Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
White Rose House, West Parade
Wakefield
WF1 1LT
Contact
Ryan Turnbull
wyicb-kirk.procurement@nhs.net
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE4 - West Yorkshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.westyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.westyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk/
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Community Support and Social Recovery – NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (Leeds Health and Care Partnership)
Reference number
24.25.78
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This is a notice to inform the market of the intention to award a contract for Community Support and Social Recovery for the population of Leeds via the Most Suitable Provider Process
Community Support and Social Recovery for enduring mental health needs; services working as part of the community mental health transformation programme, within the well established Leeds Health and Care Partnership. Services support people to live as well as possible in their communities.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £6,300,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE42 - Leeds
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is a notice to inform the market of the intention to award a contract for Community Support and Social Recovery for the population of Leeds via the Most Suitable Provider Process.
The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Paragraph 10 - The Page 4 to 5 Most Suitable Provider Process is being used to commission this service. This notice will be live for fourteen (14) days from the date of publication. This is a notice to inform the market of the intention to award a contract for Community Support and Social Recovery for the population of Leeds
The aim of the service is to provide Community mental health support for enduring mental health needs; services working as part of the community mental health transformation programme, within the Leeds Health and Care Partnership.
There has been extensive work undertaken over the last 2 years, through service reviews, consultation and place committee approval to develop a joined-up approach to the delivery community mental health services in the city. Through a lead provider approach, it is expected to reduce the risk of miscommunication or gaps, and therefore improve patient management/safety. As part of the Leeds Community Mental Health Transformation programme, The aim of the service is to support people with complex and enduring mental health needs to live as well as possible in their communities, through community based services within the well-established Leeds Health and Care Partnership.
The Provider should be able to deliver and evidence through; Working closely with VCSE organisations; support for people to achieve better mental health and wellbeing, increasing independence and supporting recovery, focused and assertive outreach support for people with the most complex and enduring needs. It will also provide support to inpatients to prepare them for discharge, with the aim of helping people feel prepared for going back into the community when they are medically fit for discharge.
The estimated value of the contract is £6,300,000 for a 3+2 year contract.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 July 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
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.
The award decision maker will be the Head of Partnership Relationship Management in line with the ICB's Scheme of Delegation.
The intention is to award a contract using the Most Suitable Provider Process.
The ICB has the right to withdraw this notice.