NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICB - Rough Sleepers Mental Health and Wellbeing Service - East Riding

The NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICB has completed the procurement process for the Rough Sleepers Mental Health and Wellbeing Service in East Riding. This service focuses on stabilising crisis situations for rough sleepers and removing barriers to essential support services such as mental health, addiction, welfare, and employment while ensuring access to physical health clinics. The procurement falls under the industry category of medical services and social services, with a total value of £130,302.

The procurement method used was direct procurement through a single tender action below threshold. The contract, awarded to Hull and East Yorkshire MIND, will run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027, covering the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and social services sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

By addressing healthcare needs and promoting healthier communities, businesses that specialise in mental health services, social work, crisis intervention, and health education could benefit from partnering with the NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICB. The targeted support for rough sleepers presents a chance for firms to deliver impactful services and enhance their portfolios in public health and social care.