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/

II.1.1) Title

II.1.2) Main CPV code

85100000

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Provision of ADHD Primary Care Connect: Adult ADHD Access Pathway Pilot<br/>the NHS in Sussex is developing ADHD Connect: a single, needs-led access and triage model for ADHD assessment designed to improve equity, experience, waiting times, and safety by matching individuals to the most appropriate provider based on complexity.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 1 748 792.00  GBP

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition

Justification for selected award procedure:

New works/services, constituting a repetition of existing works/services and ordered in accordance with the strict conditions stated in the Directive

Explanation

This procurement is being undertaken using Direct Award A under Regulation 23 of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) 2023. Under this route, the relevant healthcare services are being continued in substantially the same form, with no material change to the scope, service model, or patient cohort.<br/>As such, the formal application of key selection criteria is not required, as no comparative assessment between providers is being undertaken. The purpose of Direct Award A is to enable the continuation of an existing service where the incumbent provider is already delivering the required outcomes and remains appropriate to do so.<br/>Notwithstanding this, consideration has been given to the underlying PSR principles, including quality, patient safety, integration, and value. The incumbent provider continues to:<br/>• Deliver safe and effective services, meeting clinical requirements<br/>• Support continuity of care and service stability, with no disruption to patients<br/>• Operate in an integrated manner within SABP’s clinical pathways<br/>• Provide appropriate value and capacity to meet ongoing demand<br/>Given that the service is already embedded and performing effectively, and that no material changes are proposed, the decision not to formally apply key selection criteria is proportionate and compliant with Regulation 23.<br/><br/><br/>Details of the award decision-makers:<br/>Deputy Chief Strategy and Partnerships Officer<br/>Deputy Director Contracts<br/>Finance BP<br/>Senior Category Manager Healthcare/Clinical Procurement<br/><br/>No Conflicts of interest Recorded

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

Alliance for Better Care Ltd - Growing Health Together

Alliance for Better Care Community Interest Company (CIC), Horley Health Hub, 120 Victoria Road, Horley,

Horley

RH6 7BL

UK

NUTS: UKJ26

The contractor is an SME: Yes

VI.4.1) Review body