1863 Children and Young People Sleep Service for NHS Northamptonshire ICB

The procurement process for the "1863 Children and Young People Sleep Service for NHS Northamptonshire ICB" has been completed, with an award announced on 21st July 2025. The contracting authority, NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board, alongside Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, sought a provider to deliver specialist sleep services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in Northamptonshire. The procurement followed an open procedure under the legal framework CELEX 32014L0024, falling within the industry category of social work and related services.

The awarded contract, valued initially at £145,000 with options to extend up to £290,000, has been signed with the supplier Together Trust. Located in Kettering, the primary focus was to engage a provider capable of supporting the future transformation of sleep support services within the region, with operations based in the UKF2 region. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in supporting children with special needs.

The procurement's emphasis on integrating with local care boards and transforming existing service frameworks suggests that enterprises with a proven track record or innovative approaches in children's healthcare services could find substantial growth potential. The focus on a niche area like sleep services for young people presents a unique market opportunity, especially for providers with scalable solutions that can align with the evolving needs of NHS service frameworks. Businesses with capabilities to provide both immediate service delivery and long-term strategic improvements are particularly well-suited to these requirements.