Scope
Reference
C21403
Description
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.
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Total value (estimated)
- £7,800,000 excluding VAT
- £9,360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Up to two years (2) extension.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKJ27 - West Sussex (South West)
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Suppliers can bid for either or both of the 2 Lots being tendered.
Lot 3A (was 1). Coastal West- Chichester
Description
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
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,744,000 excluding VAT
- £4,492,800 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3B. Coastal West- Bognor
Description
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
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,056,000 excluding VAT
- £4,867,200 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 3A (was 1). Coastal West- Chichester
Lot 3B. Coastal West- Bognor
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
31 October 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
7 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All tender submissions must be completed and submitted via Atamis - WSCC's e-tendering portal.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 January 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 October 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Quality | Quality | 100% |
Other information
Payment terms
30 days in arrears
Description of risks to contract performance
None
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome
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Contracting authority
West Sussex County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXJW-5627-QRQR
County Hall, West Street
Chichester
PO19 1RQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ27 - West Sussex (South West)
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government