---
title: "OpCourage Integrated Veteran Mental Health Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035035"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-035035"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035035.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035035.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS COMMISSIONING BOARD (OPERATING AS NHS ENGLAND)"
published: "2022-07-08"
---

# OpCourage Integrated Veteran Mental Health Service

Buyer: NHS COMMISSIONING BOARD (OPERATING AS NHS ENGLAND)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035035

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-035035)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035035.json)

## Summary

NHS England is currently inviting tenders for the "OpCourage Integrated Veteran Mental Health Service," a contract valued at £132,750,000. This procurement falls under the health services category and aims to provide comprehensive mental health care for veterans across England. The contract is structured into seven distinct lots, with a planned commencement date of 1st April 2023 and a duration of four years, allowing for potential extensions. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 09:30am on Wednesday, 7th September 2022, through the EU Supply portal.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for companies involved in the health services sector, particularly those with experience in mental health, veterans' services, and collaborative care models. Businesses from the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sectors, including military charities, are especially encouraged to participate and would be well-suited to compete for the various lots available. Engaging in this contract could significantly enhance service offerings and drive growth within organisations dedicated to supporting veterans and their families.

## Notice

The key objective for the procurement is to commission Op Courage: the Integrated Veterans Mental Health Service across England. Op Courage will be delivered by a provider collaborative which encompasses Integrated Care Board commissioned providers and the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE), including military charities, to deliver high quality, safe, effective and holistic care to veterans and their families in the relevant geographic area. Op Courage will complement existing service provision in the relevant geographic area to provide veterans with services that meet their needs. The contract award will be split down into seven separate lots, as illustrated within the ITT and these will be evaluated and awarded as separate contracts. This contract notice supersedes the previous version and please disagreed any information contained within the previous notice. A request to withdraw the previous notice, to avoid any confusion, has been made.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - OpCourage North East and Yorkshire

The key objective for the procurement is to commission the OpCourage Integrated Veteran Mental Health Service (OCIVMHS) across England. The OCIVMHS will be delivered by a provider collaborative which encompasses Integrated Care Board commissioned providers and the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE), including military charities, to deliver high quality, safe, effective and holistic care to veterans and their families in the relevant geographic area. The OCIVMHS will complement existing service provision in the relevant geographic area to provide veterans with services that meet their needs. The contract award will be split down into seven separate lots, as illustrated within the ITT. It is intended that the contract(s) commence on the 1st April 2023, with a duration of 4 years with the option for the Commissioner to extend the contract for up to a further 24 months. The financial envelope for Lot 1 for the full 6 year period is PS25200000. The tender is being run through the EU Supply portal. Information and ITT documentation can be found at https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu, "Quote/tender 56170 - NHSE/AF/OpCourage - OpCourage Integrated Veteran Mental Health Service". Deadline for submissions is 09:30am on Wednesday 07th September 2022.

Lot 2 - OpCourage North West

The key objective for the procurement is to commission the OpCourage Integrated Veteran Mental Health Service (OCIVMHS) across England. The OCIVMHS will be delivered by a provider collaborative which encompasses Integrated Care Board commissioned providers and the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE), including military charities, to deliver high quality, safe, effective and holistic care to veterans and their families in the relevant geographic area. The OCIVMHS will complement existing service provision in the relevant geographic area to provide veterans with services that meet their needs. The contract award will be split down into seven separate lots, as illustrated within the ITT. It is intended that the contract(s) commence on the 1st April 2023, with a duration of 4 years with the option for the Commissioner to extend the contract for up to a further 24 months. The financial envelope for Lot 2 for the 6 year period is PS12750000. The tender is being run through the EU Supply portal. Information and ITT documentation can be found at https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu, "Quote/tender 56170 - NHSE/AF/OPCOURAGE- OpCourage Integrated Veteran Mental Health Service". Deadline for submissions is 09:30am on Wednesday 07th September 2022..

Lot 3 - OpCourage East of England

The key objective for the procurement is to commission the OpCourage Integrated Veteran Mental Health Service (OCIVMHS) across England. The OCIVMHS will be delivered by a provider collaborative which encompasses Integrated Care Board commissioned providers and the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE), including military charities, to deliver high quality, safe, effective and holistic care to veterans and their families in the relevant geographic area. The OCIVMHS will complement existing service provision in the relevant geographic area to provide veterans with services that meet their needs. The contract award will be split down into seven separate lots, as illustrated within the ITT. It is intended that the contract(s) commence on the 1st April 2023, with a duration of 4 years with the option for the Commissioner to extend the contract for up to a further 24 months. The financial envelope for Lot 3 for the full 6 year period is PS14100000. The tender is being run through the EU Supply portal. Information and ITT documentation can be found at https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu, "Quote/tender 56170 - NHSE/AF/OPCOURAGE- OpCourage Integrated Veteran Mental Health Service". Deadline for submissions is 09:30am on Wednesday 07th September 2022..

