Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
White Rose House, West Parade
Wakefield
WF1 1LT
Contact
Simon Rowe
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
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
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
NHS WYICB - Health Inclusion Service (Wakefield Place)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
West Yorkshire ICB is undertaking a Market Engagement Exercise to assess the level of interest from suitably qualified providers to deliver a health inclusion service to vulnerable groups who reside within the Wakefield District.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE45 - Wakefield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
West Yorkshire ICB is undertaking a Market Engagement Exercise to assess the level of interest from suitably qualified providers to deliver a health inclusion service to vulnerable groups who reside within the Wakefield District.
The purpose of this service would be to engage with vulnerable groups to assess and address any immediate health and well-being needs and to support them to engage with mainstream health and care services.
This would be inclusive of services to refugees and asylum seekers, the homeless, sex workers and gypsy, Roma and traveller communities.
Current Delivery Model
The health inclusion service would bring together numerous different aspects of current provision within a single model of delivery.
Anticipated Service Commencement Date
01/07/2026
The high-level objectives of the service are:
Improved Access to Healthcare
• To increase the extent to which socially disadvantaged populations engage with health and care services.
• Reduction in barriers to primary care, screening and prevention services
• Increased registration with GP’s and uptake of routine health checks
• Meet unmet needs within the population
• Signpost and refer to wider services.
Better Health Outcomes
• To improve the self-reported health outcomes from the socially disadvantaged populations.
• Support the system to lower mortality rates and improved management of long-term conditions
• Enhance mental health and physical health support
• Reduction in emergency service use through earlier interventions
• Support service users to receive care at the right place at the right time.
Enhanced Patient Experience
• Support the system to provide more culturally competent and trauma-informed care
• Support the reduction of stigma and discrimination in healthcare settings.
• Reduce barriers to service users accessing mainstream healthcare services
• Empower the patient voice to improve quality of care within services
System Level Impact
• Reduce attendances to urgent and emergency services
• Support effective discharge planning
• Support the local authority on their statutory responsibilities within public health and housing
• Work within the system to ensure streamline pathways and processes are in place for effective care planning.
• Support service users to use NHS resources efficiently through targeted, proactive care
• Support the development of neighbourhood health and MDT’s within the health inclusion populations.
• Be a leader for health inclusion in the system and support services in the delivery of healthcare for these populations.
Workforce Development
• Provide training in trauma-informed approaches, cultural competence and health literacy.
• Workforce development supports effective communication between health, social care and voluntary sector partners.
• Increased knowledge of barriers faced by health inclusion populations across the system.
• Staff should complete the appropriate level of the WYICB health and social care inclusion health workforce training
Community Engagement and Co-Design
• Support continual service development working with health inclusion groups
• Facilitate strong partnerships with voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors
• Ensure the patient voice is represented in service development
• Ensure peer advocacy and lived experience are part of the service.
• Improve levels of participation from health inclusion populations in feedback and evaluation.
two.2.14) Additional information
If you would like to submit your interest for this service, please express your interest by registering on https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/login and complete the questions included in project C401455.
• Suppliers: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/login
• Supplier opportunities: https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects
Once registered, potential providers will be able to complete their response.
If you find you need advice or support in registering please contact the Atamis helpdesk using the following details:
Phone: 0800 9956035
E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk
Please note that an expression of interest in delivering the Health Inclusion Service is not a tender response. An expression of interest is no indication of a commitment to participate in the tender process nor does it infer any special status on those providers who do submit an interest.
The market response to this notice will be used to inform the Commissioner’s view as to any future process to select the most suitable approach to meet its commissioning intentions. This does not commit the NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board to undertake a procurement. NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has the right to withdraw this notice.
The response window will be open for 14 days and will close 28 November 2025 at 12pm
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 July 2026
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