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This is an intention to award notice. Urgent dental care necessitates the need for simple, rapid access to a dental professional within and outside of normal working hours. Details are set out in the Clinical Standard for Urgent Dental Care (V2) dated 10 January 2023. It states that the difference between emergency, urgent and non-urgent dental need is key as the time in which care should be provided differs between each category. Urgent dental care is defined as one that requires urgent attention but is not a life-threatening situation. It further states urgent dental care is the triage and management of these conditions either within or outside of normal working hours. NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB) intends to award contracts to 3 existing providers following Direct Award Process C of the UK Health Care Services (PSR) Regulations 2023 for UDC services in the Sussex area. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. The terms of the existing UDC contracts are due to expire on 31st March 2026 and NHS Sussex ICB have proposed that new UDC contracts should replace the existing contracts at the end of their term. All requirements outlined in Regulation 6(5) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 have been met, including that the considerable change threshold has not been met, and therefore Direct Award Process C has been determined as the appropriate provider selection process. After conducting assessments of the existing providers, taking into account the key criteria and applying the basic selection criteria, NHS Sussex ICB is content that the existing providers are satisfying the original contracts and will likely satisfy the proposed contracts to a sufficient standard. The awarded contracts will each be for a term of up to 18 months and are due to commence from 1st April 2026, terminating 30th September 2027. The total maximum contract value of these contracts is £3,983,020. There are 3 contracts being awarded to 3 providers as follows:- 1. UDC for Brighton & Hove - iDental Care Limited 2. UDC for West Sussex - Sussex Community Foundation Trust (SCFT) 3. UDC for East Sussex - East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT)

This is an intention to award notice. Special Care & Paediatric Dentistry (SCPD) services are available for children and adults with additional needs who are unable to have treatment at a general dental practice. It is a referral-only service, providing a range of dental treatments for children and adults with additional needs, including physical or learning disabilities, or where they have a need for additional support to receive treatment. Home visits are also provided for patients who are housebound. People are usually referred in via their dentist or doctor. NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB) intends to award contracts to 2 existing providers following Direct Award Process C of the UK Health Care Services (PSR) Regulations 2023 for SCPD services in the Sussex area. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. The existing SCPD contracts have previously been contracted under the Standard Clauses For A Personal Dental Services (PDS) Agreement and include the provision of general anaesthetic (GA) services. As the provision of services under GA is excluded under clause 73 of the PDS contract, SCPD GA services will instead be contracted for separately under NHS standard contracts. The terms of the existing SCPD contracts are due to expire on 31st March 2026 and NHS Sussex ICB have proposed that new SCPD and SCPD GA contracts should replace the existing contracts at the end of their term. All requirements outlined in Regulation 6(5) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 have been met, including that the considerable change threshold has not been met, and therefore Direct Award Process C has been determined as the appropriate provider selection process. After conducting assessments of the existing providers, taking into account the key criteria and applying the basic selection criteria, NHS Sussex ICB is content that the existing providers are satisfying the original contracts and will likely satisfy the proposed contracts to a sufficient standard. The awarded contracts will each be for a term of up to 2 years and are due to commence from 1st April 2026. The total maximum contract value of these contracts is £15,188,196. There are 4 contracts being awarded to 2 providers as follows:- 1. SCPD for West Sussex & Brighton & Hove - Sussex Community Foundation Trust 2. SCPD GA for West Sussex & Brighton & Hove - Sussex Community Foundation Trust 3. SCPD for East Sussex - East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust 4. SCPD GA for East Sussex - East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO AWARD: The wrap around service will deliver a seven-day service with clinical cover between the hours of 8am - 8pm across the whole of Sussex for asylum seekers in contingency hotels commissioned by the Home Office, those with settled status under the ACRs scheme and Ministry of Defence sites for those with settled status under the ARAP scheme. They will provide a wraparound service for urgent medical needs whilst liaising with other key stakeholders including general practice, local acute providers, mental health services, community services, voluntary community sector, county councils.

NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO AWARD: NHS Sussex ICB is intending to award a contract following the competitive process of the UK Health Care Services (PSR) Regulations 2023 for Whitehawk Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) Primary Care Services. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be submitted to the relevant authority via the project (Atamis reference no. C285165) at: https://healthfamily.force.com/s/Welcome by midnight (23:59) on 26/03/25. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. This direct award is for a maximum period of 108 months (84 months + 24 months option to extend) The service value is £1,157,738 per annum.

NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO AWARD: Psychosocial Support For People Living With Dementia services are integrated with the Brighton and Hove City Council Ageing Well Service and need to be delivered in existing established community locations across Brighton and Hove. This service is delivered at the following locations: St Richard's Community Centre in Hangleton and Knoll, Cornerstone Community Centre, Palmeira Square Hove and at the Woodingdean Community Centre. An estimated 55 separate psychosocial activities are delivered each quarter.

NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO AWARD: The Life After Stroke service provides practical advice, emotional support and high-quality information to stroke survivors, their family members and carers through 6 month Post Stroke Reviews and Stroke Recovery support as described before and after these reviews. Its aim is to help people navigate their way through the stroke recovery pathway. It offers a variety of support options, which includes home visits, video calls and telephone calls. The Life After Stroke service picks up patients that are discharged from hospital and works alongside NHS rehabilitation and community services, as well as other public and VCSE services.

NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO AWARD: NHS Sussex ICB is intending to award a contract following the competitive process of the UK Health Care Services (PSR) Regulations 2023 for Sussex Vasectomy service. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be submitted to the relevant authority via the project (Atamis reference no. C300250) at: https://healthfamily.force.com/s/Welcome by midnight (23:59) on Monday 06/01/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. This award is for a maximum period of 96 months (60 months + 36 months option to extend) The service value is £650,000 per annum.

