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TenderUpdate

06 Mar 2026 at 14:23

Award

12 Dec 2025 at 14:18

Tender

20 Jun 2025 at 17:54

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board is offering a contract for the "Life After Stroke" service, aiming to provide essential health and social work services throughout Sussex. This contract, valued at £372,153 per annum and totalling £2,605,071 including a potential extension, seeks providers under the Provider Selection Regime. The service is planned to run from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2031, with an option to extend for an additional two years up to 30th June 2033. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract having been formally awarded, following a period of evaluation that considered various quality criteria. The operation will be based in Lewes, UKJ2, and focuses on stroke survivors' personalised care, aiming to reduce health inequalities across Sussex.

The opportunity is tailored for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in managing and supporting stroke survivor care. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and collaboration, the contract welcomes providers who can offer sustainable and integrated services. It emphasises the importance of reducing health inequalities and improving accessibility for the most disadvantaged groups. Thus, organisations with a solid track record in enhancing social value and providing cost-effective solutions could benefit significantly. Companies that are ready to engage with local VCSE assets and have a comprehensive understanding of health service delivery in the UK will find this a promising chance to expand their operations and contribute positively to community health outcomes.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Life After Stroke

Notice Description

NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO AWARD: The Life After Stroke Service will provide a seamless experience for stroke survivors to provide a person centred and needs based service that supports stroke survivors whilst reducing inequity of provision across Sussex and preventing secondary strokes. Contract length: 5-year contract with an option to extend for a further 2-years Annual contract value: PS372,153 Total contract value (5-year + 2-year option) = PS2,605,071 Contract service dates = 2nd April 2025 to 31st March 2030 2-year extension dates = 1st April 2030 to 31st March 2032

Lot Information

Lot 1

NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO AWARD: The Life After Stroke Service will provide a seamless experience for stroke survivors to provide a person centred and needs based service that supports stroke survivors whilst reducing inequity of provision across Sussex and preventing secondary strokes. This service will deliver the following key elements of the NHS recommended integrated Life After Stroke service model. These are the core elements based on stroke survivor and carer/family priorities identified through clinical and public engagement. The core elements are: * Post Stoke Reviews * Supported Self-Management Education * Self-Management Peer Support Contract length: 5-year contract with an option to extend for a further 2-years Annual contract value: PS372,153 Total contract value (5-year + 2-year option) = PS2,605,071 Contract service dates = 2nd April 2025 to 31st March 2030 2-year extension dates = 1st April 2030 to 31st March 2032

Options: There is a period of 2 years to further extend the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055142
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020462-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,605,071 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,605,071 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
Postcode Area
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Stroke Association

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