--- title: "NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes CCG Evaluation of S117 Protocols" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-02bccca8-63fa-4c7a-9eb4-291b1bd3e1ed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-02bccca8-63fa-4c7a-9eb4-291b1bd3e1ed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02bccca8-63fa-4c7a-9eb4-291b1bd3e1ed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02bccca8-63fa-4c7a-9eb4-291b1bd3e1ed.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2022-01-28" --- # NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes CCG Evaluation of S117 Protocols Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02bccca8-63fa-4c7a-9eb4-291b1bd3e1ed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-02bccca8-63fa-4c7a-9eb4-291b1bd3e1ed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02bccca8-63fa-4c7a-9eb4-291b1bd3e1ed.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is conducting a tender for the project titled "NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes CCG Evaluation of S117 Protocols." This initiative falls under the research consultancy services category and is focused on the healthcare industry, specifically within Bedfordshire, England. The open procurement process, initiated on 28th January 2022, will accept submissions until 11th February 2022. The contract is set to commence on 12th February 2022 and will run until 31st March 2022. Key objectives include the development of a comprehensive policy aimed at improving mental health care protocols in line with the Mental Health Act. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and evaluation consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in mental health policy and practice. Companies capable of providing comprehensive analysis and recommendations that inform local decision-making processes would be especially well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement can help relevant organisations establish themselves within the healthcare sector, strengthen partnerships with local authorities, and influence positive change in mental health service delivery across Bedfordshire and the surrounding regions. ## Notice The CCG is seeking to commission an external review that will work with local authorities, the CCG and the mental health provider to develop recommendations for change that have the potential to inform local decision makers and enable them to develop a single process to be adopted across BLMK. This project is expected to result in a key deliverable: a recommended policy and protocol for the implementation of S117 of the Mental Health Act across Bedfordshire. We envisage this policy and protocol will need to contain the following: a) A summary of the relevant law including the MH Act & the Care Act., and its applicability to mitigate discharge/revolving door. b) Overview of LA, CCG and ELFT roles, in general principle. c) Determining responsibilities for patients - ordinary residence, patients of no fixed abode, and patients subject to immigration control d) A description of the types of services which are considered to be aftercare e) The processes for assessing, planning and delivering aftercare f) The process for reviewing aftercare g) When and how duties under S.117 can and should be ended Key h) Responsibilities of each agency, particularly funding responsibilities i) A methodology for funding packages of care j) Arrangements for dispute resolution ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/725d09aa-a543-4bd8-8311-95f5b8fe51c5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK45 4HR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe | | Westminster constituency | Mid Bedfordshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 28 Jan 2022 at 12:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/725d09aa-a543-4bd8-8311-95f5b8fe51c5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/725d09aa-a543-4bd8-8311-95f5b8fe51c5 28th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=43019&B=AGCSU Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/68205 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://www.blmkccg.nhs.uk/contact-us/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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