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West Sussex County Council · Local authority

In brief

West Sussex County Council has announced plans to buy care 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 10 years, up to 13 years with extensions, starting 1 August 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

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for this buyer (from 23 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

New solution for Supported Living

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 069205-2025
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 069384-2025
  3. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 070288-2025

About the buyer

Procurements

115

Awards

76

Suppliers it has used most for care

Similar open tenders

All open care tenders
  1. Children’s Home Collaborative Project Framework

    West Sussex County CouncilSouth EastSocial and domiciliary care, Healthcare services

    Closing soon13 hours leftFramework

    £79mframework ceiling
  2. Sensory Needs - Social Support Services

    Bracknell Forest Borough CouncilSouth EastSocial and domiciliary care

    Closing soon37 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £35kestimated
  3. School and Social Care Transport

    Reading Borough CouncilSouth EastTransport, Social and domiciliary care

    Open7 days left2 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £36mframework ceiling
  4. ESCC - MA - Sensory Impairment Equipment and Support Services

    East Sussex County CouncilSouth EastSocial and domiciliary care, Healthcare services

    Open7 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £2.46mestimated
  5. Housing First and Couples Move on Pathway

    Reading Borough CouncilSouth EastSocial and domiciliary care

    Open9 days left

    £190kestimated

From notice 069205-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 29 October 2025, last updated 3 November 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.