Summary of the contracting process

The Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is in the process of awarding a contract for the delivery of the West Sussex Discharge, Outreach, and Recovery Support (DORS) service. This service falls under the health services category and is located in Worthing, UK. The procurement method used is a Provider Selection Regime, which does not require prior publication of a call for competition. The process is at the award stage, with the notice serving as an intention to award under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The standstill period began with the publication of this notice, with all representations required to be submitted by midnight on 8th May 2025. The contract runs from 25th June 2025 to 24th June 2026, with an option to extend by another year.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses involved in health services, particularly those offering community-based mental health support solutions. Companies specialising in innovative, integrated, and sustainable health service delivery, with a focus on reducing health inequalities and fostering collaboration, are well-positioned to compete. The estimated lifetime value of the initial contract period is £611,202, offering lucrative potential for growth and stability. The opportunity to extend the contract by another year provides additional prospects for long-term partnerships with the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

Award, Contract

DORS - Venture People

SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

28th April 2025 12:42:17 PM
Contract Summary

The Trust commissions an independent provider to deliver the West Sussex Discharge, Outreach, and Recovery Support (DORS) service. DORS offers community-based support to adults using Trust mental health services for up to 6-weeks under the Trust's flow and admission alternative pathways.

DORS delivers a block of short-term (up to 6-weeks) community based mental health support hours that can be quickly tailored around the needs of people using our adult mental health services. The service aims to offer least restrictive community interventions that facilitate flow from adult mental health hospitals and enable safe alternatives to admission.

The contract with the current Provider is expiring and containing no function to extend, requires replacing. Both parties wish to continue the relationship, and SPFT are fully satisfied with the Provider's performance.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-05085b

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Award, Contract

Procurement Method

Limited

Procurement Method Details

Award Procedure Without Prior Publication Of A Call For Competition

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

85100000

CPV Division(s)

85 - Health and social work services
Awarding Authority

SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Buyer Name

Angelo McLeary

Buyer Email

angelo.mcleary@sabp.nhs.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Portland House, 44 Richmond Road

Worthing

BN11 1hs

United Kingdom
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

VENTURE-PEOPLE LIMITED

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DORS - Venture People

SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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