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Mental Health Approval Function Services 2025-30

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON)

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10 Dec 2024 at 09:57

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10 Dec 2024 at 09:51

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10 Dec 2024 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (London) has awarded contracts for the Mental Health Approval Function Services for the period 2025-2030. This procurement, categorized under administrative healthcare services (CPV 75122000), involves the approval of Section 12 doctors and Approved Clinicians as per the Mental Health Act. The total contract value is £5,971,710, divided into four lots covering different regions in England: Lot 1 (North East and Yorkshire and North West), Lot 2 (Midlands and East of England), Lot 3 (London), and Lot 4 (South East and South West). The successful suppliers are Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, Winterhead Limited, and Central and North-West London NHS Foundation Trust. The initial contract period is from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, with possible extensions up to 31st March 2030.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those experienced with administrative functions related to mental health services. SMEs like Winterhead Limited, which secured two lots, demonstrate the potential for smaller enterprises to gain substantial contracts. The open procedure method used in this procurement process ensures a transparent opportunity for a wide range of suitably qualified suppliers to compete, fostering business growth through participation in essential public health functions. Businesses with capabilities in delivering specialised administrative healthcare services, particularly those able to operate within the specified geographical areas, stand to benefit from such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Mental Health Approval Function Services 2025-30

Notice Description

Under the Mental Health Act, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care is responsible for the approval of Section 12 doctors and Approved Clinicians, roles with specific responsibilities under the Act relating to the assessment for detention and to the treatment of patients. These functions are collectively referred to as 'the Approval functions'. The Approval functions have been vested in the Secretary of State since the enactment of the MHA but can be delegated by virtue of regulations made under the National Health Service Act 1977 and directions issued under the National Health Service Act 2006. Th Department of Health and Social Care is awarding 4 contracts to suitable providers for the delivery of the approval functions of Section 12 doctors and Approved Clinicians. Lots and value: The total value of the contract for the 5 year is PS5,971,710. The contract will be divided into 4 lots that correspond with clear geographical areas: (J38370_NHS_England_ICS_England_Map_Web_May22_v4) Lot 1: the area covered by NHS England North East and Yorkshire and North West. Supplier awarded - Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. Address: Flatts Lane Centre, Normanby, Middlesbrough, TS6 0SZ Value over 5 years: PS1,419,171 Lot 2: the area covered by NHS England Midlands and East of England. Supplier awarded Winterhead Limited. Address: Hilldean, Unit A16, Holyrood Place, Holyrood Close, Poole, Dorset BH17 7FJ Company number: 08791294 Value over 5 years: PS 1,544,345 Lot 3: London. Supplier awarded: Central and North-West London NHS Foundation Trust Address: Trust Headquarters, 350 Euston Road, Regents Place, London, NW1 3AX Value over 5 years: PS 1,618,397.31 Lot 4: the area covered by NHS England South East and South West. Supplier awarded Winterhead Limited. Address: Hilldean, Unit A16, Holyrood Place, Holyrood Close, Poole, Dorset BH17 7FJ Company number: 08791294 Value over 5 years: PS1,389,796 Contract term: Initial period of two years (from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027). The authority at its own discretion may extend the initial term of the contract for additional periods of up to 3 years (2 +1). The total duration of the contract, including all extensions, cannot exceed 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18e209cd-e14c-4f39-9ab3-b7cd913629ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dd954fe-45cb-467c-bd2a-d2607bfc0bbf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,389,796 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,971,710 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON)
Contact Name
Ms Julia Estruga
Contact Email
ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01132045540

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CNWL

TEES, ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS TRUST

WINTERHEAD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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