Orri Virtual Day Service

The Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a public procurement process for the "Orri Virtual Day Service," a project under the health services category. This initiative seeks to create a virtual day hospital model for adults with eating disorders in Kent, Medway, and Sussex. While the notice is for the intention to award rather than a formal award, it marks the commencement of the standstill period, during which providers can submit representations by 29th October 2025.

The procurement method employed is a limited procedure under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), which does not require prior publication of a call for competition due to its specific regulatory scope. This project aims to deliver flexible, stepped care treatments, building on a successful pilot program that demonstrated clinical effectiveness and improved patient outcomes. This procurement opportunity can foster business growth for specialised healthcare providers, particularly those offering virtual healthcare solutions and expertise in mental health services.

Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in virtual healthcare solutions and community health services are well-positioned to benefit from this contract, especially in providing innovative, adaptable care models that cater to underserved community needs. The contract, valued at £620,000, exemplifies significant investment in virtual health solutions and represents a continued shift towards modern, patient-centric delivery models, opening revenue streams and partnership opportunities for businesses in similar health technology fields.