2025/27 CYP Third Sector Safezone - Leeds Health and Care Partnership

The NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has published a contract award notice for the "2025/27 CYP Third Sector Safezone - Leeds Health and Care Partnership." This procurement process falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and the contract will be awarded through a direct award process. The focus is on health services within the services category, primarily to enhance the mental health crisis support available to 11-17-year-olds in Leeds.

The initial contract term is from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, with an option to extend until 31st March 2028. The completion of the standstill period and the contract's commencement are significant dates for stakeholders to note. The procurement process employs the method "limited," indicating an award without a prior public call for competition, and the total contract value is £305,481.

The project confirmation date by the board was 24th March 2025, affirming the procurement stage at the award phase. This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those with experience in providing mental health support and services for young people. It is ideally suited for service providers that can offer immediate, face-to-face crisis support, have the necessary staffing and infrastructure, and can meet or exceed the outlined requirements and criteria.

Specifically, the awarding body is looking for providers capable of delivering high standards in a high-pressure environment. Existing providers in the health services sector, especially those with a presence in or near Leeds, will find this tender a potential avenue for growth and an opportunity to leverage their expertise in mental health support to benefit the local community significantly. The existing contract delivery standards set by Leeds Survivor Led Crisis Service further establish the necessary benchmark for any potential competition.