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title: "WSCC - Hospital Discharge Care Services 2026"
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# WSCC - Hospital Discharge Care Services 2026

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0519ae

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## Summary

West Sussex County Council has finalised the contracting process for the "Hospital Discharge Care Services 2026" in the Coastal West area of West Sussex. This procurement, under the health and social work services category, was divided into two geographical Lots: Chichester and Bognor. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure with a light-touch regime to ensure equitable service provision as the Integrated Care System reviews care arrangements. The awarding stage was completed by 4th March 2026, with contracts commencing from 1st April 2026 extending through 31st March 2028, with possible extensions up to 2030. The total amount allocated for this procurement stood at approximately £8.4 million, with the main contracts awarded to SMEs: BEAM BUG LIMITED for Lot 3A (Chichester) and ASSIST CARE GROUP LIMITED for Lot 3B (Bognor). Key dates include the end of the standstill period on 13th March 2026 and future signatures scheduled for 23rd March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in health and social care services. The comprehensive inclusion of geographical Lots allows SMEs with regional expertise or operations in the Western Coastal area of West Sussex to leverage their local knowledge and capabilities effectively. With the procurement process favouring SMEs, and technical quality as a key award criterion, businesses with a strong track record in delivering high-quality care services will find this tender particularly beneficial for growth and market expansion. Furthermore, the potential contract extension highlights long-term partnership opportunities, ensuring stability and sustained business growth.

## Notice

West Sussex County Council is procuring a Hospital Discharge Care Service provision in the Coastal West area of West Sussex. The services will be provided to Services Users who are referred by Sussex Community (NHS) Foundation Trust (SCFT) and West Sussex County Council (WSCC). The tender is split into two (2) separate Lots, which are spilt based on geographical area. The areas included within each Service are detailed below: o Coastal West- Chichester o Coastal West- Bognor The geographical Lots will ensure equitable service provision across the Western Coastal area of West Sussex. There will be a focus on the way services are made available and delivered in 'Neighbourhoods' as the Integrated Care System reviews the intermediate care arrangements in West Sussex, and as a result the Lot Service Areas will be regularly reviewed to ensure this continues to align with the NHS plans to deliver service provision.

### Lot Information

Coastal West- Chichester

Coastal West- Chichester The geographical Lots will ensure equitable service provision across the Western Coastal area of West Sussex. There will be a focus on the way services are made available and delivered in 'Neighbourhoods' as the Integrated Care System reviews the intermediate care arrangements in West Sussex, and as a result the Lot Service Areas will be regularly reviewed to ensure this continues to align with the NHS plans to deliver service provision. Full details of the services required and information about the two (2) Lot areas can be found in the Tender Documents which can be viewed via our e-tendering Portal. https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Renewal: Up to two years (2) extension.

Coastal West- Bognor

Coastal West- Bognor The geographical Lots will ensure equitable service provision across the Western Coastal area of West Sussex. There will be a focus on the way services are made available and delivered in 'Neighbourhoods' as the Integrated Care System reviews the intermediate care arrangements in West Sussex, and as a result the Lot Service Areas will be regularly reviewed to ensure this continues to align with the NHS plans to deliver service provision. Full details of the services required and information about the two (2) Lot areas can be found in the Tender Documents which can be viewed via our e-tendering Portal. https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Renewal: Up to two years (2) extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019581-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2029-10-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,800,000 |
| Lots value | £7,800,000 |
| Awards value | £7,420,251 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ASSIST CARE GROUP; BEAM BUG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 15:14 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019581-2026
- 8 Oct 2025 at 11:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063263-2025
- 28 May 2025 at 11:38 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028073-2025
- 21 May 2025 at 07:59 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023544-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019581-2026
  4th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063263-2025
  8th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028073-2025
  28th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023544-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome
  To view the tender documentation and submit a response please click on the following link to our e-tendering Portal and either Register or Login). https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome

## Notice URLs

- http://caremark.co.uk/chichester
- http://www.assistcaregroup.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westsussex.gov.uk

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