ESCC DR for the provision of supported living services to working age adults with learning disabilities at Warwick House & Steyne Road schemes

East Sussex County Council has extended its procurement process for the provision of supported living services to working-age adults with learning disabilities at Warwick House & Steyne Road schemes. The contract modification, titled "ESCC DR for the provision of supported living services to working age adults with learning disabilities at Warwick House & Steyne Road schemes," falls under the health and social work services category. This contract, valued at £1,182,401, is realized through the permitted extension of the current awarded contract and is set to commence on 1st December 2024, ending on 30th November 2026.

The procurement is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, and was awarded to Lifeways Community Care Ltd, with the award's announcement on 25th July 2025. This procurement brings opportunities for businesses specializing in health and social care, particularly those focused on supported living services for individuals with learning disabilities. The extension of existing services provides a stable business growth opportunity for the supplier, Lifeways Community Care Ltd, and highlights potential for other large-scale service providers to establish a footprint in the region.

While this contract is specific to East Sussex, similar procurements may be suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capacity to meet specialized needs, though participation in such opportunities would be reserved for service providers with significant experience and expertise in health and social care settings. Businesses looking to compete in future opportunities should focus on aligning their offerings with the needs outlined in this procurement's category.