Well-Led Review of Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust (AWP) is inviting tenders for an independent review of its leadership and governance, with an estimated contract value of £50,000 excluding VAT.

The review will assess the Trust against the Care Quality Commission (CQC) well-led framework, following a previous inspection that rated its leadership as ‘requires improvement’.

The successful provider will be expected to:

• Undertake an independent assessment of leadership and governance.
• Provide constructive challenge and identify areas for improvement.
• Recommend prioritised actions to strengthen organisational performance.
• Support the Trust’s ongoing leadership and governance development.

Contract Information

• Buyer: Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
• Deadline: 6 November 2026, 12:00pm
• Contract Value: £50,000 (excluding VAT)
• Delivery Length: 12 months
• Contract Dates: 1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027
• Tender Reference: CA18544
• Tender Link: https://suppliers.multiquote.com

Evaluation Criteria

• Evaluation Questions: 50%
• Presentation: 20%
• Price: 20%
• Social Value: 10%

Supplier Requirements

The opportunity is suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

Further technical and eligibility requirements are available through the MultiQuote procurement portal.

The contract offers an opportunity for healthcare governance consultants, NHS leadership specialists and independent evaluation providers to support organisational improvement within a major mental health NHS trust.

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