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title: "Hugh's Report-MH Impact of Life-threatening Child Illness on families 2026"
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# Hugh's Report-MH Impact of Life-threatening Child Illness on families 2026

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4ebf6a9-9597-4776-95df-b95c30003249

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract entitled "Hugh's Report-MH Impact of Life-threatening Child Illness on families 2026" in the industry's research and development services category. This project, situated in England, seeks to generate a report on the mental health impact of critical childhood illnesses on families. The procurement process was selective, utilising a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement stage has now moved to the award phase, following contract award on 26 June 2026, with an operational timeline ending on 31 March 2027. The total contract value is £216,540 including VAT.

The project represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social research services particularly those adept in providing consultancy related to mental health and family welfare. SMEs and VCSEs are especially suited to engage with this contract, leveraging their expertise to potentially collaborate with DHSC in future endeavours or similar projects. The success of this project could lead to advancements in policy shaping and expanded support for affected families, fostering potential for long-term business partnerships and development in the public health sector.

## Notice

The contractor will deliver 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 1. Identify evidence on the mental health impact of a critical illness diagnosis of a child on their families. 2. Determine what forms of emotional and psychological support affected families need. 3. Assess whether the needs and barriers for families of critically ill children differ from other groups with mental health needs. 4. Examine the cost, accessibility and effectiveness of existing interventions supporting these families. 5. Provide recommendations for: * Further research areas, data sources or data collection needed. * Practical, actionable next steps based on what works. * Improvements to existing support. Value of contract: PS180,450 exclusive of VAT, PS216,540 inclusive of VAT. Option to extend for 1 month.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5aa3aaf-5670-4ace-87f2-48bd2d967ab9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £216,540 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £216,540 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| 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 | CENTRE FOR STRATEGY & EVALUATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2026 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5aa3aaf-5670-4ace-87f2-48bd2d967ab9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5aa3aaf-5670-4ace-87f2-48bd2d967ab9
  26th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/51baf409-10ec-41e7-8abd-2de0b4c195e5
  C455269_HUGH REPORT CONTRACT 2026_SIGNED_redacted

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