NHS Sussex ICB (covering the patient population of West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, and East Sussex) are pleased to announce the award of a contract for a new Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service from 1st April 2025.

NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO AWARD: NHS Sussex ICB is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C of the UK Health Care Services (PSR) Regulations 2023 for Children's Integrated Therapy (Occupational Therapy, Physio Therapy and Speech & Language Therapy) and Equipment Service (CITES) across Sussex. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be submitted to the relevant authority via the project (Atamis reference no. C292959) at: https://healthfamily.force.com/s/Welcome by midnight (23:59) on 31/07/24. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. This direct award is for a maximum period of 84 months (60 months + 24 months option to extend) The service value is £5,196,000 per annum. CITES is a combined single service that provides children's therapy and equipment and includes all professional therapies, speech and language, occupational therapy and physiotherapy. It works seamlessly with other key providers including Education, Paediatrics, CAMHS, and Children's Social Care. The service will be fully integrated with all stages of the neurodevelopmental and neuro-disability pathways. Its success will be in contributing to timely and streamlined assessment and management to improve children's outcomes. Removing inefficiencies and duplication, promoting equality of access according to need, improving quality standards and increasing value for money are all values of the service. The Children's Integrated Therapy and Equipment Service's overarching aim is that all children and young people known to the service achieve their best possible developmental potential and physical and emotional health and well-being both in childhood and through transition into adulthood. The Children's Integrated Therapy and Equipment Service will provide equipment on loan to disabled children and young people living in East Sussex enabling them to do tasks they would otherwise be unable to do, to enable access to education, or to provide support to a Carer to enable ongoing care in their home. The Children's Integrated Therapy and Equipment Service will work closely with health providers and the wider Local Authority to deliver services in line with National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death (NCEPOD), and other relevant national guidance. The service is a significant provider alongside other services for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and is required to contribute to the way of working outlined in the SEND Reforms of the Children and Families Act 2014.

NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO AWARD: The Life After Stroke Service will provide a seamless experience for stroke survivors to provide a person centred and needs based service that supports stroke survivors whilst reducing inequity of provision across Sussex and preventing secondary strokes. Contract length: 5-year contract with an option to extend for a further 2-years Annual contract value: £372,153 Total contract value (5-year + 2-year option) = £2,605,071 Contract service dates = 2nd April 2025 to 31st March 2030 2-year extension dates = 1st April 2030 to 31st March 2032

Mental Health Support Services - Brighton and Hove / West Sussex. Lot a) Brighton and Hove Lot b) West Sussex. Intention to Award This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intention to Award Notice, which follows the conclusion of a Competitive Process, subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The aim of which is to appoint providers to deliver Mental Health Support Services for both Lot a) Brighton and Hove and Lot b) West Sussex on behalf of the Commissioners: NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Brighton and Hove City Council (in relation to Lot a). Services are due to commence on 1st October 2025 for a period of 5 years with an optional extension period of up to a further 24 months (5+2). The total value of these contracts (including extension periods) is £48,741,637.00 in total across both lots. The award of these contracts 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 or the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the commencement of the standstill period. Any representations in relation to this notice must be made to decisions makers by midnight on 9th June 2025 via the Atamis e-tendering portal: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome, project reference C316974. These contracts (one in relation to Lot a and one in relation to Lot b) have not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an Intention to Award Notice under PSR 2023, to inform the market of the intention to award a contract, as a result of a Competitive Process. The successful bidders achieved the highest compliant bid score in relation to the set criteria.

NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB) has awarded a contract for the purpose of a Managing Agent for Waste Management service to provide oversight and management of all Waste services contracts held by NHS Sussex ICB. The Managing Agent will be responsible for fulfilling all duties of the Waste services contracts on behalf of NHS Sussex ICB, ensuring services provided are performing well, compliant with relevant regulations, and held to account when things go wrong.

NHS Sussex ICB (covering the patient population of West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, and East Sussex) is awarding two contracts (Lot 1 and Lot 2) for a Community Musculoskeletal Service from 1st December 2025. The Community MSK service will form part of a fully integrated MSK service for the population of Sussex. The aim is to offer a standardised, transparent, coordinated patient pathway for all MSK patients across Sussex, which is fully aligned to the ICB system strategy 'Improving Lives'. The service aim is to ensure patients receive a consistent experience, feel supported throughout the whole pathway and get the optimal treatment first time. The integrated service will be delivered in collaboration with Primary, Community and Secondary Care to ensure all parts of the system understand the whole pathway and the expectations of them as a contributor to integrated provision. The key aims and objectives of the contract require the new Community MSK providers to work collaboratively with system partners to: • Deliver a 'population-health' based approach with a greater focus on enabling best lifelong MSK health, personalised care and shared decision making, improving value, reducing health inequalities and meeting population health needs at scale. • Address variation experienced by patients in terms of quality and outcomes and inequity in terms of access, waiting times and service provision. • Maximising system capacity across NHS services and the independent sector whilst ensuring core services are protected and enabled to meet training requirements and productivity and efficiency standards. • Ensure delivery of integrated care pathways that are seamless for patients. • Support post pandemic recovery with an ambition to deliver top decile performance in terms of Getting it Right First Time (GIRFT) outcomes, productivity and equality of access measures. • Deliver continuous innovation through maximisation of digital opportunities and transformation of pathways. The contract period will be for a period of 5 years commencing 1st December 2024. The Commissioners at their sole discretion, will have an option to extend for a further 2 years (5+2). A standard NHS contract will be used for this service. The contracts are divided into two Lots: Lot 1) East Sussex. Lot 2) West Sussex / Brighton & Hove