AwardedAwarded 4 March 2026

WSCC - Hospital Discharge Care Services 2026

West Sussex County Council · Local authority

In brief

West Sussex County Council awarded care and healthcare work to Beam Bug Limited and Assist Care Group Limited on 4 March 2026.

The notice gives a value of £7,800,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

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.

What the notice says

West Sussex County Council is procuring a Hospital Discharge Care Service provision in the Coastal West area of West Sussex. The services will be provided to Services Users who are referred by Sussex Community (NHS) Foundation Trust (SCFT) and West Sussex County Council (WSCC). The tender is split into two (2) separate Lots, which are spilt based on geographical area. The areas included within each Service are detailed below: o Coastal West- Chichester o Coastal West- Bognor The geographical Lots will ensure equitable service provision across the Western Coastal area of West Sussex. There will be a focus on the way services are made available and delivered in 'Neighbourhoods' as the Integrated Care System reviews the intermediate care arrangements in West Sussex, and as a result the Lot Service Areas will be regularly reviewed to ensure this continues to align with the NHS plans to deliver service provision.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Coastal West- Chichester 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028 What this lot covers Coastal West- Chichester The geographical Lots will ensure equitable service provision across the Western Coastal area of West Sussex. There will be a focus on the way services are made available and delivered in 'Neighbourhoods' as the Integrated Care System reviews the intermediate care arrangements in West Sussex, and as a result the Lot Service Areas will be regularly reviewed to ensure this continues to align with the NHS plans to deliver service provision. Full details of the services required and information about the two (2) Lot areas can be found in the Tender Documents which can be viewed via our e-tendering Portal. https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£3,744,000
Coastal West- Bognor 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028 What this lot covers Coastal West- Bognor The geographical Lots will ensure equitable service provision across the Western Coastal area of West Sussex. There will be a focus on the way services are made available and delivered in 'Neighbourhoods' as the Integrated Care System reviews the intermediate care arrangements in West Sussex, and as a result the Lot Service Areas will be regularly reviewed to ensure this continues to align with the NHS plans to deliver service provision. Full details of the services required and information about the two (2) Lot areas can be found in the Tender Documents which can be viewed via our e-tendering Portal. https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£4,056,000

Who won

Winner	Lot	Value	Dates
Beam Bug Limited (SME) 18 bids received	Coastal West- Chichester	£3,357,399	Awarded 4 March 2026
Assist Care Group Limited (SME) 20 bids received	Coastal West- Bognor	£4,062,853	Awarded 4 March 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

8 October 2025Tender notice · UK4, notice 063263-2025
4 March 2026Contract award notice · UK6, notice 019581-2026

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From notice 063263-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 8 October 2025, last updated 4 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.