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title: "External Evaluation Partner - Mental health 24/7 community pilots"
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# External Evaluation Partner - Mental health 24/7 community pilots

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4916de1e-7597-4702-bbb5-4fb3580f65c7

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## Summary

NHS England has concluded a procurement process for an "External Evaluation Partner - Mental health 24/7 community pilots", focusing on the health services industry. The project involves collaborating with sites to test innovative ways of delivering services to individuals with significant mental health needs. This procurement, classified under CPV code 85100000 for health services, is located in England, UK, with activities centred around the postal code SE1 8UG. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, aimed at exceeding the standard threshold, and is particularly suited to engage SMEs and VCSEs. The tender, valued at £498,000, concluded its process with the award made to IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH) LTD on 14 March 2025. The contract is active from 14 March 2025 to 1 June 2026.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in health services, evaluation, and community pilot programmes. It is an excellent opportunity for organisations experienced in mental health service delivery and evaluation to showcase innovative methods and gain competitive advantages. With a focus on open procedures, the tender encourages participation from a wide range of businesses, including small to medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, enhancing the prospects for diverse business involvement and growth in the public health sector.

## Notice

For an evaluator to work with sites testing a new way of providing services to people with significant mental health needs, through a pilot programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d7a821b-d42a-4723-8364-339ac3f7486d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £498,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £498,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 6 May 2025 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d7a821b-d42a-4723-8364-339ac3f7486d
- 26 Mar 2025 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddac8071-bd6d-4f41-b011-97f6a7c568ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d7a821b-d42a-4723-8364-339ac3f7486d
  6th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddac8071-bd6d-4f41-b011-97f6a7c568ae
  26th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa91a30d-3a9b-4ffe-b070-f093afb4d072
  REDACTED C345273_External Evaluation Partner_NHS Standard Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/14aa02d7-975a-438c-ad98-8116289e7f4c
  REDACTED C345273_External Evaluation Partner_NHS Standard Terms and Conditions

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