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Urgent and Specialist Support for Children and Young People

West Sussex County CouncilcontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-066736Procurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitablepending

Estimated value

—

Awarded value

£13.3m

Suppliers

8

8 SME

Lots

1

8 awarded

Published

27 Mar 2026

Description

Urgent and Specialist Support Services provide rapid‑response staffing for children and young people with complex behavioural, medical, or mental health needs, helping stabilise placements and prevent escalation to secure or inpatient settings.

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-066736
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Mar 2026 to 30 Sept 2027
Possible extension to 31 Mar 2028
CPV classifications
85000000
Contract locations
South East England, United Kingdom
South East England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Direct award

Award details· 8 awards

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£40k

Award date

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Contract start

31 Mar 2026

Contract end

30 Sept 2027

Awarded to
AF
AG FAMILY SUPPORT LTD
CH 09678439
SME
AS
Airmid Staffing Ltd
CH 13545843
SME
AE
AnzUK Education Ltd
CH 05419264
SME
BG
BESPOKE GUARDIANS LTD
CH 11786646
SME
BH
Bluelight Helathcare Group Limited
CH 09632382
SME
CF
CARE FIRST 24 LTD
CH 13829950
SME
ND
NURSING DIRECT HEALTHCARE LIMITED
CH 10202300
SME
VH
Verve Homecare Sussex Ltd
CH 13907672
SME