Sussex Staying Well Services
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The Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with NHS Sussex, is in the planning stages of commissioning the "Sussex Staying Well Services" focusing on community mental health crisis support. The procurement targets the services sector, specifically psychiatric and psychologist services, with delivery in the region of UKJ2. The contract is set for an initial period from 1st October 2025 to 1st October 2028, with the possibility of a 12-month extension.
The procurement follows a limited method under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), with West Sussex Mind identified as the intended provider. Stakeholders have until 24th September 2025 to make representations, marking a key deadline in this procurement process, currently in the award stage. This tender opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in community health services, including psychological support and crisis intervention.
Businesses capable of delivering integrated and accessible mental health services, with a focus on prevention, peer support, and bridging primary and secondary care, are well-suited to engage in this contract. Successfully executing such a high-value contract, with an approximate lifetime value of £887,806 for the initial period, can vastly enhance a company's portfolio and credibility within the healthcare sector, leading to further opportunities and partnerships.
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, on behalf of NHS Sussex, is commissioning a community-based mental health crisis support service--Staying Well--to provide an alternative to Emergency Departments. The service will offer a safe, psychologically informed environment for individuals aged 18+ experiencing mental distress or self-defined crisis, including those not meeting secondary care thresholds. Delivered jointly with VCSE partners, the service focuses on prevention, peer support, and bridging gaps between primary and secondary care, in line with the NHS Long Term Plan and Mental Health Five Year Forward View.
Sussex Staying Well Services.<br/><br/>Approximate lifetime contract value PS887,806 for initial contract period and PS295,935.67 optional extension(s).<br/><br/>Contract dates: 01/10/2025 - 01/10/2028 Option to extend by 12 months. Additional information: The authority has identified West Sussex Mind as the most suitable provider based on their ability to deliver high-quality, integrated, and accessible services that meet the needs of the population. <br/>This notice is published in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
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