Urgent and Specialist Support for Children and Young People

West Sussex County CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-066736Procurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitableactive
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Estimated value

Awarded value

£13.3m

Awarded 31 Mar 2026

Suppliers

8

8 SME

Lots

1

8 awarded

Published

20 May 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

31 Mar 2026

Contract start

31 May 2026

Contract end

30 Sept 2027

Awarded to
AF
SME
AS
SME
AE
SME
BG
SME
CF
SME