NHSWYICB - SEMH Cluster Support

The NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has recently completed the procurement process for the SEMH Cluster Support initiative, focusing on community health services. This project aimed to enhance social, emotional, and mental health outcomes for children and young people in Leeds, UK. The procurement process, labelled under ID C365188, fell under the Provider Selection Regime, with no prior call for competition, facilitating a direct award approach.

The procurement was governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, exempting it from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £894,156 GBP, was formally awarded on 28th May 2025 to Northpoint Wellbeing Limited, and the process is now in the award stage, with the contract active. This contract presents considerable business opportunities specifically for SMEs engaged in community health services, especially those providing mental health support for young individuals.

It highlights a strategic opportunity for businesses with expertise in integrated local approaches to healthcare, targeting social and emotional wellbeing. Companies that can demonstrate a track record in seamlessly integrating mental health services with aspects of family support would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, located in Wakefield, serves as the buyer, and further collaboration with the board might be fruitful for businesses looking to expand within the public health sector.