Sussex Staying Well Services
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation TrustEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
12 September 2025
Type
services
Overview
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, on behalf of NHS Sussex, is commissioning a community-based mental health crisis support service—Staying Well—to provide an alternative to Emergency Departments. The service will offer a safe, psychologically informed environment for individuals aged 18+ experiencing mental distress or self-defined crisis, including those not meeting secondary care thresholds.
Delivered jointly with VCSE partners, the service focuses on prevention, peer support, and bridging gaps between primary and secondary care, in line with the NHS Long Term Plan and Mental Health Five Year Forward View. Sussex Staying Well Services.
Approximate lifetime contract value £887,806 for initial contract period and £295,935.67 optional extension(s). Contract dates: 01/10/2025 - 01/10/2028 Option to extend by 12 months.
Regulations cited
- Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023
Additional details
Additional information: The authority has identified West Sussex Mind as the most suitable provider based on their ability to deliver high-quality, integrated, and accessible services that meet the needs of the population. This notice is published in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
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West Sussex Mind
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Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation TrustKey Dates
Published
12 September 2025
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