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Adult inc. Perinatal, Approved Clinician & Psychological Training Programmes Market Engagement - CAT, CBT (PD, PBD, ED), FI (CB, SP), MHWP, DBT, MBT, SCM, CAARMS, AED WTT, MANTRA, UPBD, PMH PGDT, PMH Clinical Psychology, Responsible (Approved) Clinicians

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

24 Feb 2026 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is currently in the planning stage for a tender involving multiple specialised training programmes under the title "Adult inc. Perinatal, Approved Clinician & Psychological Training Programmes Market Engagement – CAT, CBT (PD, PBD, ED), FI (CB, SP), MHWP, DBT, MBT, SCM, CAARMS, AED WTT, MANTRA, UPBD, PMH PGDT, PMH Clinical Psychology, Responsible (Approved) Clinicians". Located in London, this tender falls within the 'Education and training services' industry category and aligns with commitments from the 10 Year Health Plan. Interested parties must express their interest by 17:00 on 16th March 2026 via the Atamis e-sourcing portal, with the possibility for timeline amendments being reserved by NHS England.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health education and training services, particularly those with expertise in adult and perinatal mental health, as well as psychological therapies for severe mental health problems. The contract, valued at £96 million, includes a range of programmes needing future commissioning support, offering growth potential for organisations such as SMEs and VCSEs. Engaging with this contract could enable businesses to expand into the public sector, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality mental health education programmes during the contract period from April 2027 through March 2030, with potential renewal extending to March 2033.

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Notice Title

Adult inc. Perinatal, Approved Clinician & Psychological Training Programmes Market Engagement - CAT, CBT (PD, PBD, ED), FI (CB, SP), MHWP, DBT, MBT, SCM, CAARMS, AED WTT, MANTRA, UPBD, PMH PGDT, PMH Clinical Psychology, Responsible (Approved) Clinicians

Notice Description

This Market Engagement seeks to identify potential suppliers capable of supporting the future commissioning of specialist Adult and Older People (AOP) mental health, PTSMHP (Psychological Therapies for Severe Mental Health Problems), Perinatal mental health (PMH) and Mental Health Act (MHA) education programmes, in line with the 10 Year Health Plan commitments. Documentation within the Atamis Project provides a explanation of each of the acronyms. Responses will inform the development of detailed procurement specifications and help shape the future delivery model of these programmes. Please note, this request for information spans multiple potential procurements and therefore the estimated dates and values included in the notice should not be considered to be final. To express interest and respond to the request for information, please register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Planning Information

Closing deadline for submission of interest 17:00 16th March 2026. NHS England reserves the right to amend the timeline without prior notice. To express interest and respond to the request for information, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ac2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016358-2026
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
£96,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20268 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

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