Contract Details

The contractor will deliver an independent written report on the impact that a childhood diagnosis of critical illness has on families. This work supports the government's wider commitment to expanding mental health and wellbeing provision under the 10 Year Health Plan, where identifying and supporting groups at risk is a key part of effective early intervention. The report (Hugh's Report) will generate a robust evidence base to inform policy decisions on how best to strengthen support for affected families. It will examine the mental health needs of parents, guardians and siblings, assess the availability and effectiveness of current support, and highlight where gaps or barriers exist so that future interventions can be better targeted. Key Deliverables 1. Identify evidence on the mental health impact of a critical illness diagnosis of a child on their families. 2. Determine what forms of emotional and psychological support affected families need. 3. Assess whether the needs and barriers for families of critically ill children differ from other groups with mental health needs. 4. Examine the cost, accessibility and effectiveness of existing interventions supporting these families. 5. Provide recommendations for: • Further research areas, data sources or data collection needed. • Practical, actionable next steps based on what works. • Improvements to existing support. Value of contract: £180,450 exclusive of VAT, £216,540 inclusive of VAT. Option to extend for 1 month.

Scope of Works

This contract has been awarded to Centre for Strategy & Evaluation Services LLP by Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the United Kingdom. The contract is valued at £216,540 and falls under the Healthcare sector.

Contract awarded to Centre for Strategy & Evaluation Services LLP — Value: £216,540 — Authority: Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).

About This Award

This contract award was published on 26 June 2026 via Contracts Finder (UK). The contract has been awarded to Centre for Strategy & Evaluation Services LLP, work with a reported value of £216,540, issued by Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in United Kingdom.

Sector: Healthcare

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