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27 Jul 2026 at 07:23

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves the NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board awarding a contract for Mental Health and Learning Disability Services. The buying organisation is located in the UKJ2 region, encompassing areas such as Surrey and Sussex. The industry category is health services. The procurement stage is the award stage, with the contract being awarded in May 2026. The contract covers a period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with an option to extend for an additional year. The procurement method was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to the specific nature of health care services, as governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the delivery of specialised health services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive mental health and learning disability support. The successful bidder, Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, indicates that this contract requires a provider with significant expertise and resources, reflecting a strong capacity for integration and service delivery across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. This tender would be particularly suited for large health service providers capable of meeting rigorous quality and performance standards set out by the NHS commissioners. The considerable contract value also highlights the potential for significant business growth for qualifying service providers.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Mental Health and Learning Disability Services

Notice Description

The provider is an NHS Foundation Trust, providing Mental Health and Learning Disability Services. The provider is the only provider capable of delivering the services due to the nature of those health care services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract award has been made following Direct Award Process A (The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Regulation 7) to an existing provider for a period of three years with the option to extend for a further one year with an annual contract value of PS350,774,000, which includes services provided in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight (PS317,000 p.a.). Associate Commissioners: NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB The service will be provided between the following dates: 01/04/2026 to- 31/03/2029 with the option to extend for a further one year until 31/03/3030. This notice has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 Direct Award Process A . For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d3cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070531-2026
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
£1,403,096,000 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20262 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 SURREY AND SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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