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title: "WSCC AE Framework Reopening for Urgent and Specialist Personal Support Placements for Children's Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f5fa"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-05-23"
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# WSCC AE Framework Reopening for Urgent and Specialist Personal Support Placements for Children's Services

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f5fa

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## Summary

The West Sussex County Council is conducting a tender for urgent and specialist personal support placements for children's services. The contract covers services related to health and social work for children with additional needs and disabilities. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for bid submissions set for 14th December 2021. Businesses interested in providing personal support services to children in the West Sussex area should consider applying for this opportunity under the open procedure method.

This tender by the West Sussex County Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector to expand their operations. Companies offering services focused on supporting children and young people with additional needs and disabilities, as well as assisting parents and carers, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The framework agreement allows for potential renewal based on ongoing requirements, providing a sustainable opportunity for service providers to engage with the local community.

## Notice

The contract covers urgent and specialist personal support to children with additional needsand disabilities. Personal support in the home has two main roles:* Supporting children andyoung people with additional needs and disabilities to achieve the outcomes of their careplan.* Supporting parents and carers, by giving them assistance with their caringresponsibilities or a short break. This is to enable them to look after their own emotional andphysical health and provide more sustainable care to their whole family.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract covers urgent and specialist personal support to children with additional needsand disabilities. Personal support in the home has two main roles:* Supporting children and young people with additional needs and disabilities to achieve the outcomes of their care plan.* Supporting parents and carers, by giving them assistance with their caring responsibilities or a short break. This is to enable them to look after their own emotional and physical health and provide more sustainable care to their whole family.

Renewal: dependent on the review of the ongoing requirement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016349-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,500,000 |
| Lots value | £8,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,500,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUELIGHT HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 May 2024 at 14:06 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016349-2024
- 7 Mar 2022 at 06:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006117-2022
- 4 Mar 2022 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006034-2022
- 12 Nov 2021 at 08:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028301-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/default.aspx
- https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Tenders/Current
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scopeand-remit
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-servicescopeand-remit

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