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title: "Mental Health Research Programme - TN"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0670d6"
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# Mental Health Research Programme - TN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0670d6

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has concluded a procurement process titled "Mental Health Research Programme - TN," aimed at advancing research in mental health within large-scale combat operations. The procurement falls under the services industry category and is based in Lichfield and London, United Kingdom. This procurement has reached the award stage, with King's College London identified as the supplier tasked with leading the research initiative. The tender was conducted via direct award, with details documented under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54 and described as exempt from single-source requirements. The contract period spans from 2nd March 2026 to 28th February 2030, with the procurement method specifically designed for direct awards to facilitate timely and focused project delivery.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations involved in research and development, particularly those with expertise in mental health services. Businesses that specialise in research laboratory services can drive growth by contributing to innovative solutions aimed at enhancing mental health outcomes for military personnel. The substantial budget of £999,984.20 offers attractive prospects for large-scale industry players such as universities and organisations that excel in prototype development. King's College London's involvement highlights opportunities for established research institutions to collaborate with government entities, paving the way for future public sector partnerships and expanding their impact in strategic health-focused domains.

## Notice

Research under the banner of Mental health in Large Scale Combat Operations. Using this umbrella topic, this research will identify and develop smaller research projects in order to improve mental health outcomes for serving personnel.

### Procurement Information

Exempt from single-source requirements: Per PA23 Schedule 2 Subject - Matter Exempted Contracts (including Research and development services at Para 22)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025998-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £999,984 |
| Contracts value | £999,984 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LICHFIELD |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS14 9PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KING'S COLLEGE LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 18:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025998-2026
- 20 Mar 2026 at 18:12 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025996-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025998-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025996-2026
  20th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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