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27 Jul 2026 at 08:08

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board has completed the procurement process for the "Community NHS Health and Care Services," classified under the health services category. The contract was awarded through a direct award process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, excluding requirements from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023. This procurement was handled by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit and entails services to be provided by Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust, located in Brighton. The contract, valued at £1,083,240,000 annually, is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2029, with an option to extend until 31st March 2030. This award follows an evaluation based on quality, value, integration, access improvement, and social value.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare service provision, particularly those skilled in community health services and capable of offering innovative, value-driven care solutions. It is particularly advantageous for large-scale organisations, like NHS Foundation Trusts, that can meet extensive service specifications and contractual key performance indicators. This direct award indicates a preference for a provider already deeply involved and well-adapted to existing healthcare and service integration frameworks, paving the way for potential collaboration in expansive healthcare regions, such as Kent and Hampshire & the Isle of Wight. The contract's value and scope suggest opportunities for specialised suppliers capable of complementing large health service operations with niche services or innovation in healthcare delivery and sustainability.

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Notice Title

Community NHS Health and Care Services

Notice Description

The provider is an NHS Foundation Trust, providing Community Health Service Provision. 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 PS1,083,240,000.00 which includes services provided in Kent (PS853,000 p.a.) and Hampshire & the Isle of Wight ICBs (PS380,000 p.a.). Associate Commissioners: Kent ICB 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 Provider Selection Regime 2023 Direct Award Process A. For the avoidance of doubt, the Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d3d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070565-2026
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
£1,083,240,000 £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 COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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