Award

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

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Nov 2025 at 16:49

Tender

17 Sep 2025 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The National Framework Agreement for the provision of Mental Health and Wellbeing Services, spearheaded by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, is a strategic initiative aimed at addressing the increasing demand for mental health services across the UK. The framework, valued approximately at £135,000,000, targets health services, focusing on both virtual and in-person delivery for young people and adults. Operating under an open procurement method, the framework is governed by The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. Key dates include an application deadline for new providers by the 20th of November, 2025, as the framework remains open for potential new entrants throughout its term.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health and wellbeing services to grow, particularly those capable of supplementing NHS capacities with innovative, high-quality, and sustainable health solutions. New potential providers are encouraged to apply, as the framework intends to accommodate up to 999 participants, offering a substantial market entry for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their reach. Given its broad scope across the UK regions, companies with expertise in areas such as counselling, welfare, and rehabilitation services are particularly well-suited to participate and potentially secure contracts under this comprehensive framework.

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Notice Information

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 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. This is a Framework under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 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, the Framework will be open to applications from new potential Providers during the Term of the Framework. Previously appointed Providers are NOT obliged to re-apply. Further 'Intention to Award' notices will be published as and when new Providers are appointed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 20th November 2025 to info@coch-cps.co.uk. Framework agreements have not yet been formally concluded; this notice serves as an intention to establish the framework agreements 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. Previously appointed Providers areNOT obliged to re-apply. Additional 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. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Written representations should be sent to: info@coch-cps.co.uk Representations by providers must be made to the Framework Host by midnight at the end of 20th November 2025 Framework Agreements have not yet been formally concluded; this notice serves as an intention to establish the framework agreements under the PSR. The decision was proposed by a Senior Commercial Specialist at Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and approved by the Commercial Procurement Manager and the Director of Commercial Procurement Services for Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. No conflicts of interest were detected or declared during the procurement process. The relative importance of the key criteria that the relevant authority used to make a decision are set out in this notice. Each of the Key Criteria elements were weighted in consideration of the subject-matter and with a view to securing the needs of the people who use the services, improving the quality of the services, and improving the efficiency of in the provision of the services. The chosen providers met the selection criteria, passed the PASS/FAIL Key Criteria and met or exceeded the published required minimum total score of 65% across the remaining Key Criteria for award to the Framework Agreement.

Renewal: The Framework may be renewed. If the Framework is renewed, the opportunity will be advertised in line with applicable regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059c19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072551-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
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
£135,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£135,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 20294 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20254 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@coch-cps.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
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
2
Supplier Names

DR JULIAN MEDICAL GROUP

TELLMI

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