Marr Procurement, the UK’s leading procurement specialist for the health and care sector, has announced a new three-year partnership with the Association of Mental Health Providers. The partnership will support more than 300 mental health and social care charities providing services to over 8 million people across England and Wales to manage rising costs and protect lifesaving frontline services. 

At a time when voluntary sector providers are facing unprecedented financial pressures, the partnership will give the Association’s members access to marrgo – the first curated buying website designed specifically for social care providers. marrgo delivers competitive deals, helping organisations achieve sustainable savings. 

Since 2015, Marr Procurement has delivered substantial savings for health and care organisations through the expertise of its highly skilled procurement professionals. It provides rapid and lasting savings delivery, spend analysis, temporary agency staff management, and specialist expertise across property, energy, consumables, PPE and IT systems. The organisation also provides supplier negotiation, contract and supplier management, as well as ongoing monitoring and benchmarking through its Insights & Analytics team. 

An estimated 1 in 5 adults in England and Wales have a mental health condition, while around 1.8 million sit on waiting lists for NHS mental health services. Mental health and social care charities are filling the gaps – providing preventative and crisis services within communities across the country, often relying on grants and short-term funds to keep them going.  

Finding cost savings would mean more charities relieved from financial burden, and more people receiving the support they need. 

With demand for community-based mental health services continuing to grow, the partnership underscores a shared commitment to the sustainability of third sector providers, ensuring they can focus on delivering high-quality care. 

Christoph, Founder of marrgo and Marr Procurement, said: 

“It’s an absolute privilege to partner with the Association of Mental Health Providers. Given the cost pressures facing care operators, there has never been a better time to use marrgo to control spend and deliver savings.” 

Dania Hanif, CEO of the Association of Mental Health Providers, said: 

“We’re really pleased to be partnering with marrgo and Marr Procurement over the next three years. We represent over 300 mental health and social care charities across England and Wales, all of which are delivering high-demand services in an increasingly challenging financial environment. We hope that this partnership delivers for our membership, and supports them to continue providing high quality care to the people who need it most.”