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title: "CANS Assessment Tool Implementation and Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065e09"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-27"
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# CANS Assessment Tool Implementation and Training

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065e09

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## Summary

West Sussex County Council has concluded a direct award procurement process under the Procurement Act 2023, focused on the implementation and training of the Child & Adolescent Needs & Strengths (CANS) Assessment Tool. The procurement, valued at £208,600, falls under the services category and is facilitated without competition as part of a below-threshold process. This initiative is undertaken with grant funding from the Department for Education (DfE), with a contract period spanning from 28th February to 31st March 2026. The contracted supplier is the Centre for Outcomes of Care, operating primarily within the UK South East region, covering areas such as Sussex, Surrey, and Kent. This procurement follows a light-touch regime and targets completion outside of typical frameworks.

This tender provides lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and specialist training services, particularly those holding expertise in multi-agency assessment tools. It would benefit large-scale businesses adept at managing government contracts, although the procurement structure also considers the potential suitability for SMEs and voluntary organisations. By engaging as a supplier, businesses stand to enhance their portfolio with government contracts, leveraging the provision of licensed, critical assessment tools in educational settings.

## Notice

The Child & Adolescent Needs & Strengths (CANS) Assessment Tool Implementation and Training of STAFF , utilising the grant funding received from DfE. CANS is a licensed multi agency assessment tool, and Outcomes for Care are the sole licensed UK provider. Direct Award under Procurement Act 2023, using the justification set out in Schedule 5, Paragraph 5 of the Procurement Act 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017781-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £208,600 |
| 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 | CENTRE FOR OUTCOMES OF CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 11:00 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017781-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017781-2026
  27th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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