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Sussex Staying Well Services

SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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12 Sep 2025 at 21:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, acting on behalf of NHS Sussex, has initiated a procurement process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for the Sussex Staying Well Services. This process is aimed at establishing community-based mental health crisis support to serve as an alternative to Emergency Departments, focusing on prevention and bridging care gaps. The procurement, classified under the services category, specifically targets psychiatrist or psychologist services, with operations based in the UKJ2 region. The contract, valued approximately at £2,663,417 for the initial period running from 1st October 2025 to 1st October 2028, with an optional 12-month extension, is in the award stage. Providers must submit any representations by 24th September 2025 before the formal awarding of the contract.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health services, particularly those capable of delivering integrated, high-quality care. Given the emphasis on community health services and psychological support, companies with experience in mental health crisis intervention and collaboration with voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. The announcement identifies Southdown as the prospective provider, highlighting their ability to meet the service needs effectively, thus paving a path for existing and emerging businesses in the healthcare sector to seek collaborations or enhance service offerings to cater to such tender opportunities.

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Notice Title

Sussex Staying Well Services

Notice Description

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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SPFT are Commissioning, on behalf of NHS Sussex, to award a contract under PSR Most Suitable Provider .

Approximate lifetime contract value PS2,663,417 for initial contract period and PS887,806 optional extension(s).

Contract dates: 01/10/2025 - 01/10/2028 Option to extend by 12 months. Additional information: The authority has identified Southdown as the most suitable provider based on their ability to deliver high-quality, integrated, and accessible services that meet the needs of the population.
This notice is published in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 24/09/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0599d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056385-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
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
SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Tope Falola
Contact Email
tope.falola@sabp.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 1HS
Post Town
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)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTHDOWN

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