National Staff Mental Health Support Service

NHS England is inviting tenders for the "National Staff Mental Health Support Service", a confidential mental health treatment service for healthcare staff operating in England. The contract, valued at approximately £11 million per annum, spans the healthcare industry and is set to be conducted under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, excluding traditional Public Contract Regulations and Procurement Act competitions. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions being accepted through the Atamis e-sourcing portal until 30th June 2025.

The service will start on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2027, with the primary delivery location being NHS England's Leeds office. This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those with expertise in healthcare services, to engage with NHS England on a nationally significant project. Companies capable of delivering confidential mental health support and navigating the professional and regulatory environments in healthcare will find this an ideal opportunity to expand their portfolio.

Collaborating with a buyer as prominent as NHS England can also pave the way for future contracts and partnerships within the healthcare sector. Given the confidential and regulatory nature of this service, organisations with a proven track record in delivering large-scale health services may have a competitive edge.