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title: "National Framework Agreement for the provision of Mental Health and Wellbeing Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058b76"
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buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# National Framework Agreement for the provision of Mental Health and Wellbeing Services

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058b76

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## Summary

The National Framework Agreement for the provision of Mental Health and Wellbeing Services, led by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, aims to establish a comprehensive network of service providers delivering mental health support to young people and adults across the UK. The initiative falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, exempt from the usual Public Contracts Regulations. The framework, valued at approximately £135,000,000, must adhere to criteria such as social value, quality, and access improvement. The decision was overseen by senior procurement officials, and the process is in the award stage as of early March 2026, marking the official conclusion of the framework agreement.

This framework represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in health services, particularly those specialising in mental health and wellbeing support. It opens doors for organisations offering innovative and quality-driven approaches to healthcare service delivery. Companies that can showcase effective collaboration, service integration, and sustainability, while addressing health inequalities, are well positioned to benefit, with participation open to future providers during the framework's term. Businesses such as ABL Health Limited, Health Assured, and Kooth Digital Health Limited are among the chosen suppliers, highlighting opportunities for both large and small enterprises in regions across the UK.

## Notice

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The relevant Tender Notice was 2025/S 000-013977 with OCID ocds-h6vhtk-04ffb2. The awarding of this framework agreement is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and The Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight at the end of 2nd September 2025 to info@coch-cps.co.uk. This framework agreement has not yet been formally concluded; this notice serves as an intention to establish the framework agreement under the PSR. The award decision makers were two Senior Commercial Procurement Specialists, the Commercial Procurement Manager and the Director of Commercial Procurement Services. The Key Criteria were: * Social Value 10% * Value - Commercial Questionnaire 10% * Quality and Innovation 30% * Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability 30% * Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice 20% The framework will be available to all Relevant Authorities (and any future successors to these organisations). "Relevant Authority" is defined in section 12ZB(7) of the National Health Service Act 2006 and in section 10A(9) of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006. The overall aim of the Framework Agreement is to provide Mental Health and Wellbeing services for young people, adults or both. The Framework intends to cover a range of services that fall within the scope of Mental Health and Wellbeing services, delivered either virtually or in person. In accordance with Regulation 17 of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and Regulation 17 of The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025, new Providers may be added to this Framework during the Term of the Framework. Award of a Framework Agreement does not guarantee or imply any commitment to award a Call-off Contract by any Relevant Authority.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The overall aim of the Framework Agreement is to provide Mental Health and Wellbeing services for young people, adults or both. The Framework intends to cover a range of services that fall within the scope of Mental Health and Wellbeing services, delivered either virtually or in person. Additional information: This notice is an intention to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process. The approximate lifetime value of the framework agreement is PS135,000,000 Ex VAT but no commitment to award a Call-off Contract is implied or given.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this framework agreement is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and The Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022561-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 20 |
| Supplier names | ABL HEALTH; ATHONA; BARNARDO'S; ELECTIVE SERVICES; EVERYONE HEALTH; FOCUS COUNSELLING SERVICES (HULL; FOREMOST CARE; HEALTH ASSURED; HEALTHHERO SOLUTIONS; KOOTH DIGITAL HEALTH; LIVA HEALTHCARE; MINDLER; NOTTINGHAM COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION; NXG ENTERPRISES; OAKDALE CENTRE COMMUNITY INTEREST; ONEBRIGHT; PAM WELLBEING; PHYSIO4GPS; THE OWL CENTRE; THERAPY CENTRE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85312330 - Family-planning services
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
- 85312510 - Vocational rehabilitation services
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 16:46 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022561-2026
- 29 Sep 2025 at 15:30 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060655-2025
- 20 Aug 2025 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050237-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.coch.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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