NHSWYICB - Connect/DH/Deaf Project/DH@TS/Teen Connect Service

Location

Leeds:

Description

Mental Health Crisis Support for the Leeds Population

Total Quantity or Scope

The Contract Authority; NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board intends to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C. The authority is publishing this notice in Find a Tender in accordance with the NHS Provider Selection Regime.Contract Period: 01/10/2026 - 31/08/2028Contract Value: £2,124,009. Additional information: 1. Eligibility for Direct Award Process CThe Record of Decision Making created at the time of the decision confirms that the service:• is an existing service;• is delivered by an existing provider, Leeds Survivor Led Crisis Service;• is replacing a contract that is due to expire; and• is therefore eligible in principle for Direct Award Process C.The Record also identifies the named decision maker, senior approving bodies, contract value and term, and confirms that no conflicts of interest were declared. This document evidences that the decision was taken consciously and contemporaneously within the PSR framework, rather than by default or assumption.2. No Considerable Change to Contracting ArrangementsCurrent value: £1,662,268Proposed value: £2,124,009.06Increase: £461,741.06Increase below £500,000 threshold by: £38,257.94This represents a 27.8% increase in contract value. In isolation, this does not constitute considerable changeThe Connect/DH/Deaf Project/DH@TS/Teen Connect Service Specification demonstrates that the proposed contract does not introduce any considerable change when compared with the existing arrangements.In substance:• the service model remains a community-based pathway;• the population, geography, referral routes, and eligibility criteria are unchanged;• delivery remains with the same VCSE provider, using the same delivery model;• there is no expansion, reconfiguration, or transfer of material risk.The ICB actively reviewed the proposed scope, duration, outcomes, delivery model, and risk profile against the existing contract and concluded that none of these elements met the PSR “considerable change” threshold. While the specification is presented in an updated format, the underlying service is materially consistent with the existing contract.3. Provider Performance and Likely Future PerformanceThe Service Review Template – PSR Key Criteria provides detailed, narrative based evidence demonstrating that the existing provider:• is satisfying the current contract to a sufficient standard; and• is likely to satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.The Service Review has assessed performance against all PSR key criteria, including:• Quality and innovation – supported by/evidenced by service outcomes• Value and stewardship of public funds – demonstrated through return on investment, efficiency gains, cost effectiveness, system savings• Integration, collaboration, and sustainability – reflected in partnership working, alignment with wider pathways, embedded delivery across relevant parts of the system• Access, inequalities, and choice – supported by inclusive or adapted provision, reach into underserved or priority populations• Social value – including local employment, prevention activity, community capacity building, wider social benefitsThe ICB considered not only historic performance, but also whether the provider’s established workforce, governance arrangements, and delivery model provide assurance of continued performance under the proposed contract. The proposed contract does not introduce new delivery requirements, expanded cohorts, or increased demand beyond that already successfully managed by the provider. 4. Proportionality and Overall AssuranceIn determining the appropriate procurement route, the ICB considered whether a competitive process would deliver additional benefit. Given the continuity of need, the absence of material change, the provider’s sustained performance, and the risks associated with service disruption, the ICB concluded that a competitive process would not be proportionate to the time, cost, and delivery risk involved.Taken together, the three documents; Record of Decision Making, Service Specification and Service Review Template provide a coherent and auditable justification for the use of Direct Award Process C, demonstrating that:• the regulatory conditions for Process C are met;• the decision was taken lawfully, transparently, and proportionately;• the existing provider sufficiently meets the PSR criteria; and• continuity of a clinically effective and system beneficial service is in the best interests of patients and the wider system.WY ICB therefore remains satisfied that the requirements of the Provider Selection Regime have been properly applied and evidenced.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85100000 - Health services

Legal Justification

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 publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 17 July 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the PSR.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 17 July 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the PSR.Written representations should be sent to wyicb-kirk.procurement@nhs.netThe Provider has submitted evidence against the Basic Selection Criteria. The evidence was reviewed by the ICB and the outcomes are set out below: Criterion - Evidence Reviewed - OutcomeFinancial standing - Latest accounts reviewed - PassIndemnity arrangements - Insurance evidence reviewed - PassInformation governance - Policies reviewed - PassSafeguarding - Policies reviewed - PassExclusion/debarment checks - Check completed - PassIn line with the Provider Selection Regime statutory guidance, the Connect/DH/Deaf Project/DH@TS/Teen Connect Service was assessed by both the Senior Contracts Manager for Adult MH and the Senior Programme Manager for Pathway and System Integration, against the PSR key criteria as follows;• Quality and innovation – supported by/evidenced by service outcomes• Value and stewardship of public funds – demonstrated through return on investment, efficiency gains, cost effectiveness, system savings• Integration, collaboration, and sustainability – reflected in partnership working, alignment with wider pathways, embedded delivery across relevant parts of the system• Access, inequalities, and choice – supported by inclusive or adapted provision, reach into underserved or priority populations• Social value – including local employment, prevention activity, community capacity building, wider social benefitsThis was then reviewed by both the Assistant Director of Contracting and the Director of Partner Relationship Management.Leeds Survivor Leeds Crisis Service was found to consistently deliver high quality, safe and effective care, demonstrate strong integration within the Mental Health Crisis system, provide good value for money and actively improve access and reduce health inequalities. The assessment concluded that the existing provider continues to meet and exceed the PSR requirements and that contract continuation best supports patient outcomes, system stability and social value, with no identified benefit in opening the service to competition at this time.Assessment against the Basic Selection Criteria was undertaken in line with PSR statutory guidance. This confirmed that the provider met all minimum requirements. No issues were identified that would preclude the provider from continuing to deliver the service.The ICB is confident that this Provider will continue to deliver this service to a high standard throughout the proposed contract term.