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title: "Changing Our Direction - Wakefield District Health and Care Partnership"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065839"
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buyer: "NHS WEST YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-03-10"
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# Changing Our Direction - Wakefield District Health and Care Partnership

Buyer: NHS WEST YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065839

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Changing Our Direction - Wakefield District Health and Care Partnership" involves NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, a public health body based in Wakefield, United Kingdom. This procurement pertains to community health services aimed at supporting children and young people in Wakefield, particularly those on the CAMHS waiting list and identified as at risk of self-harm or suicidal ideation. The contract spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, following a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement method adopted is a Direct Award Process without prior call for competition, indicating a limited procurement process. The tender reached the award stage, and the contract was awarded to KIDS, a supplier specialising in these services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those focusing on mental health support for young people. The procurement involves a substantial monetary commitment of £791,974, making it an attractive opportunity for service providers with expertise in handling sensitive health issues like self-harm and suicide ideation. Businesses with experience in mental health care, particularly those with a track record in working within the framework of NHS procurement regulations, would be well-suited to compete. Given the service's critical nature, companies demonstrating high standards of care and professional expertise are likely to grow and strengthen their portfolio through such contracts.

## Notice

The service provides support for children and young people in Wakefield on the CAMHS waiting list and their parents/carers, specifically those identified as being at risk of self harm or suicide ideation.
Contract term 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029

### 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.
The service provides support for children and young people in Wakefield on the CAMHS waiting list and their parents/carers, specifically those identified as being at risk of self harm or suicide ideation.
Contract term 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. Additional 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 or the Procurement Act 2026 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 3 March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the PSR.'
Written representations should be sent to wyicb-kirk.procurement@nhs.net 

Assessment process: A narrative description considered against the key criteria and basic selection criteria 
Decision maker: Budget Holder approval in line with ICB Scheme of Delegation
Approved at Wakefield Place Management Meeting 

There were no conflicts of interests declared

### 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 or the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021246-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £791,974 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WEST YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF1 1LT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wakefield North |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | TLE45 Wakefield |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KIDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 11:17 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021246-2026
- 19 Feb 2026 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015266-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://kids.org.uk
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/how-commissioning-is-changing/nhs-provider-selection-regime/independent-patient-choice-and-procurement-panel/
- https://www.westyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk/

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