Scope
Reference
712345451
Description
The Authority has a requirement for the provision of occupationally focused high-quality mental health service to service personnel and entitled eligible civilians deemed to require an inpatient assessment, or a period of stabilisation and treatment (and in some cases (< 10 per annum) under 18's).
The Authority requires outpatient psychotherapy services, of largely high intensity therapy, averaging a rolling 90 (annual total of no more than 416 referrals) new referrals for National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) approved psychotherapy for all Defence Community Mental Health and Defence mental health staff and other identified personnel. These are expected to reduce from year 2 of the contract by 30 referrals per annum.
In addition, an online CBT provision to provide access to digital cognitive behavioural therapy (incorporating but not limited to the core provision of CBTi for Anxiety and CBTi for Depression) to meet the needs of a population of 5,000 Armed Forces members per annum for whom digital CBT will be a step 2 option within their care pathway via GP referral. Each patient from this total population who chooses to engage with CBTi following GP referral shall require 12 weeks access as a minimum. This initial access does not exclude them from re-accessing this option again in the same 12-month period should that need arise.
To note: As part of the Tender process, the Authority shall visit the Tenderer's premises (at time to be agreed between the Authority and the Tenderer) for the purposes of assessment/evaluation of the facilities as part of the tender exercise. If this is not possible then a live virtual tour shall be required.
For information, this Tender Notice relates to a previously published PIN on 8th November 2024 ( https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036266-2024?) and PPN issued on 8th April 2025 and revised on 26th June 2025 (https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035309-2025?)
Total value (estimated)
- £17,700,000 excluding VAT
- £17,700,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2031
- Possible extension to 31 May 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
The Authority retains the right to extend the Contract for a period of up to 24 months upon the expiry of the initial term.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As detailed within the Invitation to Tender
Technical ability conditions of participation
As detailed within the Invitation to Tender
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
28 July 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
28 August 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
The DSP Opportunity Listing including the Invitation to Tender can be found here:
https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60070
Tenders are to be submitted through DSP: www.cotracts.mod.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
26 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial (Cost) | As detailed in Section D of Defform 47 - Invitation to Tender |
Cost | 55% |
| Technical (Non-cost Award Criteria) | As detailed in Section D of Defform 47 - Invitation to Tender |
Quality | 45% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
DMS Whittington
Lichfield
WS14 9PY
United Kingdom
Contact name: Kelvin Edwards
Email: kelvin.edwards109@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government