Community, Mental Health and Children & Young People secondary care services in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

The procurement process for community, mental health, and children & young people secondary care services in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland has reached the contract award stage. The buyer, NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Commissioning Board (LLR ICB), has awarded the contract to the Leicester Partnership NHS Trust following the Provider Selection Regime under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. This procurement was carried out using a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication, as the contract was awarded based on the absence of realistic alternative providers.

The contract, valued at £358,004,620, covers the delivery of services from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026 and was signed on 7th July 2025. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health services industry, particularly those in community and mental health service provision. Given the procurement method and the existing relationship with Leicester Partnership NHS Trust, businesses operating within the area or those specialising in similar healthcare services might find opportunities in partnership or subcontracting arrangements.

Companies focused on innovative care solutions or technologies that could enhance service delivery may also find growth possibilities through collaboration efforts with the awarded NHS Trust.