---
title: "WSCC AA - Residential Services for Children with Complex Needs - Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032329"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-03-17"
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# WSCC AA - Residential Services for Children with Complex Needs - Market Engagement

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032329

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## Summary

The procurement process is being led by West Sussex County Council, in collaboration with Kent County Council, Portsmouth City Council, and Southampton City Council, to tender for up to 65 residential placements aimed at children and young people with complex needs. The initiative is in the planning stage, with a focus on developing a strategic collaboration model with care providers. The market engagement event is scheduled for 12-2 p.m. on Tuesday, 5th April 2022, where interested service providers can learn more about this opportunity. The procurement falls under the health and social work services category (CPV code: 85000000), targeting delivery within the participating councils across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in residential care services, particularly those experienced in handling cases involving children with complex needs, including mental health challenges and histories of trauma. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions and long-term contract commitments will be well-suited to compete. The local authorities aim to create a collaborative environment, inviting service providers to contribute their expertise to enhance outcomes for vulnerable children and young people in their care.

## Notice

West Sussex County Council, Kent County Council, Portsmouth City Council and Southampton City Council are planning to tender for up to 65 residential placements later in the year. The four local authorities want to develop a new model for strategic collaboration with providers of residential care to improve outcomes for the children and young people. We wish to achieve this by working in partnership with providers to cultivate a fresh approach that fully employs their knowledge, expertise and creativity.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

West Sussex County Council, Kent County Council, Portsmouth City Council and Southampton City Council are planning to tender for up to 65 residential placements later in the year. The four local authorities want to develop a new model for strategic collaboration with providers of residential care to improve outcomes for the children and young people. We wish to achieve this by working in partnership with providers to cultivate a fresh approach that fully employs their knowledge, expertise and creativity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007311-2022 |
| 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 | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Mar 2022 |
| 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 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 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West), TLJ28 West Sussex (North East), TLJ31 Portsmouth, TLJ32 Southampton, TLJ4 Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2022 at 13:40 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007311-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Tenders/Current
- https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcingYou
- https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/business-and-consumers/supplying-wscc-with-goods-or-services/tendering-opportunities/

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