CAMHS Mental Health Services Procurement - West Midlands NHS Trust

Contracts Finder - Open Opportunities

Published April 2nd, 2026

Detected April 2nd, 2026

Summary

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust published a procurement notice seeking providers for Children and Young People's Mental Health (CAMHS) services across two lots: digitally enabled mental health tools and specialist intervention support. The contract runs from July 2026 to June 2029, with a closing date of 30 April 2026 for tender submissions. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to bid.

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What changed

MPFT is seeking providers to deliver additional capacity and specialist support across CYPMH services through two distinct lots. Lot 1 covers digitally enabled CYP mental health services including patient-facing digital tools providing NICE-recommended evidence-based interventions aligned with NHSE CYP Access and Waiting Times Standards. Lot 2 covers specialist intervention support including neurodevelopmental assessments, psychological therapies, and creative therapies for children and young people affected by waiting times.

Interested suppliers must submit tenders by 30 April 2026 at 12pm via the UK e-Procurement Portal (uk.eu-supply.com). The contract commences 1 July 2026 and ends 30 June 2029. SMEs and VCSEs are eligible. Contact Bethan Davies at MPFT for further information.

What to do next

Submit tender via UK e-Procurement Portal before 30 April 2026 at 12pm
Review NHS standards and NICE guidance requirements for both lots
Ensure digital tools comply with Mental Health Services Data Set reporting requirements

Source document (simplified)

Published date: 2 April 2026

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.

Watch this notice Print this notice Closing: 30 April 2026, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

Health services - 85100000

Location of contract

West Midlands

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

20260402100306-67601

Published date

2 April 2026

Closing date

30 April 2026

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 July 2026

Contract end date

30 June 2029

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

What is an open procedure? Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) are seeking suitably qualified and experienced Providers to deliver additional capacity and specialist support across Children and Young People's Mental Health (CYPMH) services through two distinct lots. The procurement aims to improve access, reduce waiting times, and enhance the quality and range of support available to children, young people, and their families.

Lot 1 - Digitally Enabled CYP Mental Health Service
MPFT are seeking a Provider to work in partnership with, who will provide patient facing digital tools for Children, Young People and/or their parents or carers. The tools will provide NICE recommended evidence-based interventions for common mental health presentations (with specified target populations e.g. age range). The tool with align with NICE guidance and activity and outcomes aligning with the NHSE CYP Access and Waiting Times Standard, with reporting directly into The Mental Health Services Data Set.

Lot 2 - Specialist Intervention Support
MPFT is looking to procure a provider that will deliver neurodevelopmental assessments, psychological therapies and creative therapies for children and young people, addressing gaps in provision and supporting those affected by waiting times. The service will provide timely, structured interventions with some flexibility expected in mode of delivery as a complementary or bridging offer within existing pathways.

Across both lots, services must be person-centred, timely, compliant with NHS standards, and fully integrated with local pathways. The procurement aims to expand choice, improve outcomes, and ensure children and young people receive high-1quality, flexible mental health support.