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ESCC Care and Support at Elva Court

East Sussex County Council · Local authority

In brief

East Sussex County Council has announced plans to buy care and healthcare work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 5 years, up to 7 years with extensions, starting 16 November 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 3.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 12 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

A new contract for the provision of care and support at Elva Court in Bexhill, East Sussex is required to start 16 November 2027. Elva Court provides both short and long term support for people experiencing mental distress. The building consists of 14 self-contained flats, each with its own kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. The staff work alongside each resident to agree a care plan tailored to meet each individual's needs. Staff support each individual to lead their own care and support and to achieve their own personal goals, which could include: finding employment, gaining work experience or building their skills and confidence. The procurement process proposed is a light touch open tender, however this may change following the procurement options assessment.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 046277-2026

Last time this was bought

Contract for the provision of care and support services at 508 Seaside, Eastbourne

Awarded
15 October 2025
Value
Not stated, or split across lots
Contract ends
1 October 2030

Matched on East Sussex County Council, the type of work and the title; it may be a related contract rather than the same one. Check the notice to be sure.

About the buyer

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From notice 046277-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 20 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.