Published date: 17 May 2021

Last edited date: 25 June 2021

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 14 July 2021, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

BN7 1UE

Value of contract

£38,470,000

Procurement reference

ESCC - 032503

Published date

17 May 2021

Closing date

14 July 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

23 November 2021

Contract end date

22 November 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

East Sussex County Council are looking for one or two Strategic Partners to support people aged 16 years and over, to live well and independently in their own homes. The contract will be let for a minimum of five years, with the potential to extend by up to 60 months. There are three Lots (East Area, West Area and Countywide), of which any number can be bid for and the Strategic Partner will be responsible for the entire service delivery and may subcontract an Area of the Service, or form a consortium. The Service aims to support vulnerable people through the provision of housing-related floating support to find accommodation and/or to live independently in their own homes and to fulfil the responsibilities of the Care Act 2014 (as amended) to promote individual wellbeing and prevent, reduce, or delay the need for care and support, promoting diversity and good quality provision of Services.

More information

Links

Additional text

This tender is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal.

https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities

The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically.

In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal.

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Amy Wilkinson (ESCC)

Address

St Anne's Crescent
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1UE
United Kingdom

Telephone

01323 466788

Email

amy.wilkinson@eastsussex.gov.uk

Website

www.eastsussex.gov.uk