2025-30 Capacity and Partnership Enhancement - NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board - Wakefield District Health & Care Partnership

NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has announced the contract award for the "2025-30 Capacity and Partnership Enhancement - NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board - Wakefield District Health & Care Partnership" project. The procurement process falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and is excluded from the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contract aims to provide additional capacity at the Well Women’s Centre to reduce and maintain waiting times for counselling services.

The contracting authority, based in Wakefield, is moving forward with Direct Award Process C. The contract starts on 19th April 2025 and continues until 18th April 2030, with a total contract value of £447,545. Key decision-makers included high-level officials from NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board and Wakefield Place.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those focusing on women's health and counselling. It is well-suited for providers that can demonstrate strong performance against existing contracts and are equipped to manage increased demand. SMEs with expertise in health services and collaboration with primary care providers, councils, and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this tender ideal for expanding their reach and capacity.

The existing provider, Well Women Centre, has been identified as a likely candidate for continuing this essential service, highlighting the importance given to established and reliable service delivery within this procurement framework.