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PRJ4003 SEL ICB - Specialist Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) Service

NHS SOUTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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21 Jul 2025 at 11:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South East London Integrated Care Board is presently conducting an open procurement for the commissioning of Specialist Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) services for adults residing in Lewisham. Managed by the NHS London Commercial Hub, this process is at the tender stage and aims to appoint a provider to offer IMHA services at Bethlem and Maudsley hospitals. Interested parties must register and submit their applications via the Health Family/Atamis e-procurement portal before 16:00 GMT on 8th August 2025, with inquiries needing submission by 17:00 on 30th July 2025. The contract will commence on 1st April 2026 and may extend up to four years, offering a total contract value range of £270,000 to £360,000.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with expertise in mental health advocacy, to expand their portfolio and gain visibility in public sector procurement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations from the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector are encouraged to apply, as their focus aligns well with the service specifications. The procurement is expected to be highly competitive, with quality accounting for 75% and price for 25% of the award criteria, signalling a strong emphasis on delivering superior advocacy services. The accelerated procedure due to urgency further underscores the importance and immediacy of this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PRJ4003 SEL ICB - Specialist Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) Service

Notice Description

NHS South East London Integrated Care Board (hereafter referred to as "the Authority") is seeking to commission Specialist Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) services for adults ("the Services") to all qualifying service users and their carers ordinarily resident in Lewisham. In line with the Care Act 2014, the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA 2005) NHS South East Integrated Care Board (ICB) is committed to the delivery of advocacy for adults aged 18 years and over. The aim is to enable Lewisham residents to access high-quality advocacy and exercise maximum choice and control over their care and support, and to achieve the best outcomes in their everyday lives. Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) services play a crucial role in safeguarding the rights of individuals with mental health issues and promoting their autonomy in the healthcare system. The Provider will offer an IMHA service for patients admitted under the Mental Health Act in the Bethlem and the Maudsley hospital for residents of Lewisham. The contract duration will be 3 years (36 months) with an optional extension of 1 year (12 months) at the discretion of the authority. A maximum contract duration of 4 years (48 months) in total. Value of contract: PS90,000 per annum. The indicative value range for the total contract value is between PS270,000 for 3 years and PS360,000 for 4 years. VAT inclusive as applicable. Further details of the Requirements are set out in the Service Specification. The Procurement process will be facilitated entirely online via the e-procurement portal Health Family/Atamis. Interested Applicants wishing to participate in the procurement must register on the portal, express an interest, and complete the online questionnaires hosted on the portal prior to the deadline for submission (16:00 GMT on Friday 8th August 2025). All clarification requests and correspondence pertaining to this opportunity must be directed through the portal. The deadline for any clarification questions is 17:00 hrs on 30th July 2025. Link to Atamis https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome This Procurement is being managed by the London Commercial Hub (LCH), hosted by NHS North East London, on behalf of the Authority.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract duration will be 3 years (36 months) with an optional extension of 1 year (12 months) at the discretion of the authority. A maximum contract duration of 4 years (48 months) in total.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0562df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041616-2025
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
Open procedure
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
£288,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£288,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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
NHS SOUTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS LONDON COMMERCIAL HUB

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hub.queries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2TZ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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