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EPUT -Psychological Staff Support Service (Here for you) 26/27

MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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11 Mar 2026 at 12:56

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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11 Mar 2026 at 12:47

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the "EPUT - Psychological Staff Support Service (Here for you) 26/27". This procurement falls under the health services category and aims to provide psychological support services to the staff. Located in Basildon, Essex, the procurement process has reached the award stage as of 11th March 2026. The contract award is pending, with a standstill period ending on 23rd March 2026 and the contract period scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026, concluding on 31st March 2027. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method, signifying a collaboration between Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust and Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, highlighting accessibility and ongoing care provision for staff.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, specifically for organisations experienced in delivering specialised health services. The contract, valued at £137,000, is best suited to businesses within the large-scale provision of psychological and health support services, allowing suppliers with expertise in such fields to leverage their capabilities and expand their client portfolio within the NHS system. The Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, already confirmed as a supplier, showcases the type of business that can benefit from this partnership. There is an opportunity to contribute to a high-impact service that supports staff welfare and addresses mental health needs in a structured and consistent manner within the NHS framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EPUT -Psychological Staff Support Service (Here for you) 26/27

Notice Description

Psychological Services support to MSEFT Staff Commercial SLA agreement Services are for ED staff and inquests only

Procurement Information

MSE in Partnership with EPUT, location is accessible for staff needing treatment, provision of ongoing care

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066731
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021752-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£137,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Langdon Hills
Westminster Constituency
South Basildon and East Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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