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Brighton CYP Wellbeing-YMCA Downslink 26/29

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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17 Mar 2026 at 14:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has completed the award stage for the "Brighton CYP Wellbeing-YMCA Downslink 26/29" contract, classified under the "Health services" industry category. The project is aimed at the sub-contracted provision of Children and Young People (CYP) Wellbeing services within Brighton and forms part of a comprehensive, integrated Primary Care Mental Health Service. The contract spans two years, with the option to extend for an additional year. This limited procurement process was awarded under urgent circumstances in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The total potential contract value amounts to £2,573,732.67, with the contract being signed on the 11th of March 2026, and services rendered at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Worthing.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health and wellbeing services, particularly those with expertise in providing integrated care solutions. As the YMCA DownsLink Group has been designated as the supplier, other organisations in the sector could benefit from networking, forming strategic partnerships, or exploring subcontracting opportunities. Those businesses with a keen interest in supporting NHS contracts or expanding their reach into the Brighton & Hove area for mental health services may find this project especially attractive. The procurement method highlights the importance of established credentials in healthcare services and suggests a preference for providers capable of rapid mobilisation under the Provider Selection Regime.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Brighton CYP Wellbeing-YMCA Downslink 26/29

Notice Description

Sub-contracted provision of CYP Wellbeing in Brighton

Lot Information

Lot 1

Reprovision of the YMCA Subcontract with a new 2 year contract, with the ability to extend for 1 further year if desired.

This service is one of three that form the Brighton IAPT and Wellbeing element of the NHS Sussex Contract. The three services (IAPT, Adult Wellbeing, and Children & Young Person's Wellbeing) combine to create a comprehensive, integrated, Primary Care Mental Health Service (2 years+) for Brighton & Hove residents.

YMCA is mandated by the ICB as the Provider for this service.

The current contract is ending and requires replacing.
2026/27 857,910.89
2027/28 857,910.89
Total Initial Term 1,715,821.78
Extension 857,910.89
Total Potential Contract 2,573,732.67

Total lifetime since original commencement (09/2021) - PS4,552,989

25/26 contract value PS857,653

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under 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.'<br/><br/>This service is one of three that form the Brighton IAPT and Wellbeing element of the NHS Sussex Contract. The three services (IAPT, Adult Wellbeing, and Children & Young Person's Wellbeing) combine to create a comprehensive, integrated, Primary Care Mental Health Service (2 years+) for Brighton & Hove residents.<br/><br/>YMCA is mandated by the ICB as the Provider for this service.<br/>Current contract is expiring. The service is fully integrated with SPFT service delivery in Brighton utilising the same referrals pathway, data sharing. The service continues to provide as expected and is well liked by colleagues and patients.<br/><br/>YMCA remains a mandated sub-contracted provider within the NHS Sussex contract with SPFT and continues to fit the strategic relationship(s) within Sussex delivery of MH services.<br/><br/><br/>Award Decision Makers:<br/>Claire Newman-Service Director, Brighton and Hove Division<br/>Anna Williams GM - BWBS<br/>Mike Lander -DD - Contracts<br/>Taofeeq Ladega-Senior Category Manager - Healthcare/ Clinical Procurement<br/>Alison Nuttall-Managing Director-<br/><br/>No declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest were identified among the individuals involved in the decision-making process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024104-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,715,821 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
TLJ25 West Surrey
Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YMCA DownsLink Group

Further Information

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