Planning

NHSE1094 - Healthcare Services for the Yorkshire and Humber Female Secure Estate - Request for Information

NHS ENGLAND - NORTH EAST AND YORKSHIRE

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Planning

01 Dec 2025 at 12:57

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England - North East and Yorkshire is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "NHSE1094 - Healthcare Services for the Yorkshire and Humber Female Secure Estate - Request for Information." This initiative, managed by North of England Commissioning Support (NECS), focuses on health services in the Yorkshire and Humber region, specifically within the female secure estate. The procurement process is aligned with the CPV classification for health services and is expected to serve HMP New Hall and HMP Askham Grange. Interested parties need to submit their response by 12 noon on 9th December 2025. This RFI exercise aims to gather information and raise awareness ahead of a future tender expected to commence in February 2026, with an anticipated contract start date in September 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in delivering primary care, mental health, and substance misuse services. Companies equipped to provide comprehensive health solutions for secure estates could find lucrative prospects through this engagement. Given the projected needs in Yorkshire and Humber's female secure estate, businesses with expertise in managing health services within custodial facilities will be well-positioned to contribute effectively and expand their operations in the public health sector. The electronic communication method via Atamis further streamlines participation, offering a modern and efficient approach to tendering communication.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHSE1094 - Healthcare Services for the Yorkshire and Humber Female Secure Estate - Request for Information

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for and on behalf of NHS England - North East and Yorkshire (Health and Justice Team) (the Relevant Authority), who are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in relation to the delivery of Healthcare Services for the Yorkshire and Humber Female Secure Estate. Services to be considered are: Primary Care Services; Mental Health Services; and Substance Misuse Services, all to be delivered for service users at HMP New Hall and HMP Askham Grange.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for and on behalf of NHS England - North East and Yorkshire (Health and Justice Team) (the Relevant Authority), who are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in relation to Health Care Services for the Yorkshire and Humber Female Secure Estate. This request for information exercise is intended as an awareness raising and information gathering exercise. Services to be considered are: Primary Care Services; Mental Health Services; and Substance Misuse Services, all to be delivered for service users at HMP New Hall and HMP Askham Grange. Proposed Contract Start Date: September 2026. It is important to note that this Request for Information exercise is not a call for competition and as such you will need to express your interest in any future competition opportunity once the contract notice is published on Find a Tender. The deadline for submission of RFI responses is 12 noon on Tuesday 09 December 2025. Additional information: NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this exercise and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS will be conducted via Atamis: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome (https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome) If you find that you need any advice or technical support on the Atamis portal please contact the helpdesk using the following details: Phone: 0800 0988201 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk Opening times 8am - 6pm

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ebeb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078475-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND - NORTH EAST AND YORKSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
necsu.psrprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Further Information

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