Awarded· 27 May 2024
The Infected Blood Inquiry Psychological Support Service
NHS England · Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber
NHS England has awarded The Infected Blood Inquiry Psychological Support Service. It is a contract for other health and social care in Leeds.
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Key dates
2024
Pipeline notice published
Planning Notice · 16:04
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Contract awarded
2024
Award notice published
Award Notice · 12:30
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Tender notice updated
Tender Notice · 13:32
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About this tender
In brief
NHS England has awarded The Infected Blood Inquiry Psychological Support Service. It is a contract for other health and social care in Leeds. It was awarded on 27 May 2024. The contract value is £21,326,000. It is split across 9 lots.
It is run as an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. Find a Tender published it on 5 June 2025. The notice number is 030288-2025. The OCDS ID is ocds-h6vhtk-044dc3.
Summary of the contracting process
NHS England is overseeing the contracting process for the "Infected Blood Inquiry Psychological Support Service," which falls under the health services category (CPV code 85100000). This process, conducted as a Provider Selection Regime, is executed using the Most Suitable Provider Process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This procurement specifically targets established commissioned Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centres.
The most recent significant update occurred on 24th April 2025, with the contract awarded to operate from 30th August 2024 for an initial period of five years, with a potential two-year extension. The total estimated contract value stands at approximately £22,809,000. The planning phase was first noted on 27th March 2024, and contracts were signed on 28th May 2024.
Organisations such as large NHS Trusts that are already operating as Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centres are well-positioned to compete in this tender. They stand to benefit from the contract's substantial financial commitment and the potential for contract extension. As the procurement method is limited to suitably equipped centres, competition is centered around the capability to meet comprehensive care requirements, which can drive further specialisation and improvement within the industry.
The notice in full
NHS England Specialised Commissioning and the Mental Health Team are working jointly to commission a Psychological Support Service for those infected and affected by infected blood, in response to the Interim Inquiry Report. This service can only be delivered by existing commissioned Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centres (HCCC).
Lots (9)
- 01
Lot 1 - Infected Blood Inquiry Psychological Support Service providerCancelled
This is a Transparency - Intention to Award Notice - to inform market of the Relevant Authority's intention to Award a Contract to the Most Suitable Provider under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Most Suitable Provider Process.
NHS England Specialised Commissioning and the Mental Health Team are working jointly to commission a Psychological Support Service for those infected and affected by infected blood, in response to the Interim Inquiry Report. This service can only be delivered by existing commissioned Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centres (HCCC).
The lifetime value of the contract covering all Lots is expected to be PS22,809,000.00
This is a new service and will be delivered by existing providers. It is anticipated that the services will commence on 30th August 2024 for an initial period of 5 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice.
The awarding of this
contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations
2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015
do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice.
Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on Friday 2nd August 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
This is the second intention to award notice that has been published and covers the outcome for part of Lot 1, part of Lot 4 and part of Lot 7 which are now awarded following receipt of further information that was required from a small number of providers. A further notice will be published for Lot 9 as soon as the assessment is fully completed.
The Relevant Authority is of the view, taking into account likely providers and all relevant information available to it at this time, that it has identified the most suitable provider or providers for each of the Lots.
Each of the 5 Key Criteria elements were balanced with equal priority and considered on this basis. Following assessment, it was agreed that the 4 providers are capable of meeting the service specification and are existing Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centres which was an essential requirement.
This decision has been made as per NHS England governance processes, by Delegated Commissioning Group on 28th May 2024. No conflicts of interest were identified.
Please contact anna.salt@nhs.net with any written representations, ensuring the following details are referenced:
Project reference: C255762
Project title: Infected Blood Inquiry Psychological Support Service
If no representations are received before midnight on Friday 2nd August 2024, then the standstill period will come to an end and the relevant authority can proceed with contract awards.
- 02
Lot 2 - Regional Navigator Host Provider for the North East and Yorkshire regionCancelled
This is a Transparency - Intention to Award Notice - to inform market of the Relevant Authority's intention to Award a Contract to the Most Suitable Provider under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Most Suitable Provider Process.
NHS England Specialised Commissioning and the Mental Health Team are working jointly to commission a Psychological Support Service for those infected and affected by infected blood, in response to the Interim Inquiry Report. This service can only be delivered by existing commissioned Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centres (HCCC).
The lifetime value of the contract covering all Lots is expected to be approximately PS22,809,000.00.
This is a new service and will be delivered by existing providers. It is anticipated that the services will commence on 30th August 2024 for an initial period of 5 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years.
- 03
Lot 3 - Regional Navigator Host Provider for the North West regionCancelled
This is a Transparency - Intention to Award Notice - to inform market of the Relevant Authority's intention to Award a Contract to the Most Suitable Provider under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Most Suitable Provider Process.
