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title: "ESCC PS Residential Care, and Care and support to people with Learning Disabilities in the Hastings and Rother area"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL (ESCC)"
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# ESCC PS Residential Care, and Care and support to people with Learning Disabilities in the Hastings and Rother area

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL (ESCC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b5cf

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## Summary

The procurement process involves East Sussex County Council (ESCC), which is seeking a single care provider for residential care and support services for adults with learning disabilities in the Hastings and Rother area. The classified service falls under health and social work services with a total estimated value of £20,126,140. The tender was initiated and awarded under an open procurement method. The contract duration is six years, with a potential extension of up to two years, having started on 24 September 2021. Key contacts for this procurement include Phil Stone from ESCC, reachable via telephone or email for further inquiries.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for service providers specialising in health and social care, particularly those with a strong track record in supporting individuals with learning disabilities. Companies capable of delivering person-centred care, promoting independence, and implementing effective support plans will be well-positioned to compete. Given the ongoing demand for such services in the Hastings and Rother area, there is ample scope for businesses to engage in meaningful partnerships that enhance community welfare while driving their own growth.

## Notice

East Sussex County Council has awarded a single care provider to provide care and support for adults with learning disabilities, at five residential care settings in the Hastings and Rother area. All five residential care settings require a 24-hour Care and Support. Many of the Clients living within the Hastings and Rother residential properties were supported to move into these services in 1997, following the closure of long stay hospitals for people with a learning disability, in line with national policy.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

East Sussex County Council has awarded a single care provider to provide care and support for adults with learning disabilities, at five residential care settings in the Hastings and Rother area. All five residential care settings require a 24-hour Care and Support. Many of the Clients living within the Hastings and Rother residential properties were supported to move into these services in 1997, following the closure of long stay hospitals for people with a learning disability, in line with national policy.The overall purpose of the specified services is to:* Provide person centred and flexible personal care and support, to enable the Clients receiving support to develop and maintain their independence within these community settings * Provide a support environment that minimises unnecessary restrictions on freedom of movement and choice in peoples' lives* Develop an understanding of the frequency, patterns and reasons for an individuals' challenging behaviour * Develop support plans that deliver effective support to reduce frequency and severity of incidents of challenging behaviour* Promote social inclusion and social capital * Promote health, wellbeing and personal safety* Support access to the community and community activities, using appropriate modes of transport in line with individual support plans and available resources * To work with ESCC to agree the most appropriate service(s) that could be deregistered and reconfigured into a supported living model over the life of the contract * To, in principle, provide some fixed-term placements for adults with a learning disability. This would be with the acknowledgement that the service provider would need to have agreement from the CQC, and this provision is reflected in their statement of purpose. It would be essential to ensure Client compatibility and that Clients and their representatives are consulted on any plans for short term placements within the respective home. Additional information: 11.2.6 Estimate Value includes the possible extension.11.2.7 Contract Duration is for a certain period of 6 years. There will be a possible extension period of up to 24 months.

Renewal: Retendered approximately 18 months before the end date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026108-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2021 - 23 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,126,140 |
| Lots value | £20,126,140 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,126,140 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL (ESCC) |
| 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 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AFFINITY TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2021 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026108-2021
- 27 May 2021 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011869-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.affinitytrust.org
- https://eastsussex.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home
- https://sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing

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