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WSCC - Children’s Residential Homes Management System (RFI)

West Sussex County Council · Local authority

In brief

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

The estimated value is £100,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 October 2026.

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 18 bids per contract for this buyer (from 5 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

West Sussex County Council (the Council) wishes to give notice of a potential contract opportunity for a Children’s Residential Homes Management System. The Children’s Residential Service currently operates seven Ofsted-registered children’s homes and is planning further expansion. As the business grows and additional homes are brought online, it is essential to have full oversight across all services. To support this growth and maintain high standards of care and compliance, the Council is considering implementing a Children’s Residential Homes Management System. The Council is engaging with the market to gather insights from suppliers to help shape and inform any future procurement activity related to the Residential Homes Management System.

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. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 019715-2026

About the buyer

West Sussex County CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

108

Awards

71

Suppliers it has used most for IT and software

All tenders and awards from West Sussex County Council

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From notice 019715-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 4 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.