Scope
Reference
PM312756
Description
The Adult Social Care and Health Division at East Sussex County Council is seeking a care and support provider for the provision of care and support services at 508 Seaside, Eastbourne.
508 Seaside is an established supported housing scheme built on the original site of St Anthony's Court, Seaside Road, Eastbourne. This scheme is part of the East Sussex County Council (ESCC) Adult Social Care (ASC) supported housing and bedded care programme. It houses people with physical disabilities and is also one of three schemes developed to support people with mental health support needs.
The new contract start date will be 1st October 2025 with an initial term of five years.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,466,226 excluding VAT
- £2,959,471 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2030
- Possible extension to 1 October 2032
- 7 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
There is an option for up to 24 months contract period extension after the initial contract period at the Council's discretion.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
It will be a requirement of the Service Provider to gain UK Visa Sponsorship Licence for Employers.
It is a requirement of the Service to be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for the regulated activity of Accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 April 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
23 April 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 June 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 30 September 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 80% | |
| Price | The Price percentage score will be based on bid integrity (10% weighting) and unit price per hour (10% weighting). 85% of the price evaluation will be allocated to the core and additional hours and... |
Price | 20% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
There is a known risk that the Service Provider will not gain UK Visa Sponsorship Licence for Employers.
There is a known risk that the Service Provider may not obtain the required registration with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Light touch contract - no minimum
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
The preliminary market engagement event happened prior to The Procurement Act 2023 going live.
A Market Engagement Event was held virtually. The event was advertised on the e-sender portal (Proactis) and known providers were notified.
Contracting authority
East Sussex County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXGX-2145-PRQJ
County Hall, St Anne's Crescent
Lewes
BN7 1UE
United Kingdom
Email: ProcurementPMO@eastsussex.gov.uk
Website: https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk
Region: UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government