Sussex Recovery College VCSE Support - 27/29
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation TrustEstimated Value
Up to £840,000
Deadline
Not specified
Published
10 September 2026
Type
services
Overview
Sussex Recovery College VCSE Support - 27/29 Procurement of VCSE support to the Sussex Recovery College
New requirement - replacement of Brighton Recovery College and the SPFT in-House provided Recovery College. 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.
Details
- Senior Finance Business Partner
- HR Business Partner
Regulations cited
- Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023
- Public Contracts Regulations 2015
Additional details
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.
The service will be delivered by SPFT in conjunction with a VCSE organisation. 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.
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.
Details of the award decision-makers. Chief Communications Officer
Associate Director of Engagement and Experience Recovery College and Peer Support Manager
Senior Category Manager Healthcare/Clinical Procurement Deputy Director - Contracts The intention is to award a contract using the most suitable provider process."
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Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation TrustKey Dates
Published
10 September 2026
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