Mental Health Services - North Yorkshire and York

The NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for mental health services in North Yorkshire and York, under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. The procurement process was a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition. The awarded contract is valued at approximately £128,706,398 and spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026.

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is the successful supplier, with the contract focusing on delivering a comprehensive range of psychiatric and psychological services across the specified region, including adult and children’s mental health services, community learning disability services, and urgent care mental health pathways. Key administrative actions were taken to manage and mitigate conflicts of interest during the decision-making process, ensuring transparency and compliance with regulations. This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the mental health sector, particularly those offering services such as psychiatric consultations, psychological therapies, and community-based health programmes.

Service providers with expertise in innovative and patient-centred care practices are well-positioned to engage with similar future opportunities, expanding their reach and impact in the mental healthcare landscape. The procurement methodology indicates potential for businesses that accommodate direct award processes, suggesting benefits for established healthcare organisations with proven service delivery records and those prioritising patient choice. This contract also suggests avenues for partnerships or sub-contracting opportunities, enabling smaller enterprises to participate indirectly while bolstering their credentials within the healthcare domain.