Planning

Mental Health Approval Function Services 2025-30

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

22 Jul 2024 at 13:54

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Jul 2024 at 14:47

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (London) is in the planning stage of the public procurement process for "Mental Health Approval Function Services 2025-30." This tender, which falls under the industry category of administrative healthcare services, aims to appoint suitable providers for the delivery of approval functions for Section 12 doctors and Approved Clinicians. The process currently involves market engagement to solicit feedback on proposed approaches and specifications. Key dates to note include the end of the engagement phase on 2 August 2024. The contract term is initially two years, from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027, with an option to extend up to a total of five years. The procurement will be divided into four geographical lots across England, with a total budget of £5,977,820 over five years.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs. Providers specialising in healthcare administration and compliance services are well-suited to compete. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can establish a strong relationship with the Department of Health and Social Care, potentially securing a stable source of revenue for up to five years. Moreover, given the division of contracts into geographically distinct lots, smaller firms may find accessible opportunities corresponding to their operational regions. This procurement method ensures that all competitive bids are evaluated equally, encouraging a diverse range of suppliers to participate.

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Notice Information

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 looking to appoint suitable providers for the delivery of the approval functions of Section 12 doctors and Approved Clinicians. For avoidance of doubt this is not a call for competition, the purpose is to advise the market on the forthcoming DHSC procurement and seek feedback from the suppliers on the proposed approach and specifications and gain better understanding of the market and appetite for the projects. Contract Project Reference: C286329 Lots and value: The total value of the contract for the 5 year is PS5,977,820. 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. Total value - PS1,421,020 * Lot 2: the area covered by NHS England Midlands and East of England. Total value - PS1,545,600 * Lot 3: London. Total value - PS1,621,000 * Lot 4: the area covered by NHS England South East and South West. Total value - PS1,390,200. Total budget available for each lot and each year is set out in the specifications. 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. This market engagement process do not form part of the formal procurement process. When the formal procurement process commences any supplier may join the competition and all supplier bids will be evaluated on the same basis. Draft Specifications of the Service and Market Engagement Questionnaire is attached to this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a0c29f8-a65c-48e1-810d-4dd26be8ac61
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ff37959-911f-4a31-b24f-d39a8c4a2003
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

CPV Codes

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,760,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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 (LONDON)
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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