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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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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "EPUT - Psychological Staff Support Service (Here for you) 26/27" was initiated by the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, located in Basildon, United Kingdom. The process is in the award stage as of April 2026. This direct award procurement involves psychological services to support MSEFT staff through a Service Level Agreement (SLA). The location for service delivery is deemed accessible for the staff in need of treatment. The contract was signed on March 31, 2026, and runs from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. Valued at £137,000, it falls under the health services category.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for large-scale service providers specialising in mental health support and psychological care, particularly those with a presence or operational capacity in Essex. By partnering with the Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust as the supplier, the contract reinforces robust market relationships and service delivery capabilities. Service providers with expertise in handling sensitive healthcare requirements and ongoing care management will find this contract a strategic advantage, ensuring high visibility and engagement in the public health sector.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066731
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030859-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£137,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20261 months 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
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

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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