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NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes CCG Evaluation of S117 Protocols

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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28 Jan 2022 at 12:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is conducting a tender for the project titled "NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes CCG Evaluation of S117 Protocols." This initiative falls under the research consultancy services category and is focused on the healthcare industry, specifically within Bedfordshire, England. The open procurement process, initiated on 28th January 2022, will accept submissions until 11th February 2022. The contract is set to commence on 12th February 2022 and will run until 31st March 2022. Key objectives include the development of a comprehensive policy aimed at improving mental health care protocols in line with the Mental Health Act.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and evaluation consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in mental health policy and practice. Companies capable of providing comprehensive analysis and recommendations that inform local decision-making processes would be especially well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement can help relevant organisations establish themselves within the healthcare sector, strengthen partnerships with local authorities, and influence positive change in mental health service delivery across Bedfordshire and the surrounding regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes CCG Evaluation of S117 Protocols

Notice Description

The CCG is seeking to commission an external review that will work with local authorities, the CCG and the mental health provider to develop recommendations for change that have the potential to inform local decision makers and enable them to develop a single process to be adopted across BLMK. This project is expected to result in a key deliverable: a recommended policy and protocol for the implementation of S117 of the Mental Health Act across Bedfordshire. We envisage this policy and protocol will need to contain the following: a) A summary of the relevant law including the MH Act & the Care Act., and its applicability to mitigate discharge/revolving door. b) Overview of LA, CCG and ELFT roles, in general principle. c) Determining responsibilities for patients - ordinary residence, patients of no fixed abode, and patients subject to immigration control d) A description of the types of services which are considered to be aftercare e) The processes for assessing, planning and delivering aftercare f) The process for reviewing aftercare g) When and how duties under S.117 can and should be ended Key h) Responsibilities of each agency, particularly funding responsibilities i) A methodology for funding packages of care j) Arrangements for dispute resolution

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/725d09aa-a543-4bd8-8311-95f5b8fe51c5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
David Bailey
Contact Email
david.bailey1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7554459309

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
MK45 4HR
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe
Westminster Constituency
Mid Bedfordshire

Further Information

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