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title: "Brighton CYP Wellbeing-YMCA Downslink 26/29"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066c57"
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published: "2026-03-17"
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# Brighton CYP Wellbeing-YMCA Downslink 26/29

Buyer: SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066c57

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## Summary

The Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has completed the award stage for the "Brighton CYP Wellbeing-YMCA Downslink 26/29" contract, classified under the "Health services" industry category. The project is aimed at the sub-contracted provision of Children and Young People (CYP) Wellbeing services within Brighton and forms part of a comprehensive, integrated Primary Care Mental Health Service. The contract spans two years, with the option to extend for an additional year. This limited procurement process was awarded under urgent circumstances in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The total potential contract value amounts to £2,573,732.67, with the contract being signed on the 11th of March 2026, and services rendered at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Worthing.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health and wellbeing services, particularly those with expertise in providing integrated care solutions. As the YMCA DownsLink Group has been designated as the supplier, other organisations in the sector could benefit from networking, forming strategic partnerships, or exploring subcontracting opportunities. Those businesses with a keen interest in supporting NHS contracts or expanding their reach into the Brighton & Hove area for mental health services may find this project especially attractive. The procurement method highlights the importance of established credentials in healthcare services and suggests a preference for providers capable of rapid mobilisation under the Provider Selection Regime.

## Notice

Sub-contracted provision of CYP Wellbeing in Brighton

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Reprovision of the YMCA Subcontract with a new 2 year contract, with the ability to extend for 1 further year if desired.

This service is one of three that form the Brighton IAPT and Wellbeing element of the NHS Sussex Contract. The three services (IAPT, Adult Wellbeing, and Children & Young Person's Wellbeing) combine to create a comprehensive, integrated, Primary Care Mental Health Service (2 years+) for Brighton & Hove residents.

YMCA is mandated by the ICB as the Provider for this service.

The current contract is ending and requires replacing.
2026/27 857,910.89 
2027/28 857,910.89 
Total Initial Term 1,715,821.78 
Extension 857,910.89 
Total Potential Contract 2,573,732.67 

Total lifetime since original commencement (09/2021) - PS4,552,989

25/26 contract value PS857,653

### 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.'

This service is one of three that form the Brighton IAPT and Wellbeing element of the NHS Sussex Contract. The three services (IAPT, Adult Wellbeing, and Children & Young Person's Wellbeing) combine to create a comprehensive, integrated, Primary Care Mental Health Service (2 years+) for Brighton & Hove residents.

YMCA is mandated by the ICB as the Provider for this service.
Current contract is expiring. The service is fully integrated with SPFT service delivery in Brighton utilising the same referrals pathway, data sharing. The service continues to provide as expected and is well liked by colleagues and patients.

YMCA remains a mandated sub-contracted provider within the NHS Sussex contract with SPFT and continues to fit the strategic relationship(s) within Sussex delivery of MH services.

Award Decision Makers:
Claire Newman-Service Director, Brighton and Hove Division
Anna Williams GM - BWBS
Mike Lander -DD - Contracts
Taofeeq Ladega-Senior Category Manager - Healthcare/ Clinical Procurement
Alison Nuttall-Managing Director-

No declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest were identified among the individuals involved in the decision-making process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024104-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,715,821 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | WORTHING |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN11 1HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Worthing |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Worthing West |
| Delivery location | TLJ25 West Surrey |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024104-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://ymcadlg.org
- https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/
- https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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