---
title: "Life After Stroke"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055142"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055142.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (ICB)"
published: "2026-03-06"
---

# Life After Stroke

Buyer: NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (ICB)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055142

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## Summary

The NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board is offering a contract for the "Life After Stroke" service, aiming to provide essential health and social work services throughout Sussex. This contract, valued at £372,153 per annum and totalling £2,605,071 including a potential extension, seeks providers under the Provider Selection Regime. The service is planned to run from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2031, with an option to extend for an additional two years up to 30th June 2033. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract having been formally awarded, following a period of evaluation that considered various quality criteria. The operation will be based in Lewes, UKJ2, and focuses on stroke survivors' personalised care, aiming to reduce health inequalities across Sussex.

The opportunity is tailored for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in managing and supporting stroke survivor care. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and collaboration, the contract welcomes providers who can offer sustainable and integrated services. It emphasises the importance of reducing health inequalities and improving accessibility for the most disadvantaged groups. Thus, organisations with a solid track record in enhancing social value and providing cost-effective solutions could benefit significantly. Companies that are ready to engage with local VCSE assets and have a comprehensive understanding of health service delivery in the UK will find this a promising chance to expand their operations and contribute positively to community health outcomes.

## Notice

NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO AWARD: The Life After Stroke Service will provide a seamless experience for stroke survivors to provide a person centred and needs based service that supports stroke survivors whilst reducing inequity of provision across Sussex and preventing secondary strokes. Contract length: 5-year contract with an option to extend for a further 2-years Annual contract value: PS372,153 Total contract value (5-year + 2-year option) = PS2,605,071 Contract service dates = 2nd April 2025 to 31st March 2030 2-year extension dates = 1st April 2030 to 31st March 2032

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO AWARD: The Life After Stroke Service will provide a seamless experience for stroke survivors to provide a person centred and needs based service that supports stroke survivors whilst reducing inequity of provision across Sussex and preventing secondary strokes. This service will deliver the following key elements of the NHS recommended integrated Life After Stroke service model. These are the core elements based on stroke survivor and carer/family priorities identified through clinical and public engagement. The core elements are: * Post Stoke Reviews * Supported Self-Management Education * Self-Management Peer Support Contract length: 5-year contract with an option to extend for a further 2-years Annual contract value: PS372,153 Total contract value (5-year + 2-year option) = PS2,605,071 Contract service dates = 2nd April 2025 to 31st March 2030 2-year extension dates = 1st April 2030 to 31st March 2032

Options: There is a period of 2 years to further extend the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020462-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,605,071 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,605,071 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (ICB) |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 2FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STROKE ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 14:23 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020462-2026
- 12 Dec 2025 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082529-2025
- 20 Jun 2025 at 16:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034195-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.sussex.ics.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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