Notice Information
Notice Title
DHSC: Mental Health Impact on Families with Critically Ill Children Report 2026
Notice Description
The Department of Health and Social Care is seeking to commission an external partner to produce an independent written report on the impact that a childhood diagnosis of critical illness has on families. This work supports the government's wider commitment to expanding mental health and wellbeing provision under the 10 Year Health Plan, where identifying and supporting groups at risk is a key part of effective early intervention. The report (Hugh's Report) will generate a robust evidence base to inform policy decisions on how best to strengthen support for affected families. It will examine the mental health needs of parents, guardians and siblings, assess the availability and effectiveness of current support, and highlight where gaps or barriers exist so that future interventions can be better targeted. Key Deliverables Identify evidence on the mental health impact of a critical illness diagnosis of a child on their families. Determine what forms of emotional and psychological support affected families need. Assess whether the needs and barriers for families of critically ill children differ from other groups with mental health needs. Examine the cost, accessibility and effectiveness of existing interventions supporting these families. Provide recommendations for: Further research areas, data sources or data collection needed. Practical, actionable next steps based on what works. Improvements to existing support. This is not a call for competition, but an opportunity to gather feedback to better understand market capabilities, refine final specifications, decide the procurement strategy, and encourage supplier engagement.
Planning Information
We are sharing the draft specifications, proposed procurement approach, and timetable with the market to invite feedback from potential bidders. The objective of the preliminary market engagement is: - Understanding market capability - Decide on final Procurement Strategy - Get feedback on Specifications - Identify any barriers - Encouraging Supplier Participation and Competition Interested parties can access the relevant documents via the Atamis system at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome using the contract reference (C424742). You can submit the Questionnaire and capability assessment by sending a message via Atamis or by sending an email to ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk quoting “Mental Health Impact - Hugh's report” 31/03/2026 at 5pm. The input by suppliers may help shape the final approach and procurement strategy. The questionnaire will also allow suppliers to raise any additional questions.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-06666f
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021376-2026
- 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
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
-
- CPV Codes
79311400 - Economic research services
79315000 - Social research services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £170,000 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 10 Mar 20264 days ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 27 Apr 20262 months to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 8 Jul 2026 - 8 Jan 2027 6-12 months
- 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
- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LONDON
- Postcode
- SW1H 0EU
- Post Town
- South West London
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLI London
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLI3 Inner London - West
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLI35 Westminster and City of London
- Delivery Location
- TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
-
- Local Authority
- Westminster
- Electoral Ward
- St James's
- Westminster Constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021376-2026
10th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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