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    ContractsMental Health Support for Families of Critically Ill Children: Evidence Report 2026
    Awarded contract

    Mental Health Support for Families of Critically Ill Children: Evidence Report 2026

    Awarded
    £216.5k
    Published 26 Jun 2026

    Commission an independent evidence report on the mental health impact of childhood critical illness on families to inform future mental health support policy and interventions.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 26 Jun 2026· 3 months agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £216.5k
    Published 26 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £216,540
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      29 May 2026
      4 months ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

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    1 supplier
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      CENTRE FOR STRATEGY EVALUATION SERVICES LLP
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    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    26 Jun 2026Today29 May 2026

    Brief

    This is an opportunity to deliver an independent written report examining how a child's critical illness diagnosis affects family mental health and wellbeing. The work supports the government's 10 Year Health Plan commitment to expanding mental health services, with a focus on identifying and supporting at-risk groups through early intervention. The report will provide evidence to guide policy decisions on strengthening support for affected families. It will investigate the mental health needs of parents, guardians, and siblings; evaluate current support availability and effectiveness; and identify gaps or barriers to access. Key deliverables include: 1. Evidence on mental health impacts of childhood critical illness on families 2. Identification of emotional and psychological support needs 3. Analysis of whether this group's needs differ from other populations with mental health needs 4. Assessment of cost, accessibility, and effectiveness of current interventions 5. Recommendations for further research, actionable next steps, and improvements to existing support Contract value: £180,450 (excluding VAT) or £216,540 (including VAT). Optional 1-month extension available.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Open panel

    Mostly framework call-offs rather than head-to-head competition.

    In research innovation, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE DHSC has awarded 2 contracts to 2 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. CENTRE FOR STRATEGY EVALUATION SERVICES LLP1× · 50%
    2. Florence Nightingale Foundation1× · 50%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    e5aa3aaf-5670-4ace-87f2-48bd2d967ab9-903726

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