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Sussex Staying Well Services

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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06 Oct 2025 at 12:49

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12 Sep 2025 at 23:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has recently awarded a contract for the delivery of the "Sussex Staying Well Services," aimed at providing community-based mental health crisis support services. This initiative is aligned with the NHS Long Term Plan and Mental Health Five Year Forward View, offering an alternative to traditional Emergency Departments for individuals aged 18+ experiencing mental distress or crisis. The procurement, classified under Psychiatrist or psychologist services (CPV 85121270), commenced with a standstill period beginning on 15th September 2025 and concluded on 24th September 2025, culminating in a contract award on 3rd September 2025. Located in Worthing, the services will be delivered in the region of UKJ2, from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028, with an optional extension year, bringing the potential total value to £1,183,740.00. The procurement method followed the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations of 2023, utilising a direct award process outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses in the mental health services sector, especially those adept in delivering integrated, preventative, and peer-supported health services. Organisations capable of partnering with Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) entities may find this contract beneficial to expanding their service portfolios. With a notable investment in mental health services, businesses that provide psychological support and community health services would be well-positioned to leverage this contract for growth. The successful supplier, Waythrough, has demonstrated high capacity in delivering accessible and quality mental health services, setting a benchmark for potential competitors in bidding for similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

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

Sussex Staying Well Services.

Approximate lifetime contract value PS887,806 for initial contract period and PS295,935.67 optional extension(s).

Contract dates: 01/10/2025 - 30/09/2028 Option to extend by 12 months. Additional information: The authority has identified Way through 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0599d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062485-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
Large

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
£887,805 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 202511 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 1HS
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)
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

Waythrough

Further Information

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