---
title: "WSCC AE Community Advice and Support Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d09d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-08-04"
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# WSCC AE Community Advice and Support Market Engagement

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d09d

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## Summary

West Sussex County Council is in the planning stage for the procurement of a ‘Community Advice & Support’ service, a generalist advice service catering to the residents of West Sussex. This contract aims to support individuals in crisis situations and is a result of a partnership that began in 2010. The service will operate across various locations in each District and Borough area. The market engagement session is set for 1st September 2021, with an invitation to express interest by 27th August 2021. The contract is expected to last for up to seven years, succeeding the current agreement with Citizens Advice West Sussex, which expires on 31st March 2022. The relevant industry category for this tender falls under health and social work services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community support, health, and social services. Organisations with experience in providing general advice services or support to vulnerable populations would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the contract's broad reach across West Sussex, including partnerships with other voluntary and statutory organisations, firms that can demonstrate effective collaboration and a strong community presence may find this an advantageous opportunity for growth and service impact in the region.

## Notice

The 'Community Advice & Support' service is a generalist advice service provided across West Sussex with locations & activities in each District & Borough area. The contract is funded via a long-standing partnership arrangement between the County Council and the District and Borough Councils that dates back to 2010. This is a universal access service with a high-profile brand identity and is a key part of the prevention network operating across West Sussex. The service is often the first point of contact for people in crisis situations and works with other voluntary and statutory sector organisations across the county.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The 'Community Advice & Support' service is a generalist advice service provided across West Sussex with locations & activities in each District & Borough area. The contract is funded via a long-standing partnership arrangement between the County Council and the District and Borough Councils that dates back to 2010. This is a universal access service with a high-profile brand identity and is a key part of the prevention network operating across West Sussex. The service is often the first point of contact for people in crisis situations and works with other voluntary and statutory sector organisations across the county.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018735-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1RG |
| 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 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2021 at 11:00 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018735-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/default.aspx
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Tenders/Current

## Provenance

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