Planning

Provision of Out of Hours Mental Health Act Approved Doctor Service for Northamptonshire

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

08 Jan 2018 at 10:43

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is seeking to procure an Out of Hours Mental Health Act Approved Doctor Service for Northamptonshire, currently in the planning stage. The procurement, categorised under health services, aims to better understand market interest in this essential service. Key dates include an engagement end date on 23rd February 2018, with expressions of interest required to be submitted by 5:00 PM on 2nd November 2015. The service will play a crucial role in enabling timely and legal medical recommendations under the Mental Health Act 1983, facilitating the processes surrounding compulsory admissions to hospital.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations that can offer qualified medical professionals capable of working collaboratively to meet urgent mental health needs. Businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with experience in emergency or out-of-hours medical provision, would be well-suited to participate. Furthermore, companies that can ensure a rapid response to requests for assessments under the Mental Health Act will have a distinct advantage in this tender process, contributing positively to the public health landscape in the East Midlands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Out of Hours Mental Health Act Approved Doctor Service for Northamptonshire

Notice Description

NHS Nene and NHS Corby Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) wish to undertake soft market testing in order to gain a better understanding of the level of interest within the external market in the delivery of this service. The main objective of the Out of Hours Approved Doctor Service is to enable the timely, appropriate and legal completion of the medical recommendations for Part II sections under the Mental Health Act 1983, allowing compulsory admissions to hospital. The service will be required to:- * To help facilitate effective inter agency working in order to achieve a speedy, safe and competent assessment under the Mental Health Act, by the Approved Mental Health Professional who makes the application for compulsory admission, and the two doctors required to provide the supporting medical recommendations. * To ensure that the 'second' doctor will have commenced the assessment process within 3 hours of the original request by the Approved Mental Health Professional, and thus help contribute to a timely and safe conclusion of the process. We are seeking expressions of interest from providers in relation to this potential opportunity. Any organisations who wish to express an interest in providing this service should email Rosalind.Carter@ardengemcsu.nhs.uk by 5.00pm on Monday 2nd November 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54711060-d316-4097-829c-40446e8038cb
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
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
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN3 6BJ
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Boothville and Parklands
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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