Sussex Staying Well Services
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The Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, acting on behalf of NHS Sussex, has initiated a procurement process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for the Sussex Staying Well Services. This process is aimed at establishing community-based mental health crisis support to serve as an alternative to Emergency Departments, focusing on prevention and bridging care gaps. The procurement, classified under the services category, specifically targets psychiatrist or psychologist services, with operations based in the UKJ2 region.
The contract, valued approximately at £2,663,417 for the initial period running from 1st October 2025 to 1st October 2028, with an optional 12-month extension, is in the award stage. Providers must submit any representations by 24th September 2025 before the formal awarding of the contract. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health services, particularly those capable of delivering integrated, high-quality care.
Given the emphasis on community health services and psychological support, companies with experience in mental health crisis intervention and collaboration with voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. The announcement identifies Southdown as the prospective provider, highlighting their ability to meet the service needs effectively, thus paving a path for existing and emerging businesses in the healthcare sector to seek collaborations or enhance service offerings to cater to such tender opportunities.
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.
SPFT are Commissioning, on behalf of NHS Sussex, to award a contract under PSR Most Suitable Provider .<br/><br/>Approximate lifetime contract value PS2,663,417 for initial contract period and PS887,806 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 Southdown 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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