Award

Homeless and Rough Sleeper Service Eastbourne

NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

03 Dec 2025 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the Homeless and Rough Sleeper Service in Eastbourne, Wealden, and Lewes, focusing on general-practitioner services under the Healthcare Services category. The contract was awarded to Victoria Medical Centre following the Provider Selection Regime 2023, through a direct award process without a prior call for competition. The procurement stage is currently at award, and the contract will span from 23rd November 2025 to 22nd November 2026, with a value of £224,088. This healthcare initiative, which includes a GP clinic and outreach nursing services, aims to support vulnerable populations in the UKJ2 region and is characterised by integration with local community programmes.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for medical service providers or organisations experienced in community healthcare, especially those with expertise in dealing with health inequalities among homeless populations. Companies involved in collaborative health services that focus on integration with primary and secondary care networks are well-positioned for such contracts. Furthermore, organisations committed to sustainability and social care values can leverage this contract to enhance their service offerings and reputational standing in the healthcare sector. The procurement underscores a strategic approach to improving access to healthcare, thereby cementing opportunities for businesses aligning with these objectives.

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Notice Title

Homeless and Rough Sleeper Service Eastbourne

Notice Description

This service supports Homeless and Rough Sleepers in Eastbourne, Wealden and Lewes. The service includes a GP clinic (up to 8 hours per week) and a community nursing service providing a range of outreach services

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Sussex ICB has awarded the contract to the existing provider under the Provider Selection Regime Direct Award Process C. The existing provider continues to provide a satisfactory service and is likely to deliver satisfactory services within the contract requirements. There is no change to the services from previous years and delivery aligns with service requirements. The approximate lifetime value of the contract will be PS233,052.00 over a one-year term, from 23rd November 2025 until 22nd November 2026.

Procurement Information

This Direct Award falls under the Provider Selection Regime 2023 Direct Award Process C.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079436-2025
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

85121100 - General-practitioner services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£224,088 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 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
Robert Kitt
Contact Email
robert.kitt1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

VICTORIA MEDICAL CENTRE

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