Lot 4 - OpCourage Midlands

The key objective for the procurement is to commission the OpCourage Integrated Veteran Mental Health Service (OCIVMHS) across England. The OCIVMHS will be delivered by a provider collaborative which encompasses Integrated Care Board commissioned providers and the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE), including military charities, to deliver high quality, safe, effective and holistic care to veterans and their families in the relevant geographic area. The OCIVMHS will complement existing service provision in the relevant geographic area to provide veterans with services that meet their needs. The contract award will be split down into seven separate lots, as illustrated within the ITT. It is intended that the contract(s) commence on the 1st April 2023, with a duration of 4 years with the option for the Commissioner to extend the contract for up to a further 24 months. The financial envelope for Lot 4 for the full 6 year period is PS24,600,000 . The tender is being run through the EU Supply portal. Information and ITT documentation can be found at https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu, "Quote/tender 56170 - NHSE/AF/OPCOURAGE- OpCourage Integrated Veteran Mental Health Service". Deadline for submissions is 09:30am on Wednesday 07th September 2022.

Lot 5 - OpCourage London

The key objective for the procurement is to commission the OpCourage Integrated Veteran Mental Health Service (OCIVMHS) across England. The OCIVMHS will be delivered by a provider collaborative which encompasses Integrated Care Board commissioned providers and the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE), including military charities, to deliver high quality, safe, effective and holistic care to veterans and their families in the relevant geographic area. The OCIVMHS will complement existing service provision in the relevant geographic area to provide veterans with services that meet their needs. The contract award will be split down into seven separate lots, as illustrated within the ITT. It is intended that the contract(s) commence on the 1st April 2023, with a duration of 4 years with the option for the Commissioner to extend the contract for up to a further 24 months. The financial envelope for Lot 5 for the full 6 year period is PS14,700,000 .The tender is being run through the EU Supply portal. Information and ITT documentation can be found at https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu, "Quote/tender 56170 - NHSE/AF/OPCOURAGE- OpCourage Integrated Veteran Mental Health Service". Deadline for submissions is 09:30am on Wednesday 07th September 2022..

Lot 6 - OpCourage South East

The key objective for the procurement is to commission the OpCourage Integrated Veteran Mental Health Service (IMHS) across England. The OCIVMHS will be delivered by a provider collaborative which encompasses Integrated Care Board commissioned providers and the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE), including military charities, to deliver high quality, safe, effective and holistic care to veterans and their families in the relevant geographic area. The OCIVMHS will complement existing service provision in the relevant geographic area to provide veterans with services that meet their needs. The contract award will be split down into seven separate lots, as illustrated within the ITT. It is intended that the contract(s) commence on the 1st April 2023, with a duration of 4 years with the option for the Commissioner to extend the contract for up to a further 24 months. The financial envelope for Lot 6 for the full 6 year period is PS24,600,000 . The tender is being run through the EU Supply portal. Information and ITT documentation can be found at https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu, "Quote/tender 56170 - NHSE/AF/OPCOURAGE- OpCourage Integrated Veteran Mental Health Service". Deadline for submissions is 09:30am on Wednesday 07th September 2022..

Lot 7 - OpCourage South West

The key objective for the procurement is to commission the OpCourage Integrated Veteran Mental Health Service (OCIVMHS) across England. The OCIVMHS will be delivered by a provider collaborative which encompasses Integrated Care Board commissioned providers and the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE), including military charities, to deliver high quality, safe, effective and holistic care to veterans and their families in the relevant geographic area. The OCIVMHS will complement existing service provision in the relevant geographic area to provide veterans with services that meet their needs. The contract award will be split down into seven separate lots, as illustrated within the ITT. It is intended that the contract(s) commence on the 1st April 2023, with a duration of 4 years with the option for the Commissioner to extend the contract for up to a further 24 months. The financial envelope for Lot 7 for the full 6 year period is PS16,800,000 . The tender is being run through the EU Supply portal. Information and ITT documentation can be found at https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu, "Quote/tender 56170 - NHSE/AF/OPCOURAGE- OpCourage Integrated Veteran Mental Health Service". Deadline for submissions is 09:30am on Wednesday 7th September 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018829-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £132,750,000 |
| Lots value | £132,750,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS COMMISSIONING BOARD (OPERATING AS NHS ENGLAND) |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2022 at 16:11 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018829-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/68205
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu
- https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-035035. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035035.json.
