2025-30 Community Links - Changes TIPD - NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is overseeing the procurement process titled "2025-30 Community Links – Changes TIPD," which falls under the health services category. This contract, valued at £848,500, is aimed at supporting Kirklees residents with complex emotional mental health needs and will span from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2030. The procurement adheres to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypassing the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with a decision report authorised by the Kirklees Health and Care Partnership Senior Leadership Team on 16th December 2024, and no conflicts of interest were declared by the authors of the report. This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those experienced in providing mental health support services. With a substantial contract value and a long-term engagement, it offers stability and growth prospects for suitable providers.

Companies with a proven track record of high-performance service delivery and compliance with regulatory standards, such as Community Links (Northern) Limited, the existing provider, are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The direct award process (Direct Award C) underlines the importance of reliability and established service excellence in the selection criteria.