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04 Aug 2026 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by the NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board involves the award of a contract to the Epsom and Ewell Citizens Advice Bureau for a specialist Mental Health Advisory Service. This procurement falls under the category of rehabilitation services, with the procurement method classified as a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, worth £82,000 over a two-year period, commences on 1st April 2026 and concludes on 31st March 2028. The service will be delivered across Surrey Downs and East Surrey, targeting individuals with mental health issues requiring inpatient or secondary care support, and the procurement is currently at the award stage.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on healthcare and community services, particularly those specialising in mental health services. Organisations that can provide robust, cost-effective advisory services, like the Epsom and Ewell Citizens Advice Bureau, which utilises trained volunteers for service delivery, would be well-positioned to compete. Companies adept in forming strong multi-agency partnerships with local statutory and voluntary bodies, and capable of addressing health inequalities, could find substantial growth and collaboration opportunities within this contract framework, enhancing their service impact and social value contributions in line with the Integrated Care Board's strategic aims.

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Notice Title

Citizens Advice Bureau Epsom and Ewell - Specialist Mental Health Advisory Service

Notice Description

Citizens Advice Bureau Epsom and Ewell provide a specialist advisory service directly to people admitted as an inpatient and deliver a service to clients with mental problems in the community predominantly those under the care of secondary care mental health services, that are unable to be supported by more generic community services, namely the Citizens advice. This service covers Surrey Downs and East Surrey.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Citizens Advice Bureau Epsom and Ewell provide a specialist advisory service directly to people admitted as an inpatient and deliver a service to clients with mental problems in the community predominantly those under the care of secondary care mental health services, that are unable to be supported by more generic community services, namely the Citizens advice. Surrey and Sussex ICB intends to award Citizens Advice Bureau Epsom and Ewell a contract following direct award process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract will be PS82,000 (PS41,000 per annum) over the two year term, from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2028. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073763-2026
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

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLJ25 West Surrey

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EPSOM AND EWELL CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

Further Information

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