---
title: "Children's Crisis Support and Secure Transport"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05146b"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05146b.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-15"
---

# Children's Crisis Support and Secure Transport

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05146b

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is planning a procurement process for "Children's Crisis Support and Secure Transport," under the service category. Located in Lewes, United Kingdom, the procurement is expected to follow an open procedure for multiple suppliers to provide emergency support and secure transport for children. This is classified under the health and social work services and transport services industries. The contract period is set to begin on 1st December 2025 and might extend up to 30th November 2031. The procurement, currently in the planning stage, involves a light touch regime, with a future notice date anticipated by 5th August 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport and health and social services to expand their portfolio by participating in a crucial public service project. Companies capable of offering efficient crisis support and secure transport services are well-suited to both meet the needs of the local community and leverage growth in the public service sector. Businesses that can ensure reliability and security in their operations and services might find substantial room for growth and long-term engagement through this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

This procurement is likely to be an open procedure for multiple suppliers to provide emergency support and secure transport for children. The duration of the contract has yet to be confirmed. The estimated end date and extension is based on a standard 4 years plus two year extension option. This may change before the Tender Notice is published.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021730-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | 15 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| 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 | 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 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 May 2025 at 12:14 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021730-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021730-2025
  15th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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