Tender

Implementing PCREF: improving racialised experiences in mental health care

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has released a tender titled "Implementing PCREF: improving racialised experiences in mental health care", focused on enhancing mental health services across the United Kingdom, specifically in London. This tender is part of an open procurement process with a below-threshold budget totaling £49,800, from which £41,500 is allocated for the services provided. The initiative falls under the health services industry category and aims to develop national guidance to implement the Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework (PCREF). The tender process is currently active, with submissions accepted until 17th February 2026. The project period is scheduled from 26th February to 31st March 2026, with potential for an extension till 30th June 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services and consultancy, particularly those adept in creating guidance materials and frameworks focused on reducing racial disparities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are especially encouraged to participate given their capacity to deliver impactful, community-based solutions. The evaluation will prioritise technical and social value (70%), alongside pricing considerations (30%), providing a competitive edge to companies adept in integrating social objectives with healthcare expertise.

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Notice Title

Implementing PCREF: improving racialised experiences in mental health care

Notice Description

This work is to develop two national guidance products to support consistent, evidence-based implementation of the Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework (PCREF): system-level guidance for Integrated Care Boards to strengthen governance, accountability and oversight, and provider-level Quality Improvement guidance to help mental health trusts apply PCREF competencies in practice. Together, these resources will equip systems and providers with the tools, templates and evidence needed to reduce racial inequalities in mental health access, experience and outcomes, informed by co-production, exemplar site learning and legislative requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011742-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£41,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@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

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