UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

To support the renewal of England’s women’s health strategy https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69df5d7261d2e8e9b9e42d2e/renewed-womens-health-strategy-for-england-web-accessible.pdf the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is exploring collaboration opportunities with stakeholders from the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) and private sectors interested in supporting the improvement of women’s health outcomes. The renewed women's health strategy sets out the government’s ambitions for women’s health in the context of the 10 Year Health Plan and focus on the key themes of women being listened to and getting the care they need, women being supported to make reproductive choices, and women being empowered and supported to prevent future ill health. The renewed women's health strategy builds on the core objectives of the 2022 Women's health strategy https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/womens-health-strategy-for-england/womens-health-strategy-for-england and the 10 Year Health Plan for England https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/10-year-health-plan-for-england-fit-for-the-future and both should be used as a framework for this exercise. We are asking interested parties to complete a questionnaire detailing their proposal at this link: https://forms.office.com/e/Rxbv8jvT1t The questionnaire will close for responses at 12:0pm on 22nd of April 2026. Further guidance on how to complete the questionnaire can be found at the following link: https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/Pz00000IaOZK/G0YmgVuobfYOa6XQ9fi1Az3mJA_kfBnqq7DoCPxAWL4 DHSC is specifically looking at collaborating on a “value in kind” basis and we are especially interested in hearing about planned or ongoing initiatives focusing on addressing health inequalities for women which could include: • Health literacy, • Prevention and barriers to women’s access to appropriate health provision, • Engagement and/or positive experience with the health system, and • Securing funding for these. Since the publication of this notice, we have received a number of clarification questions in relation to the Women’s Health Strategic Partnership Opportunity. To ensure transparency and equal access to information for all prospective respondents, we are publishing our responses at the following link for reference when preparing submissions: https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/#0O000000rwim/a/Pz00000J81nB/UbSVM_btaIOdC4fVGX.cn1EKPlKsCKjZsej9VLMigtQ

DHSC are seeking to procure specialist support at a national level for two cohorts of up to 25 candidates or up to 50 candidates over the three years of the programme, each working towards specialist registration by portfolio assessment (SRbPA) for public health. The core aims of the programme should be to: a. increase equity of access across England to pre-application and portfolio writing support; b. increase the number of successful pre applications and specialist registrations; c. and provide suitable candidates with support around the process of SRbPA.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking suppliers to deliver a programme of engagement with people who have lived experience of the Mental Health Act, ensuring their perspectives meaningfully inform the drafting of the updated Code of Practice. This includes recruiting a diverse cohort of participants, co‑producing engagement methods, delivering structured and ad hoc engagement activities, safeguarding participant wellbeing, and providing high‑quality report that include summary of engagement, feedback and views. The contract will be divided into 4 lots: Lot 1: Group 1 - General lived experience Lot 2: Group 2 - Children and young people Lot 3: Group 3 – People with a learning disability and autistic people  Lot 4: Group 4 - Ethnic minority and racialised communities  Term of the contract: A term of twenty-one (21) months. The contract includes an option to add additional hours of engagement if needed.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking to commission an external partner to provide emotional and psychological support to affected to the affected families by the Maternity Neonatal Investigation Leeds. The appointed supplier shall provide initially emotional and psychological support to all families whose cases are being reviewed as part of the Leeds inquiry. It is desirable that the appointed supplier possesses proven expertise in supporting individuals and families affected by birth, pregnancy and bereavement issues.   This contract may be expanded to include support for additional inquiries or investigations, as determined by the Department of Health and Social Care during the contract period.   The fully managed emotional and psychological support service shall include, but not be limited to, the following:  A first point of contact for any trauma-related and psychological concerns, queries, or request for support by the inquiry team, including attending meetings.  Emotional support (individual or group sessions) to offer remote and in-person support, guidance, and emotional containment for individuals involved in inquiry activities.  Psychological support/specialist psychological support. This may include:  An assessment of individuals’ needs and risks Support and assistance with navigating options, including available interventions and therapies, and/or referrals to external services and support in accessing local resource networks  Evidence-based counselling and psychological therapies (such as EMDR and CBT)  Contract term: 12 months with the option to extend for further period or periods up to 24 months. Estimated contract value: £500,000 per annum excluding of VAT. For 3 years £1,500,000 excluding VAT (£1,800,000 including VAT). with an additional option to cover further inquiries or investigations that may be required during the contract period, up to an extra £500,000 (also excluding VAT). Total Value £2,000,000 excluding VAT, £2,400,000 inclusive of VAT.