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title: "Provision of Nurse Led Absence Management Services"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Nurse Led Absence Management Services

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2c1d6bd-83ae-4aeb-acd5-c914dbe4fa60

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of Nurse Led Absence Management Services. The procurement falls under the miscellaneous health services category (CPV code 85140000) and is located at BN7 1UE, Lewes, England. The contract, managed through a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement, commenced on 1 April 2021 and will end on 31 March 2026. This notice details the second allowed extension of the contract. The total contract value is £782,280, awarded to Goodshape UK Limited.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in absence management services. The contract being awarded to a large entity like Goodshape UK Limited suggests that businesses with substantial capabilities in health administration and management could be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are explicitly noted as suitable candidates for this type of procurement, highlighting the inclusive nature of the tendering process. By leveraging such opportunities, businesses can expand their portfolios and gain valuable experience in public sector contracts.

## Notice

This notice is to inform of the 2nd of 2 allowed for extensions for this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5a2c707-12ec-4ac6-a63d-603eb24cfbe5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £782,280 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £782,280 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOODSHAPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2024 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5a2c707-12ec-4ac6-a63d-603eb24cfbe5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5a2c707-12ec-4ac6-a63d-603eb24cfbe5
  25th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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