NHS England Specialised Commissioning and the Mental Health Team are working jointly to commission a Psychological Support Service for those infected and affected by infected blood, in response to the Interim Inquiry Report. This service can only be delivered by existing commissioned Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centres (HCCC).
The lifetime value of the contract covering all Lots is expected to be approximately PS22,809,000.00.
This is a new service and will be delivered by existing providers. It is anticipated that the services will commence on 30th August 2024 for an initial period of 5 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years.
- 04
Lot 4 - Regional Navigator Host Provider for the Midlands regionCancelled
This is a Transparency - Intention to Award Notice - to inform market of the Relevant
Authority's intention to Award a Contract to the Most Suitable Provider under the Health
Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Most Suitable Provider
Process.
NHS England Specialised Commissioning and the Mental Health Team are working jointly to
commission a Psychological Support Service for those infected and affected by infected
blood, in response to the Interim Inquiry Report. This service can only be delivered by
existing commissioned Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centres (HCCC).
The lifetime value of the contract covering all Lots is expected to be approximately
PS22,809,000.00.
This is a new service and will be delivered by existing providers. It is anticipated that the
services will commence on 30th August 2024 for an initial period of 5 years with an option to
extend for a further 2 years. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on Friday 2nd August 2024.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
This is the second intention to award notice that has been published and covers the outcome for part of Lot 1, part of Lot 4 and part of Lot 7 which are now awarded following receipt of further information that was required from a small number of providers. A further notice will be published for Lot 9 as soon as the provider assessment is completed.
The Relevant Authority is of the view, taking into account likely providers and all relevant information available to it at this time, that it has identified the most suitable provider or providers for each of the Lots.
Each of the 5 Key Criteria elements were balanced with equal priority and considered on this basis. Following assessment, it was agreed that the 4 providers are capable of meeting the service specification and are existing Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centres which was an essential requirement.
This decision has been made as per NHS England governance processes, by Delegated Commissioning Group on 28th May 2024. No conflicts of interest were identified.
Please contact anna.salt@nhs.net with any written representations, ensuring the following details are referenced:
Project reference: C255762
Project title: Infected Blood Inquiry Psychological Support Service
If no representations are received before midnight on Friday 2nd August 2024, then the standstill period will come to an end and the relevant authority can proceed with contract awards.
- 05
Lot 5 - Regional Navigator Host Provider for the East of England regionCancelled
This is a Transparency - Intention to Award Notice - to inform market of the Relevant Authority's intention to Award a Contract to the Most Suitable Provider under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Most Suitable Provider Process.
NHS England Specialised Commissioning and the Mental Health Team are working jointly to commission a Psychological Support Service for those infected and affected by infected blood, in response to the Interim Inquiry Report. This service can only be delivered by existing commissioned Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centres (HCCC).
The lifetime value of the contract covering all Lots is expected to be approximately PS22,809,000.00.
This is a new service and will be delivered by existing providers. It is anticipated that the services will commence on 30th August 2024 for an initial period of 5 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years.
- 06
Lot 6 - Regional Navigator Host Provider for the London regionCancelled
This is a Transparency - Intention to Award Notice - to inform market of the Relevant Authority's intention to Award a Contract to the Most Suitable Provider under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Most Suitable Provider Process.
NHS England Specialised Commissioning and the Mental Health Team are working jointly to commission a Psychological Support Service for those infected and affected by infected blood, in response to the Interim Inquiry Report. This service can only be delivered by existing commissioned Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centres (HCCC).
The lifetime value of the contract covering all Lots is expected to be approximately PS22,809,000.00.
This is a new service and will be delivered by existing providers. It is anticipated that the services will commence on 30th August 2024 for an initial period of 5 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years.
- 07
Lot 7 - Regional Navigator Host Provider for the South East regionCancelled
This is a Transparency - Intention to Award Notice - to inform market of the Relevant
Authority's intention to Award a Contract to the Most Suitable Provider under the Health
Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Most Suitable Provider
Process.
NHS England Specialised Commissioning and the Mental Health Team are working jointly to
commission a Psychological Support Service for those infected and affected by infected
blood, in response to the Interim Inquiry Report. This service can only be delivered by
existing commissioned Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centres (HCCC).
The lifetime value of the contract covering all Lots is expected to be approximately
PS22,809,000.00.
This is a new service and will be delivered by existing providers. It is anticipated that the
services will commence on 30th August 2024 for an initial period of 5 years with an option to
extend for a further 2 years. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on Friday 2nd August 2024.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
This is the second intention to award notice that has been published and covers the outcome for part of Lot 1, part of Lot 4 and part of Lot 7 which are now awarded following receipt of further information that was required from a small number of providers. A further notice will be published for Lot 9 as soon as the assessment is completed.
The Relevant Authority is of the view, taking into account likely providers and all relevant information available to it at this time, that it has identified the most suitable provider or providers for each of the Lots.
