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WSX CAMHS SPOA - WSCC YES SPOA triage input

SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Mar 2026 at 17:28

Summary of the contracting process

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, located at Portland House in Worthing, is the buying organisation responsible for the procurement concerning the WSX CAMHS SPOA project. The procurement process, which falls under the category of health services, is completed and the contract has been awarded to West Sussex County Council. The procurement was carried out using a limited method, specifically the award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to urgent circumstances outlined in the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The services aim to support patient flows into the YES and YMCA services, with a focus on mental health triage for young people in the West Sussex area. The awarded contract was signed on 11 March 2026.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities particularly for those in the healthcare services industry. It provides an avenue for maintaining or establishing relationships with public sector bodies like NHS Sussex and for delivering specialised mental health services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in health services and have an existing infrastructure to support mental health initiatives would be well-suited for such tender opportunities. As sub-contracted triage provision, the focus is on providing swift and efficient emotional wellbeing and mental health support, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses specialising in collaborative health solutions.

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Notice Title

WSX CAMHS SPOA - WSCC YES SPOA triage input

Notice Description

YES Worker into SPOA

Lot Information

Lot 1

Continuation of the YES staff input to the West Sussex CYP SPOA triage team.

The subcontracted relationship is mandated by NHS Sussex to support flows of patients into the wider YES and YMCA services that they contract directly.

Sub-contracted provision of YES triage support embedded into the shared SPOA in West Sussex


Total lifetime since original commencement - PS204,000

25/26 contract value PS51,000
2026/27 51,000.00
2027/28 51,000.00
Total Initial Term 102,000.00
Extension 51,000.00
Total Potential Contract 153,000.00

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/>Continuation of the YES staff input to the West Sussex CYP SPOA triage team.<br/><br/>The SPOA takes self-referrals, referrals from parents/carers and professionals to ensure that CYP can access the most appropriate emotional wellbeing, mental health support and treatment which meets their needs at the earliest possible stage and with the minimum delay. It is delivered by the three organisations (SPFT, YMCA, and WSCC - YES) working in collaboration and integrated under a lead provider and sub-contracting arrangement. The SPOA bring together previously separate contracts and provides the access point to CYPMH and wellbeing services in West Sussex to create a more comprehensive 'front door' able to offer swift and consistent triage of referrals.<br/><br/>The subcontracted relationship is mandated by NHS Sussex to support flows of patients into the wider YES and YMCA services that they contract directly.<br/><br/>Sub-contracted provision of YES triage support embedded into the shared SPOA in West Sussex<br/><br/>Award Decision Makers:<br/>Mike Lander -DD - Contracts<br/>George Guerges-Service Director <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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066cc5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024292-2026
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
SME

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20263 weeks 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)

Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Further Information

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