Planning

Pre-Market Engagment Business Case Psychological support and counselling services for resident doctors

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

22 Jul 2025 at 07:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is initiating a procurement process focused on securing a single provider to deliver psychological support and counselling services for resident doctors across the United Kingdom. This procurement is currently in the planning stage and aims to ensure equitable access to these services as part of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan. The planning involves a market engagement exercise, scheduled to conclude by 25 August 2025. The tender falls under the services category, specifically within education and training services, with a gross value of £1,438,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2029.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in psychological support and counselling services, particularly those capable of serving a large geographic area. It is well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in education and training services. Acting as a single provider, businesses can not only secure a substantial contract but also contribute to strengthening the NHS workforce by supporting the wellbeing of future medical professionals. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest in the market engagement event to explore collaboration opportunities and clarify any aspects of the procurement requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagment Business Case Psychological support and counselling services for resident doctors

Notice Description

NHS England is looking to engage with suppliers who can delivery psychological support and counselling services for resident doctors. It is an NHSE requirement for postgraduate deaneries to provide counselling and wellbeing services to resident doctors and dentists. Counselling and wellbeing support is critical for reducing postgraduate trainee attrition and securing the critical retention of the much-needed future workforce, in alignment with the objectives of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan. We are seeking to replace our current delivery model with a single provider to cover the whole region to ensure trainees have equitable access to the same services, regardless of their base. To find out further details and express an interest in the market engagement event please email the address below. england.professionalsupport.yh@nhs.net

Planning Information

Market engagement exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056362
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041816-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,438,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
england.professionalsupport.yh@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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