Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB)
Sackville House, Brooks Close
Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2FZ
Contact
Sarah Rix
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
NHS Organisation Data Service
QNX
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.sussex.ics.nhs.uk/nhs-sussex/
Buyer's address
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
one.1) Name and addresses
Brighton and Hove City Council (Lot a)
Bartholomew House, Bartholomew Square
Brighton
BN1 1JE
Contact
Sarah Rix
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NHS Sussex ICB - Mental Health Support Services - Brighton and Hove / West Sussex
Reference number
C316974
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Mental Health Support Services - Brighton and Hove / West Sussex.
Lot a) Brighton and Hove
Lot b) West Sussex.
Intention to Award
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intention to Award Notice, which follows the conclusion of a Competitive Process, subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The aim of which is to appoint providers to deliver Mental Health Support Services for both Lot a) Brighton and Hove and Lot b) West Sussex on behalf of the Commissioners:
NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Brighton and Hove City Council (in relation to Lot a).
Services are due to commence on 1st October 2025 for a period of 5 years with an optional extension period of up to a further 24 months (5+2).
The total value of these contracts (including extension periods) is £48,741,637.00 in total across both lots.
The award of these contracts is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.
The publication of this notice marks the commencement of the standstill period. Any representations in relation to this notice must be made to decisions makers by midnight on 9th June 2025 via the Atamis e-tendering portal: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome, project reference C316974.
These contracts (one in relation to Lot a and one in relation to Lot b) have not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an Intention to Award Notice under PSR 2023, to inform the market of the intention to award a contract, as a result of a Competitive Process.
The successful bidders achieved the highest compliant bid score in relation to the set criteria.
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2025/S 000-027783
Section seven. Changes
seven.1) Information to be changed or added
seven.2) Other additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. These contracts have been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or The Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. These contracts have now been formally awarded using the competitive process.
Mental Health Support Services for both Lot a) Brighton and Hove and Lot b) West Sussex:
Lot a) Brighton and Hove - Contract Award concluded on 10th June 2025. Contract commencement date remains 1st October 2025, as published.
Lot b) West Sussex - Contract Award concluded on 29th July 2025. Contract commencement date updated from 1st October 2025 to 1st December 2025. This is due to a delay caused by resolving a representation made by a proposed sub-contractor of the successful bid, in relation to the award decision.
Services for Lot a) are due to commence on 1st October 2025 and for Lot b) on 1st December 2025 for a period of 5 years, with an optional extension period of up to a further 24 months (5+2).
The total value of these contracts (including extension periods) is £48,741,637.00 in total across both lots.
The NHS SCW Procurement Team supported Commissioners in the management of conflicts of interest throughout the process. In line with national guidance, conflicts of interest were given a high priority within the procurement, with 'conflicts of interest' a standing item at Project Team, Steering Group and Moderation meetings. All conflicts were appropriately managed within the project.
The award decision makers are NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC).