Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
West Sussex County Council
County Hall
Chichester
PO19 1RG
UK
Contact person: Shara Benson
E-mail: bsd.procurement@westsussex.gov.uk
NUTS: UKJ27
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of Care and Support at Home Services - Framework Re-opening
Reference number: I-65044
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Re-opening of the Care and Support at Home Framework.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
305 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 – Day Time Domiciliary Care and Support at Home
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ27
Main site or place of performance:
West Sussex
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 is care and support delivered between the hours of 07:00 and 22:00 seven (7) days per week in accordance with the customers support plan. This may include regulated activity under a CQC registration.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
40 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
29/09/2024
End:
28/09/2031
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Overnight Care
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ27
Main site or place of performance:
West Sussex
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 is overnight care which is care that is provided between the hours of 22:00 and 07:00. It can be for periodic visits or for an extended period overnight. This service requires a ‘Waking Night’ care worker who is able to provide personal care, in accordance with the customer’s support plan, as required. This may include regulated activity under a CQC registration.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
300 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
29/09/2024
End:
28/09/2031
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 – Live-In Care
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ27
Main site or place of performance:
West Sussex
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 is live-in care which is care that is provided around the clock by one care worker or a team of carer workers where the care worker lives with the customer in their home. This provides constant assurance that the customer is accompanied to ensure safety. This service does not require the care worker to be providing personal care continuously, as part of the service is to be a constant presence to ensure the safety of the customer. It is appropriate that the care worker is provided with a bed and private area to sleep however they will be expected to wake up when the customer needs assistance. Such interruptions should not normally occur more than twice per night.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
200 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
29/09/2024
End:
28/09/2031
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - Rounds Provision
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ27
Main site or place of performance:
West Sussex
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4 is Rounds Provision which is care that is purchased in a block and called off as and when required. The terms and conditions of this will be set out in any future mini competition/s for the round. These rounds will give priority to a provider to be awarded packages of care within the designated confines of the round.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
320 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
29/09/2024
End:
28/09/2031
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5 - Emergency Provision, Including Responses to Provider Failure
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ27
Main site or place of performance:
West Sussex
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 5 is emergency provision which is care that will be called off in the event of an urgent situation which may require a large-scale response. Packages may be grouped together for bidding and response times may be shortened, dependent on the requirements of the situation. The terms and conditions of this will be set out in any future mini competition/s dependent on the situation.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
29/09/2024
End:
28/09/2031
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
All details can be found in the tender pack.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
All details can be found in the tender pack.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years: The Services are deemed to be health, social and related services (Schedule 3 Social and “social and other specific services”) for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102) (the “Regulations”). As the value of the Services exceeds the threshold of the “light touch” procurement regime set out in Chapter 3 Section 7 of the 2015 Regulations, the Regulations will apply.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-011759
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
18/05/2026
Local time: 13:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
19/05/2026
Local time: 09:00
Place:
West Sussex
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
The Council established a Pseudo Framework (the “Framework”) for the provision of the Services in 2024 (2024/S 000-011759). As per the ITT, the Council is now re-opening the applications to join this Framework. Therefore, Bidders that wish to join this Framework must follow the process as detailed in the ITT. Any provider that is already on the Framework should not respond to this ITT, unless they wish to apply to deliver services under a different Lot from their current contract.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Cabinet Office - Public Procurement Review Service
1 Horse Guards Road
London
SW1A 2HQ
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
West Sussex County Council
County Hall, West Street
Chichester
PO19 1RQ
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/default.aspx
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
SW1A 2HQ
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
16/04/2026