Community Connectors, LEP, Recovery & Connect Workers & SUN Peer Support Workers

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Community Connectors, LEP, Recovery & Connect Workers & SUN Peer Support Workers" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This contract focuses on providing community health services in the UK region of Surrey and North East Hampshire (UKJ2). The procurement method used was a limited process with a direct award, and this contract will span from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, with an optional one-year extension to 31st March 2029.

Key dates include the contract award date on 27th February 2025 and the standstill period from 12th February 2025 to 20th February 2025. The total contract value is £2,302,008 for three years, with an additional £767,336 if extended for one more year. This contract offers significant business growth opportunities for organisations involved in community health services, especially those specialising in mental health support for adults.

Given the focus on recovery and peer support, businesses capable of providing integrated and sustainable services stand to benefit greatly. The chosen procurement method allows existing providers such as The Mary Frances Trust, who have established experience and proven capability, to continue enhancing service quality and efficiency. Business users considering similar tenders should ensure they meet the requisite PSR standards and demonstrate their ability to deliver high-quality health services through robust supporting evidence and equal-weighted evaluation criteria.