Tender

Mental Health Act Approvals Function

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Tender

09 Oct 2019 at 14:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care is seeking tenders for the "Mental Health Act Approvals Function," which involves the approval of Section 12 doctors and Approved Clinicians. This procurement, classified under the health and social work services industry, has a total contract value of £4.6 million and employs an open procedure for procurement. The tender period concludes on 7th November 2019, with the contract period starting from 1st April 2020 and lasting until 1st April 2024. The services are to be delivered across several geographical regions, ensuring that all duties reserved under the Mental Health Act are performed by approved clinicians.

This opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses that specialise in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in managing clinician approval processes. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as this procurement not only offers significant financial value but also involves critical roles in the healthcare system, thereby enhancing their capabilities and market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mental Health Act Approvals Function

Notice Description

The Mental Health Act approvals function, for the approval of Section 12 doctors and Approved Clinicians, roles with specific responsibilities under the Act, is the responsibility of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. The approvals function is currently carried out by four regional suppliers, appointed by open competition. It is currently the role of the four suppliers to manage the application and approvals process of Section 12 Doctors and Approved Clinicians. Certain duties under the Mental Health Act are reserved only to clinicians approved under the Act as 'Approved Clinicians' or 'Section 12 Doctors' - it is unlawful for those duties reserved to these roles, relating to the assessment for detention and to the treatment of patients, to be performed by people who are not approved. The Mental Health Act Approvals Function is split in four geographical regions, the intention is again to award a separate contract for a service to cover each region.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e78b1392-7dce-42cb-9f67-3672839256e0
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 1 Apr 2024 4-5 years
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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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