Published date: 7 March 2022

Last edited date: 16 September 2022

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 26 February 2026, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

  • Social work services without accommodation - 85312000

Location of contract

PO19 1RQ

Value of contract

£8,500,000

Procurement reference

IT-234-34162-CWSCC - 034162

Published date

7 March 2022

Closing date

26 February 2026

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

27 February 2026

Contract end date

28 February 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?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The procurement is being conducted by West Sussex County Council, whilst working with Surrey County Council. Both Local Authorities will have the ability to utilise the Framework from the commencement date. This framework is now open to receive new applications to join the framework.

The contract covers urgent and specialist personal support to children with additional needs and disabilities.

Personal support in the home has two main roles:
o Supporting children and young people with additional needs and disabilities to achieve the outcomes of their care plan.
o Supporting parents and carers, by giving them assistance with their caring responsibilities or a short break. This is to enable them to look after their own emotional and physical health and provide more sustainable care to their whole family.

More information

Additional text

The application information pack and supporting information can be accessed via the Councils portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Alison Eastman (WSCC)

Address

West Street
Chicester
West Sussex
PO19 1RQ
United Kingdom

Telephone

0330 224813

Email

alison.eastman@westsussex.gov.uk