Sussex Staying Well Services

SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, on behalf of NHS Sussex, is in the planning stage to commission the "Sussex Staying Well Services," a community-based mental health crisis support service. This procurement focuses on providing an alternative to Emergency Departments, offering psychiatric or psychologist services in the UKJ2 region. The process falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and, thus, excludes Public Contracts Regulations 2015. A future notice is anticipated on 1st October 2025. The contract value is estimated at £1,183,740, and the project aligns with both the NHS Long Term Plan and the Mental Health Five Year Forward View. The initiative is geared towards implementing a seamless, 24/7 crisis response service that is community-focused and preventative by design.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses within the healthcare sector, especially those experienced in delivering psychiatrist or psychologist services. Companies that excel in integrated and accessible service provision and those capable of community engagement will find this project aligned with their strengths. Partnering with VCSE organisations may also offer an advantageous position in submitting competitive bids, particularly for businesses interested in pioneering preventative mental health care services that bridge the gap between primary and secondary care. Such a contract can fuel business growth by establishing strong collaborative ties with NHS bodies and enhancing a business's footprint in the critical domain of mental health crisis intervention services.

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Sussex Staying Well Services

SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

31st July 2025 19:37:51 PM
Contract Summary

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, on behalf of NHS Sussex, is commissioning a community-based mental health crisis support service—Staying Well—to provide an alternative to Emergency Departments. The service will offer a safe, psychologically informed environment for individuals aged 18+ experiencing mental distress or self-defined crisis, including those not meeting secondary care thresholds. Delivered jointly with VCSE partners, the service focuses on prevention, peer support, and bridging gaps between primary and secondary care, in line with the NHS Long Term Plan and Mental Health Five Year Forward View.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-056acf

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Procurement Stage

Planning

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Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

85121270

CPV Division(s)

85 - Health and social work services
Awarding Authority

SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Buyer Name

TopeFalola

Buyer Email

tope.falola@sabp.nhs.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Portland House, 44 Richmond Road

Worthing

BN11 1hs

United Kingdom

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Sussex Staying Well Services

SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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