Urgent Community Response Service – NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (Kirklees Health and Care Partnership)

This is a notice to inform the market of the intention to award a contract for the Kirklees Urgent Community Response Service for the population of Kirklees via the Most Suitable Provider Process.<br/>The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.<br/><br/>Assessment Description:<br/> 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.<br/>A structured scored assessment was subsequently undertaken in accordance with the 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.<br/>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.<br/>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. Additional information: 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 or the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.<br/>The award decision maker will be in accordance with the the ICB's Financial Scheme of Delegation<br/>The intention is to award a contract using the Most Suitable Provider Process. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 21 May 2026. This contract has not yet been formally awarded, this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the PSR.<br/><br/>Written representations should be sent to wyicb-kirk.procurement@nhs.net<br/><br/>No conflicts of interests were declared.<br/><br/>Decision Makers: In line with the ICB's financial scheme of delegation; Kirklees Place Accountable Officer and Director of Partner Relationship Management