DHSC: Mental Health Impact on Families with Critically Ill Children Report 2026

This is a pre-competition market engagement notice for a research report on the mental health impact on families with critically ill children. While the scope and objectives are clear, it lacks specific procurement details and evaluation criteria, indicating it's in the planning phase.

The notice is in a planning stage, not a formal call for competition, which explains the absence of a defined procedure and specific legal compliance elements like a formal submission deadline for a bid. The CPV code is appropriate for the described service. The estimated value and duration are provided. The primary issue is the lack of a reveal date for when the actual procurement will commence.

The description of the required report and its objectives is clear and detailed, outlining the key deliverables and the government's strategic context. The target audience and the purpose of the report are well-articulated, making the scope of work understandable.

Essential information such as the title, organization, estimated value, contract duration, and CPV code are present. However, crucial details for a formal tender, such as evaluation criteria, specific submission requirements for the market engagement, and the actual procurement strategy, are missing as expected for a planning notice.

As this is a market engagement exercise and not a call for competition, fairness is assessed based on the transparency of the engagement. The notice clearly states its purpose is to gather feedback and encourage supplier engagement, which is a fair approach for this stage. All information is accessible, and the value is disclosed.

The notice indicates a submission deadline for feedback, but it does not specify an e-submission method. The contract start date is provided, and financing is implied through the estimated value. The duration is clearly stated. The lack of explicit e-submission details for this engagement phase limits its immediate practicality for suppliers.

Key fields such as title, organization, estimated value, and contract duration are populated logically. There are no indications of suspension or disputes. The dates provided are consistent with a planning phase.

The tender does not explicitly mention any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation requirements. It is not indicated as EU funded. This suggests a lack of focus on sustainability criteria in this planning stage.