Sussex Staying Well Services
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The Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has recently awarded a contract for the delivery of the "Sussex Staying Well Services," aimed at providing community-based mental health crisis support services. This initiative is aligned with the NHS Long Term Plan and Mental Health Five Year Forward View, offering an alternative to traditional Emergency Departments for individuals aged 18+ experiencing mental distress or crisis. The procurement, classified under Psychiatrist or psychologist services (CPV 85121270), commenced with a standstill period beginning on 15th September 2025 and concluded on 24th September 2025, culminating in a contract award on 3rd September 2025.
Located in Worthing, the services will be delivered in the region of UKJ2, from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028, with an optional extension year, bringing the potential total value to £1,183,740.00. The procurement method followed the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations of 2023, utilising a direct award process outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses in the mental health services sector, especially those adept in delivering integrated, preventative, and peer-supported health services.
Organisations capable of partnering with Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) entities may find this contract beneficial to expanding their service portfolios. With a notable investment in mental health services, businesses that provide psychological support and community health services would be well-positioned to leverage this contract for growth. The successful supplier, Waythrough, has demonstrated high capacity in delivering accessible and quality mental health services, setting a benchmark for potential competitors in bidding for similar future tenders.
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 - 30/09/2028 Option to extend by 12 months. Additional information: The authority has identified Way through 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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