Online Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service for Children & Young People

NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract to provide an online mental health and emotional wellbeing service for children and young people across Leeds, Calderdale, Kirklees, and Bradford. This service, classified under Community Health Services, will be accessible 24/7 throughout the year. The procurement stage of this contract is the award stage, facilitated under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) as per the Health Care Services Regulations 2023.

The contract term starts on 1st April 2025 and will run until 30th September 2026, with a total value of £1,103,722. The decision process involved key mental health professionals from various regions and was confirmed by the Director of Partner Relationship Management. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital health services, particularly those experienced in providing mental health support for young people.

While the contract is a direct award to an existing provider, interested businesses can see this as a benchmark for the standards expected by NHS authorities. Companies focusing on innovative mental health solutions or possessing strong regional ties in West Yorkshire would be well-placed to compete in similar future tenders, especially under the NHS’s streamlined Provider Selection Regime. This procurement method highlights the importance of delivering consistent and high-quality services within the healthcare sector.