Each of the 5 Key Criteria elements were balanced with equal priority and considered on this basis. Following assessment, it was agreed that the 4 providers are capable of meeting the service specification and are existing Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centres which was an essential requirement.
This decision has been made as per NHS England governance processes, by Delegated Commissioning Group on 28th May 2024. No conflicts of interest were identified.
Please contact anna.salt@nhs.net with any written representations, ensuring the following details are referenced:
Project reference: C255762
Project title: Infected Blood Inquiry Psychological Support Service
If no representations are received before midnight on Friday 2nd August 2024, then the standstill period will come to an end and the relevant authority can proceed with contract awards.
- 08
Lot 8 - Regional Navigator Host Provider for the South West regionCancelled
This is a Transparency - Intention to Award Notice - to inform market of the Relevant Authority's intention to Award a Contract to the Most Suitable Provider under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Most Suitable Provider Process.
NHS England Specialised Commissioning and the Mental Health Team are working jointly to commission a Psychological Support Service for those infected and affected by infected blood, in response to the Interim Inquiry Report. This service can only be delivered by existing commissioned Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centres (HCCC).
The lifetime value of the contract covering all Lots is expected to be approximately PS22,809,000.00.
This is a new service and will be delivered by existing providers. It is anticipated that the services will commence on 30th August 2024 for an initial period of 5 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years.
- 09
Lot 9 - National Clinical Lead and Service Support Host ProviderCancelled
This is a Transparency - Intention to Award Notice - to inform market of the Relevant
Authority's intention to Award a Contract to the Most Suitable Provider under the Health
Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Most Suitable Provider
Process.
NHS England Specialised Commissioning and the Mental Health Team are working jointly to
commission a Psychological Support Service for those infected and affected by infected
blood, in response to the Interim Inquiry Report. This service can only be delivered by
existing commissioned Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centres (HCCC).
The lifetime value of the contract covering all Lots is expected to be approximately
PS22,809,000.00.
This is a new service and will be delivered by existing providers. It is anticipated that the
services will commence as soon as possible following expiry of the standstill period for an initial period of 5 years with an option to
extend for a further 2 years. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on Monday 18th November 2024.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
This is the third and final intention to award notice that has been published and covers the outcome for Lot 9 which is now awarded following receipt of further information that was required from the provider.
The Relevant Authority is of the view, taking into account likely providers and all relevant information available to it at this time, that it has identified the most suitable provider for this Lot.
Each of the 5 Key Criteria elements were balanced with equal priority and considered on this basis. Following assessment, it was agreed that the provider is capable of meeting the service specification and is an existing Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centre which was an essential requirement.
This decision has been made as per NHS England governance processes, by Delegated Commissioning Group on 28th May 2024. No conflicts of interest were identified.
Please contact anna.salt@nhs.net with any written representations, ensuring the following details are referenced:
Project reference: C255762
Project title: Infected Blood Inquiry Psychological Support Service
If no representations are received before midnight on Monday 18th November 2024, then the standstill period will come to an end and the relevant authority can proceed with contract awards.
Key facts
Contract
- Service
- Other health and social care
- Procurement type
- Standard
- Category
- Services
- Contract period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Lots
- 9
- Number of suppliers
- 16
Procedure
- Notice type
- Planning Notice
- Procurement method
- Limited
- Procedure
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Current stage
- Award
- Stages so far
- Planning, Tender, Award
- Published on
- Find a Tender Service
- Awardee scale
- Large
- Buyer's portal
- Atamis
Values
- Contracts value
- £21,326,000
Not stated in the notice: tender value, lots value, awards value.
Status
- Tender
- Complete
- Lots
- Cancelled
- Awards
- Active
- Contracts
- Active
References
- Find a Tender notice
- 030288-2025
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-044dc3
- CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
- CPV division
- 85 - Health and social work services
Location
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Town
- Leeds
- Postcode
- LS2 7UE
- Electoral ward
- Hunslet & Riverside
- Constituency
- Leeds South
- Delivery area
- North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Sub-region
- Leeds
- Area
- West Yorkshire
- Country
- England
Buyer
Contracting authority
- Organisation
- NHS England
- Category
- Services
- Contact
- Anna Salt
- Address
- Leeds, LS2 7UE · Yorkshire and The Humber · England
Not stated in the notice: phone.
Documents and links
Questions about The Infected Blood Inquiry Psychological Support Service
Who won the The Infected Blood Inquiry Psychological Support Service contract?
The award notice does not name the supplier. The full record is in the official notice linked on this page.
How much is the The Infected Blood Inquiry Psychological Support Service contract worth?
The contract value is £21,326,000, split across 9 lots.
Who is the buyer for The Infected Blood Inquiry Psychological Support Service?
NHS England, based in Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber. The named contact is Anna Salt.
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