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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:
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
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust | - | ~£85,400,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot NHS Sussex Community Musculoskeletal Service - East Sussex | - |
| Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust | - | ~£191,100,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot NHS Sussex Community Musculoskeletal Service - West Sussex and Brighton & Hove | - |
This procurement was divided into 2 lots, each awarded separately. 8 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 NHS Sussex Community Musculoskeletal Service - East Sussex 2,520 days (≈6.9 yrs) | £85,400,000 £104,734,000 initial term | 4 | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust | active |
| Lot 2 NHS Sussex Community Musculoskeletal Service - West Sussex and Brighton & Hove 2,520 days (≈6.9 yrs) | £191,100,000 £198,555,000 initial term | 4 | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust | active |
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