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title: "Hospital Discharge Lot 5 Coastal West Chichester Seasonal Pressures"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0608a9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-19"
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# Hospital Discharge Lot 5 Coastal West Chichester Seasonal Pressures

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0608a9

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## Summary

West Sussex County Council recently completed the awarding stage of a tender titled "Hospital Discharge Lot 5 Coastal West Chichester Seasonal Pressures." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically addressing social work and related services. The contract, awarded to CAREMARK CHICHESTER, supports patients' discharge from hospitals in partnership with the Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on increased service demand in Coastal West Chichester. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, adhering to a light-touch regime. The contract period commences on 20th January 2026 and runs until 31st March 2026, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses engaged in healthcare and social services, particularly those adept at managing seasonal pressures and hospital discharges. SMEs and organisations involved in social work services would find themselves particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, given the localised focus and specific industry requirements. Engaging in such contracts can not only provide immediate financial benefits but also enhance the business's reputation and expertise within the public sector, paving the way for future procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Hospital Discharge Care Contracts support customers to be discharged from Hospital, the service is operated alongside Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust. The Contract in Coastal West is required to meet an increased demand for services in the area over

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004328-2026 |
| 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 | £407,092 |
| 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 | CAREMARK CHICHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 12:57 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004328-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004328-2026
  19th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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