Early Intervention Service

The procurement process involves NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board (ICB), focusing on the provision of early intervention health services under the title "Early Intervention Service". This tender falls within the health services category, targeting the regions of UKF21 and UKF22, which cover parts of the UK collectively referred to as Leicestershire.

The process is currently at the award stage, highlighting the approval of a contract modification as of December 2025, with an initial contract signed on 1st April 2025. The procurement follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations 2023, distinct from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring compliance with specific healthcare procurement norms.

The tender is a service procurement conducted with a focus on strategic commissioning, catering especially to emotional wellbeing and therapeutic support services. This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in emotional wellbeing and therapeutic support.

Businesses with expertise in delivering comprehensive health services and adept at managing extended service durations may find this contract appealing, given its 2-year extension and strategic significance within the health system. The active engagement by The Relationships Centre Leicestershire Ltd as the winning supplier underscores the potential for SMEs to secure similar contracts by demonstrating specialised capabilities and service efficiency within the Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland areas.