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External Evaluation Partner - Mental health 24/7 community pilots

NHS ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has concluded a procurement process for an "External Evaluation Partner - Mental health 24/7 community pilots", focusing on the health services industry. The project involves collaborating with sites to test innovative ways of delivering services to individuals with significant mental health needs. This procurement, classified under CPV code 85100000 for health services, is located in England, UK, with activities centred around the postal code SE1 8UG. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, aimed at exceeding the standard threshold, and is particularly suited to engage SMEs and VCSEs. The tender, valued at £498,000, concluded its process with the award made to IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH) LTD on 14 March 2025. The contract is active from 14 March 2025 to 1 June 2026.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in health services, evaluation, and community pilot programmes. It is an excellent opportunity for organisations experienced in mental health service delivery and evaluation to showcase innovative methods and gain competitive advantages. With a focus on open procedures, the tender encourages participation from a wide range of businesses, including small to medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, enhancing the prospects for diverse business involvement and growth in the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Evaluation Partner - Mental health 24/7 community pilots

Notice Description

For an evaluator to work with sites testing a new way of providing services to people with significant mental health needs, through a pilot programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4916de1e-7597-4702-bbb5-4fb3580f65c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d7a821b-d42a-4723-8364-339ac3f7486d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£498,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£498,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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