2025-27 Crisis Cafe Kirklees - NHS West Yorkshire ICB

The NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has announced the award of the "2025-27 Crisis Cafe Kirklees" contract, intended to provide crisis alternative support for people in Kirklees experiencing mental health crises. Categorised under health services, the contract spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027, with a total value of £620,000. This procurement process, which falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) of the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, has bypassed the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

The award decision was made following a review on 9 December 2024, highlighting that the incumbent provider successfully met the key performance criteria. This tender creates opportunities for business growth within the health services industry, particularly for organisations capable of providing mental health crisis support. Businesses that have experience in healthcare services, particularly those familiar with mental health crisis interventions, would be well-suited to participate.

As the contract is awarded through the Direct Award Process C without prior publication of a call for competition, it showcases an efficient procurement route for compliant service providers. Collaboration opportunities may also arise for smaller healthcare providers, indicating benefits to both established and newer entrants in the sector.