NHSWYICB - Childrens Complex Panel (Wakefield)

In a procurement process overseen by the NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, based at White Rose House, West Parade, Wakefield, a contract has been formally awarded for the provision of a Complex Panel Individual Psychotherapy service. This contract, titled "NHSWYICB - Childrens Complex Panel (Wakefield)," falls under the health services category (CPV: 85100000) and is specific to services located in Wakefield (region UKE4). This direct award was made under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, and not under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, following process C of the Provider Selection Regime, with the contract term running from 1st November 2024 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health services, particularly those specialising in psychotherapy for children and young people placed out of their local area. Given the industry-specific nature of this contract, businesses experienced in providing similar psychotherapy services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Cathy Knibbs Ltd, who have been identified as the supplier, are well-suited to participate. The procurement method, which involved no call for competition, highlights an opportunity for businesses with established relationships with the NHS to leverage existing capabilities to satisfy the contract requirements and support local healthcare provisions in Wakefield.