Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd1-0f46-7058-bd2c-bf887900ae13/dhscpcp-emotional-and-psychological-support-service-leeds-inquiry-and-beyond

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# DHSC:PCP: Emotional and Psychological Support Service - LEEDS Inquiry and beyond

[Department of Health & Social Care](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-of-health-social-care)

Estimated value

£2,000,000

Published

30 Jun 2026

Deadline

Closed

5 May 2026

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is awarding a contract to 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. 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:

o An assessment of individuals’ needs and risks

o Support and assistance with navigating options, including available interventions and therapies, and/or referrals to external services and support in accessing local resource networks

o Evidence-based counselling and psychological therapies (such as EMDR and CBT)

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## CPV classification

Counselling services Guidance and counselling services

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05f815-2026-06-30T09:46:57+01:00

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05f815-2026-06-30T09:46:57+01:00)

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