Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Portland House, 44 Richmond Road
Worthing
BN11 1hs
UK
Contact person: Taofeeq Ladega
E-mail: taofeeq.ladega@sabp.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKJ2
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Sussex Recovery College VCSE Support - 27/29
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Sussex Recovery College VCSE Support - 27/29
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
840 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ2
Main site or place of performance:
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Portland House, 44 Richmond Road<br/>Worthing<br/>BN11 1hs<br/>UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Procurement of VCSE support to the Sussex Recovery College <br/><br/>New requirement - replacement of Brighton Recovery College and the SPFT in-House provided Recovery College.<br/><br/>Currently the pan-Sussex Recovery college is provided by two Providers. Brighton is provided by Southdown, previously contracted directly by NHS Sussex but recently delegated to SPFT under the delegated commissioning processes/agenda. The remainder has been provided by SPFT for many years.<br/><br/>The provision across Sussex is being re-designed to provide a single comprehensive prospectus of courses for all students regardless of where they live in Sussex. The prospectus will provide participants with a variety of learning opportunities that align with their recovery goals and proactively tackle health inequalities, and support individuals at the highest risk of marginalization.<br/><br/>The service will be delivered by SPFT in conjunction with a VCSE organisation. <br/><br/>SPFT courses will be co-delivered with clinicians / mental health practitioners. Some are aimed at students with more complex needs but also include understanding and managing common conditions. Courses will be accessible for people recently discharged from hospital or in crisis, focusing on understanding diagnosis and navigating services.<br/><br/>VCSE courses will offer further learning around maintaining recovery, including wellbeing and creative courses. Courses will have a strong link to community networks, some through sub partnerships with charities and community organisations. These courses will respond to local population needs (health inequalities) and focus on moving away from services to volunteering, getting back to work or study.
II.2.14) Additional information
Most Suitable provider -‘This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract 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 do not apply to this award.<br/><br/>Details of the award decision-makers.<br/><br/>Chief Communications Officer<br/><br/>Associate Director of Engagement and Experience<br/><br/>Recovery College and Peer Support Manager<br/><br/>Senior Finance Business Partner<br/>HR Business Partner<br/><br/>Senior Category Manager Healthcare/Clinical Procurement<br/><br/>Deputy Director - Contracts<br/><br/><br/>The intention is to award a contract using the most suitable provider process."
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
20/11/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/09/2026