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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 & SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06be4d

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## Summary

The Department of Health & Social Care has completed a procurement process titled "Hugh's Report - MH Impact of Life-Threatening Child Illness on Families 2026", classified under research and development services and related consultancy services. This project focuses on generating a comprehensive evidence base to inform policy decisions regarding mental health support for families affected by severe childhood illnesses. The procurement, finalised on 26th June 2026, was awarded to the Centre for Strategy and Evaluation Services LLP, a Birmingham-based SME. The contract, valued at £180,450 (exclusive of VAT), was conducted through a limited award procedure outside the directive's scope, indicating a direct award method without a prior call for competition. This contract operates within the London region (UKI32), adhering to the broader category of social research services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in social research and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in mental health and healthcare research. SMEs with expertise in analysing and providing strategic insights on mental health support systems are well-positioned to benefit from this procurement. Since the project focuses on identifying and addressing gaps in mental health support for families with critically ill children, businesses with innovative and actionable solutions in emotional and psychological support services may find growth opportunities. The delivery of insightful recommendations and effective interventions could further establish participating companies as key contributors to shaping health policy and support frameworks in the public 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Call off from DPS Research and Insight

Options: Possible extension of 1 month

### Procurement Information

Call off from DPS Research and Insight

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060373-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

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

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £180,450 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE |
| 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 | TLI32 Westminster |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTRE FOR STRATEGY AND 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 13:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060373-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cses.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care

## Provenance

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