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title: "Provision of Client Support Consultancy Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0551b8"
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buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-02"
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# Provision of Client Support Consultancy Services Framework

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0551b8

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## Summary

West Sussex County Council is actively engaged in the procurement of consultancy services through its Client Support Consultancy Services Framework, a process that opens significant opportunities for relevant businesses. Located in Chichester, UK, the Council is seeking to enhance its consultancy pool through an open procedure which is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines for submission on 27 March 2026. The framework is valued at GBP 2,400,000, and caters primarily to business, management, evaluation, and highways consultancy services, under the industry category of services. Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically in English, within the specified timeframe. The framework agreement is designed to foster sustained competition by reopening in years 3 and 6 until its end date of 10 May 2034.

This tender represents a prime opportunity for consulting firms specialised in business management, evaluation, and highway consultancy services to expand their market presence and capitalize on growth within the public sector. Firms with strong expertise in these areas will find this framework advantageous due to its structure that aims to include new providers at defined points, ensuring ongoing competitiveness and access to innovative market solutions. The open procurement method welcomes diverse submissions, offering a robust platform for SMEs and established consultancies alike to secure a long-term partnership with West Sussex County Council. As the process supports electronic submissions, businesses can efficiently engage in this lucrative opportunity to deliver consultancy services while aligning with legal frameworks and public sector standards.

## Notice

Provision of Client Support Consultancy Services Framework for WSCC

### Planning Information

Early Market Engagement was conducted with current contractors already on the Framework. A short questionnaire was used to understand preferred contract length and the NEC4 contract arrangement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018692-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 19 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 May 2026 - 10 May 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| Lots value | £2,400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 18:53 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018692-2026
- 2 Mar 2026 at 12:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018395-2026
- 23 Jun 2025 at 12:14 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034384-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018692-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018395-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034384-2025
  23rd June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://atamis-7669.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07N100001JgxkNIAR&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=
  Please access the tender pack via the weblink provided.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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