National Framework Agreement for the provision of Mental Health and Wellbeing Services

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

12 Mar 2026 at 16:46

TenderUpdate

29 Sep 2025 at 16:30

Award

20 Aug 2025 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The National Framework Agreement for the provision of Mental Health and Wellbeing Services, led by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, aims to establish a comprehensive network of service providers delivering mental health support to young people and adults across the UK. The initiative falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, exempt from the usual Public Contracts Regulations. The framework, valued at approximately £135,000,000, must adhere to criteria such as social value, quality, and access improvement. The decision was overseen by senior procurement officials, and the process is in the award stage as of early March 2026, marking the official conclusion of the framework agreement.

This framework represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in health services, particularly those specialising in mental health and wellbeing support. It opens doors for organisations offering innovative and quality-driven approaches to healthcare service delivery. Companies that can showcase effective collaboration, service integration, and sustainability, while addressing health inequalities, are well positioned to benefit, with participation open to future providers during the framework's term. Businesses such as ABL Health Limited, Health Assured, and Kooth Digital Health Limited are among the chosen suppliers, highlighting opportunities for both large and small enterprises in regions across the UK.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

National Framework Agreement for the provision of Mental Health and Wellbeing Services

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The relevant Tender Notice was 2025/S 000-013977 with OCID ocds-h6vhtk-04ffb2. The awarding of this framework agreement 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 and The Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight at the end of 2nd September 2025 to info@coch-cps.co.uk. This framework agreement has not yet been formally concluded; this notice serves as an intention to establish the framework agreement under the PSR. The award decision makers were two Senior Commercial Procurement Specialists, the Commercial Procurement Manager and the Director of Commercial Procurement Services. The Key Criteria were: * Social Value 10% * Value - Commercial Questionnaire 10% * Quality and Innovation 30% * Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability 30% * Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice 20% The framework will be available to all Relevant Authorities (and any future successors to these organisations). "Relevant Authority" is defined in section 12ZB(7) of the National Health Service Act 2006 and in section 10A(9) of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006. The overall aim of the Framework Agreement is to provide Mental Health and Wellbeing services for young people, adults or both. The Framework intends to cover a range of services that fall within the scope of Mental Health and Wellbeing services, delivered either virtually or in person. In accordance with Regulation 17 of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and Regulation 17 of The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025, new Providers may be added to this Framework during the Term of the Framework. Award of a Framework Agreement does not guarantee or imply any commitment to award a Call-off Contract by any Relevant Authority.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The overall aim of the Framework Agreement is to provide Mental Health and Wellbeing services for young people, adults or both. The Framework intends to cover a range of services that fall within the scope of Mental Health and Wellbeing services, delivered either virtually or in person. Additional information: This notice is an intention to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process. The approximate lifetime value of the framework agreement is PS135,000,000 Ex VAT but no commitment to award a Call-off Contract is implied or given.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this framework agreement is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and The Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058b76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022561-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

85312330 - Family-planning services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

85312510 - Vocational rehabilitation services

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Postcode Area
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
20
Supplier Names

ABL HEALTH LIMITED

Athona Limited

BARNARDO'S

Elective Services Ltd

Everyone Health Ltd

Focus Counselling Services (Hull) Ltd

Foremost Care UK Limited

HEALTHHERO SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Health Assured Limited

Kooth Digital Health Limited

Liva Healthcare UK Limited

MINDLER LTD

NXG ENTERPRISES LIMITED

Nottingham Community Housing Association Limited

Oakdale Centre Community Interest Company Ltd

Onebright Limited

PAM Wellbeing Ltd

Physio4gps Ltd

THE OWL CENTRE LIMITED

Therapy Centre Services Ltd

Further Information

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