---
title: "Hospital Discharge Lot 4 Central Seasonal Pressures"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0608a5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-19"
---

# Hospital Discharge Lot 4 Central Seasonal Pressures

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0608a5

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by West Sussex County Council, as a public authority in the UK, is focused on addressing "Hospital Discharge Lot 4 Central Seasonal Pressures." This tender falls within the services industry, specifically classified under social work and related services. The contract was awarded to DMC CONSULTING SERVICES LTD directly, as it was conducted below the competitive threshold, through a light-touch regime. The procurement process was complete as of 19th January 2026, and the contract period is set to run from 20th January 2026 to 31st March 2026, with an option for renewal for another year. The location involved is primarily centred in Chichester, UKJ27 region, with potential services extending within the UKJ43 region for the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare discharge support services, especially those that can handle seasonal fluctuations efficiently. SMEs and socially conscious enterprises, including voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, are well-suited for similar opportunities, given the procurement's acknowledgment of their suitability criteria. The awarded contract, valued at approximately £513,555 GBP gross, signifies potential business growth through engaging in public sector contracts, allowing businesses to scale services and enhance their portfolio within government healthcare initiatives.

## Notice

Hospital Discharge Lot 4 Central Seasonal Pressures - Seasonal pressure contracts for Hospital Discharge

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004320-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £427,962 |
| 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 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DMC CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 12:45 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004320-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004320-2026
  19th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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