Wellbeing Psychosocial Hubs - Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership

NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, located in Wakefield, has formally awarded a contract for the "Wellbeing Psychosocial Hubs" project, which primarily focuses on health services. The procurement process, carried out under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, is a direct award without the need for prior publication of a call for competition. The awarded contract, valued at £2.1 million, will run from 1st March 2025 to 28th February 2028.

The services cover mental health, alcohol misuse, domestic violence, carers support, physical health, and welfare benefits in the Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership area. Key stakeholders include The VSC Alliance as the supplier and NHS England Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel as the mediation body. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for entities specialising in a wide array of health services.

Organisations experienced in mental health care, support for alcohol dependency, and domestic violence aid stand to benefit considerably. Additionally, those providing carers support and welfare advisory services can find lucrative opportunities. Given the procurement method and direct award approach, existing service providers who meet high standards of quality and performance are well-positioned to compete and succeed in this tender, fostering long-term growth and stability within the healthcare support sector.