The open procurement process is under the category of health and social work services and has a contract value of £25,000, with a minimum bid value of £15,000. The tender period closes on 1 October 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 1 November 2021, lasting until 31 October 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care, particularly those with experience in providing welfare benefits advice and support services. Companies that have a strong capability in dealing with families and children with special educational needs and disabilities will find this procurement process especially relevant. The sizeable contract value and a clear duration make it an attractive venture for organisations seeking to expand their services in this sector.

## Notice

West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is looking to commission an external organisation to provide disability related welfare benefits advice and support to parent and carers of children and young people, under 18 years old, with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in West Sussex. Additional information: Quotation documentation is available via the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Tenders/Current Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09d7b549-ec83-45b9-931e-a025053f77bd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 (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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2021 at 13:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09d7b549-ec83-45b9-931e-a025053f77bd
- 13 Sep 2021 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09d7b549-ec83-45b9-931e-a025053f77bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09d7b549-ec83-45b9-931e-a025053f77bd
  13th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Tenders/Current

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