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21 Jul 2026 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (WYICB) has announced its intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) to continue the Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) Cluster Support Service aimed at improving mental health for children and young people in Leeds. This decision, which follows a Direct Award Process C with the existing providers Barca Leeds, Gipsil, and Northpoint Wellbeing, is not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract period is from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027, with a value of £106,291. Interested stakeholders must submit any representations regarding this award to the relevant authority by 31 July 2026. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, following a service review that confirmed the providers meet PSR criteria without a need for a competitive process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in community health services, especially those focused on integrated and sustainable mental health solutions for young people. While the contract currently remains with the existing providers, the rationale highlights the importance of integration within local health systems and the ability to provide quality, cost-effective services. Suppliers specialising in creating effective partnerships with educational and community entities or those with proven track records in maintaining service continuity could find opportunities for future collaboration or subcontracting. The procurement method focuses on continuity, emphasising the importance of deep-rooted community ties and the ability to deliver consistent, high-standard care.

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Notice Title

NHSWYICB - SEMH Cluster Support Service

Notice Description

The service is aimed to improve social emotional and mental health for children and young people living in Leeds through a locally delivered and integrated approach.<br/><br/>There is a core offer in every cluster consisting of:<br/> <br/>* 1:1 work Around 6-8 sessions usually (up to a maximum of 12 sessions where required).<br/>* Staff consultation<br/>* Parent/Carer consultation pre and post the sessions (also pre / post consultation for the YP where appropriate) <br/>* Providing the mental health element of a holistic and integrated approach to assessment and support linked with cluster team that may include capacity to undertake Family Support work around parenting functioning and relationships.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract Authority; NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board intends to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C. The authority is publishing this notice in Find a Tender in accordance with the NHS Provider Selection Regime.

Contract Period: 01/09/2026 - 31/08/2027

Contract Value: PS106,291. Additional information: Eligibility for Direct Award Process C
The Record of Decision Making created at the time of the decision confirms that the service:
* is an existing service;
* is delivered by an existing providers (Barca Leeds, Gipsil and Northpoint Wellbeing);
* is replacing contracts that are due to expire; and
* is therefore eligible in principle for Direct Award Process C.
The Record also identifies the named decision maker, senior approving bodies, contract value and term, and confirms that no conflicts of interest were declared. This document evidences that the decision was taken consciously and contemporaneously within the PSR framework, rather than by default or assumption.

2. No Considerable Change to Contracting Arrangements
The Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Cluster Based Support: MindMate Wellbeing service specification demonstrates that the proposed contract does not introduce any considerable change when compared with the existing arrangements.
In substance:
* the service model remains a community based mental health service model;
* the population, geography, referral routes, and eligibility criteria are unchanged;
* delivery remains with the same providers, using the same service delivery model;
* there is no expansion, reconfiguration, or transfer of material risk.
The ICB actively reviewed the proposed scope, duration, outcomes, delivery model, and risk profile against the existing contract and concluded that none of these elements met the PSR "considerable change" threshold.

3. Provider Performance and Likely Future Performance
The Service Review Template - PSR Key Criteria provides detailed, narrative based evidence demonstrating that the existing providers:
* are satisfying the current contracts to a sufficient standard; and
* are likely to satisfy the proposed contracts to a sufficient standard.
The Service Review assesses performance against all PSR key criteria, including:
Quality and innovation
Quality
Strong outcomes and service effectiveness
Service user experience
Value and stewardship of public funds
Cost-effective early intervention
Integration, collaboration, and sustainability
The services are well embedded within the Leeds healthcare system
The Providers have developed established partnerships with schools and clusters over many years.
Multi-agency delivery model
Sustainability

4.Proportionality and Overall Assurance
In determining the appropriate procurement route, the ICB considered whether a competitive process would deliver additional benefit. Given the continuity of need, the absence of material change, the provider's sustained performance, the providers deep integration with clusters and schools with well-established pathways and the risks associated with service disruption, the ICB concluded that a competitive process would not be proportionate to the time, cost, and delivery risk involved.
Taken together, the three documents; Record of Decision Making, Service Specification and Service Review Template provide a coherent and auditable justification for the use of Direct Award Process C, demonstrating that:
* the regulatory conditions for Process C are met;
* the decision was taken lawfully, transparently, and proportionately;
* the existing provider sufficiently meets the PSR criteria; and
* continuity of a clinically effective and system beneficial service is in the best interests of patients and the wider system.
WY ICB therefore remains satisfied that the requirements of the Provider Selection Regime have been properly applied and evidenced.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 31 July 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d003
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068772-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£106,291 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WEST YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 4AS
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GIPSIL

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