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Sussex Recovery College VCSE Support - 27/29

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust · planning

Tender information last checkedLast checked 23 Sept 2026, 20:47.

Opportunity overview

Sussex Recovery College VCSE Support - 27/29

Classification

  • CPV85100000 — Health services
  • CPV85000000 — Health and social work services

Lots

  • 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. 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."Value not stated

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-06f6fe
Status
planned
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
85100000
Description
Health services

Communication

Future Notice Date
20 Nov 2026, 00:00

Covered By

GPA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
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. 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."
Status
planned

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ2

Delivery Location

Description
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Portland House, 44 Richmond Road<br/>Worthing<br/>BN11 1hs<br/>UK

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Id
GB-FTS-133310

Identifier

Legal Name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Street Address
Portland House, 44 Richmond Road
Locality
Worthing
Region
UKJ2
Postal Code
BN11 1hs
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Taofeeq Ladega

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
07
Description
Health

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Worthing · UKJ2 · BN11 1hs · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ2

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 085965-2026planning ·