NHSWYICB - Positive Behaviour Support Wakefield
NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care BoardEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
8 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
Positive Behaviour Support is a framework for developing an understanding of behaviour that challenges and developing strategies to reduce these behaviours. It is based on an assessment of the social, physical, and individual contexts in which the behaviour occurs, and uses this information to develop interventions.
The aims of Positive Behaviour Support are to improve people’s quality of life and support those around them. The service is for children and young people age 5-19 years in Wakefield.
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.
Additional details
Contract period: 01/05/2025 - 31/03/2028 Contract value: £916,000
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NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is awarding a contract to provide Positive Behaviour Support services to children and young people aged 5-19 in Wakefield. This is a behavioural support service that helps young people whose behaviour is challenging by understanding why they behave that way and developing practical strategies to help them. The contract is worth £916,000 over three years (May 2025 to March 2028).
Requirements
- Service must be delivered to children and young people aged 5-19 years old in Wakefield only
- Provider must understand and be able to deliver Positive Behaviour Support framework methodology
- Provider must be able to assess social, physical, and individual contexts affecting behaviour
- Provider must develop evidence-based intervention strategies based on assessments
- Service must focus on improving quality of life for young people and supporting those around them
- Provider must comply with NHS Provider Selection Regime requirements
- Existing providers are preferred — this is being awarded via Direct Award Process C (not open competition)
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Conduct assessments of children and young people to understand their behaviour in social, physical, and individual contexts
- Develop personalised intervention strategies based on assessment findings
- Deliver Positive Behaviour Support training and guidance to families and support workers
- Monitor and review progress of young people using the service
- Provide consultation and support to schools, families, and other agencies working with the young person
- Maintain records and reporting on outcomes and quality of life improvements
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a Direct Award — meaning the NHS has chosen to give the contract to an existing provider rather than open it to competition. If you're not already delivering this service, you cannot bid unless the authority changes their approach.
- 2The 'NHS Provider Selection Regime' is NHS jargon for their procurement rules. Check the full tender documents for governance requirements, insurance needs, and NHS compliance standards you'll need to meet.
- 3Watch for the Service Specification document — this will contain detailed requirements about staffing levels, qualifications needed, response times, and how the service should operate day-to-day. This is where the real detail lives.
- 4Look carefully at the contract monitoring and reporting requirements — NHS contracts typically require quarterly reports, performance metrics, and outcome data. Budget time and resources for this.
- 5The three-year contract period (May 2025 to March 2028) means you need a team who can commit long-term. Check if there are break clauses or renewal options that affect your planning.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're an existing provider already working with this ICB, this Direct Award might be your opportunity — apply early and ensure your current performance is strong. If you're not delivering currently, consider partnering with the current provider or wait for a full tender.
- Positive Behaviour Support requires trained staff. Factor in costs for staff training, supervision, and ongoing development. Many councils accept staff who are trained on the job, but show evidence of a training plan in your bid.
- Consider subcontracting specialist roles (e.g. CAMHS liaison, school coordination) rather than hiring permanent staff. This reduces risk on a £916k contract and lets you partner with local specialists, which NHS buyers often reward in scoring.
Award Details
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NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care BoardKey Dates
Published
8 June 2026
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Notice type
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