Tender

"What Good Looks Like" guidance development and implementation - Mental Health Act (MHA) s117

IMPROVEMENT & DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

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18 Jun 2025 at 18:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement & Development Agency is undertaking a public procurement process to develop and implement guidance for Section 117 of the Mental Health Act. This tender, titled “What Good Looks Like” guidance development and implementation, falls under the health and social work services industry category and is located in London, UK. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with an open procurement method for below-threshold open competition. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 25th June 2025 and a tender submission deadline on 3rd July 2025. The contract is valued at £17,000 with potential renewal options, and the contract period commences on 7th July 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in service design, training, and assessment frameworks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as the suitability criteria favour such organisations. Successful involvement in this procurement can lead to substantial business growth, allowing companies to showcase expertise in creating collaborative, integrated care solutions with public health entities. Engaging with this project can also bolster a business’s profile in delivering quality-driven, person-centred care solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

"What Good Looks Like" guidance development and implementation - Mental Health Act (MHA) s117

Notice Description

To develop "What Good Looks Like" guidance incorporating training resources on MHA s117 after-care assessment, planning and review and the interface with other legislation and frameworks, including statutory guidance on discharge from mental health inpatient settings, the Care Act, the Mental Capacity Act and the NHS Continuing Healthcare framework. This should include clear guidance on roles and responsibilities of the council, ICB and NHS Trusts. The guidance will be focused on Section 117 of the Mental Health Act, highlighting how Adult Social Care (ASC) services can work collaboratively with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) to deliver high-quality, holistic aftercare. It will provide a clear framework for ASC services to strengthen joint planning, commissioning, and delivery arrangements with ICBs, ensuring individuals discharged from hospital under the Mental Health Act receive person-centred, coordinated support that promotes recovery, independence, and long-term wellbeing'. A launch event (in the form of a webinar) will be arranged once the guidance is complete. Other learning events may be held to support the use of the training resources (subject to time availability). For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-UK-London:-Health-and-social-work-services.:-Health-and-social-work-services./3XPEZ22Q69 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3XPEZ22Q69

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Head Contractor will be entitled at its absolute discretion to extend the Contract Period on the same terms for a further period or periods of up to six months, subject to business approval and funds availability. The terms and conditions of the Sub-Contract shall apply throughout any such extended period. The duration of this Contract shall be no longer than eleven months in total.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033506-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£17,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£17,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 12 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPROVEMENT & DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Amor Sealey-Davis
Contact Email
amor.sealey-davis@local.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07920 559143

Buyer Location

Locality
UK-LONDON: HEALTH AND SOCIAL WORK SERVICES.
Postcode
SW1P 3HZ
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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