This is a notice to inform the market of the intention to award a contract for the Leeds Mental Health Wellbeing Support - Primary Care Mental Health Service for the population of Leeds Health and Care Partnership via the Most Suitable Provider Process (MSP). Contract term 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2033 (5 + 2).

The Primary Care Mental Health service (PCMH) is a key component of the integrated community mental health model that has been developed through citywide Leeds Community Mental Health Transformation Programme 2021-2026 The service supports people with mental health needs within primary care and acts as an interface for Primary Care with wider mental health infrastructure in the city through providing initial consultation, care planning and formulation, prescribing, referral to therapeutic offers and navigation into the wider community mental health and wellbeing models in the city and secondary care (CMHTs/Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams).

The MSP approach was selected based on a clear understanding of the local provider landscape, including the limited number of providers capable of delivering the service. Market knowledge confirmed that the incumbent provider is currently delivering the service and has demonstrated the necessary infrastructure, workforce capacity, experience and capability to continue delivering the service and achieve the required outcomes. The MSP documentation was issued in line with the approved timetable, and the process provided assurance that the recommended provider.
The identified provider was assessed against predetermined, transparent and proportionate criteria aligned to the key criteria and basic selection criteria set out within the PSR Regulations. The evaluation was undertaken by a suitably qualified panel, with the findings documented and supported by a clear audit trail. The process provided assurance that the assessment was fair, transparent and robust, and that the provider met the requirements necessary to deliver the service.

This is a notice to inform the market of the intention to award a contract for the
The Primary Care Mental Health service (PCMH) for the population of Leeds via the Most Suitable Provider Process under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Assessment Description:
The Basic Selection Criteria were assessed as part of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) stage to ensure that the bidder met the minimum requirements in relation to legal and regulatory compliance, financial standing, and technical and professional capability. The provider submitted a completed PQQ and was assessed as meeting these baseline requirements and therefore progressed to the evaluation stage.
A structured scored assessment was subsequently undertaken in accordance with the published procurement documentation. Evaluation was based on the key criteria, with equal weightings allocated across each of these criteria to ensure a balanced and proportionate assessment.
The submission was evaluated by appropriately qualified individuals using predefined scoring guidance to ensure a consistent, transparent, and fair approach. Responses were assessed on the extent to which they met the requirements, including demonstration of understanding, approach, relevant experience, and overall quality of the proposal.
A moderation process was undertaken to confirm the final agreed scores. The award decision was made in line with the published evaluation methodology and criteria, ensuring compliance with the principles of transparency, equal treatment, and non-discrimination.