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Hastings Sanctuary Crisis Housing Service

NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

17 Apr 2026 at 13:00

Award

25 Sep 2025 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board has updated its intention to award a contract for the Hastings Sanctuary Crisis Housing Service, with Turning Point Services Ltd as the anticipated recipient. This contract, under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, amounts to approximately £657,727 and spans a 17-month term starting from 1st April 2026 to 31st August 2027. The service, located in the UKJ2 region, addresses complex emotional needs and inpatient avoidance as part of the urgent care provision. Relevant stakeholders must submit any representations by 8th October 2025, following the publication of this notice, marking the transition from planning to award stage within the services procurement category.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those skilled in crisis accommodation and mental health care. Service providers with expertise in community-based healthcare and capacity for large-scale collaboration stand to benefit from the sustained demands of the NHS Sussex ICB’s objectives. Turning Point Services Ltd, having demonstrated continued service quality, integration, and economic value, exemplifies the scale of operations needed. The contract supports growth for businesses that can innovate within the existing framework, ensure service sustainability, and contribute to reducing health inequalities alongside fostering social value through local employment. Businesses anticipating entry or expansion into public health service delivery may find this an advantageous opportunity.

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Notice Title

Hastings Sanctuary Crisis Housing Service

Notice Description

The Turning-Point Hastings Sanctuary is a Crisis Accommodation service and forms a key tenet of the ICB East urgent care, complex emotional needs and inpatient avoidance provision.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a continuation of the existing service being provided by Turning Point Services Ltd. Continuation of this vital service is necessary to ensure patient safety and to minimise the impact on the wider healthcare system whilst discussions regarding future Delegated Commissioning responsibilities are concluded. NHS Sussex ICB intends to award the contract to Turning Point Services Ltd following Direct Award Process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract will be PS657,727 over the 17-month term from 1st April 2026 to 31st August 2027.

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 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 8th October 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Any written representations should be sent to robert.kitt1@nhs.net.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a23b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035228-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£657,727 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20257 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
NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
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)
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

TURNING POINT SERVICES

Further Information

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