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title: "Mental Health Approval Function Services 2025-30"
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# Mental Health Approval Function Services 2025-30

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18e209cd-e14c-4f39-9ab3-b7cd913629ef

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (London) has awarded contracts for the Mental Health Approval Function Services for the period 2025-2030. This procurement, categorized under administrative healthcare services (CPV 75122000), involves the approval of Section 12 doctors and Approved Clinicians as per the Mental Health Act. The total contract value is £5,971,710, divided into four lots covering different regions in England: Lot 1 (North East and Yorkshire and North West), Lot 2 (Midlands and East of England), Lot 3 (London), and Lot 4 (South East and South West). The successful suppliers are Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, Winterhead Limited, and Central and North-West London NHS Foundation Trust. The initial contract period is from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, with possible extensions up to 31st March 2030.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those experienced with administrative functions related to mental health services. SMEs like Winterhead Limited, which secured two lots, demonstrate the potential for smaller enterprises to gain substantial contracts. The open procedure method used in this procurement process ensures a transparent opportunity for a wide range of suitably qualified suppliers to compete, fostering business growth through participation in essential public health functions. Businesses with capabilities in delivering specialised administrative healthcare services, particularly those able to operate within the specified geographical areas, stand to benefit from such opportunities.

## Notice

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 awarding 4 contracts to suitable providers for the delivery of the approval functions of Section 12 doctors and Approved Clinicians. Lots and value: The total value of the contract for the 5 year is PS5,971,710. 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. Supplier awarded - Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. Address: Flatts Lane Centre, Normanby, Middlesbrough, TS6 0SZ Value over 5 years: PS1,419,171 Lot 2: the area covered by NHS England Midlands and East of England. Supplier awarded Winterhead Limited. Address: Hilldean, Unit A16, Holyrood Place, Holyrood Close, Poole, Dorset BH17 7FJ Company number: 08791294 Value over 5 years: PS 1,544,345 Lot 3: London. Supplier awarded: Central and North-West London NHS Foundation Trust Address: Trust Headquarters, 350 Euston Road, Regents Place, London, NW1 3AX Value over 5 years: PS 1,618,397.31 Lot 4: the area covered by NHS England South East and South West. Supplier awarded Winterhead Limited. Address: Hilldean, Unit A16, Holyrood Place, Holyrood Close, Poole, Dorset BH17 7FJ Company number: 08791294 Value over 5 years: PS1,389,796 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dd954fe-45cb-467c-bd2a-d2607bfc0bbf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,389,796 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,971,710 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | CNWL; TEES, ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS TRUST; WINTERHEAD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2024 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dd954fe-45cb-467c-bd2a-d2607bfc0bbf
- 10 Dec 2024 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bed46585-4bf8-4a9f-a911-ed4199ec4d98
- 10 Dec 2024 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf596da0-462c-4215-9acf-d465ff427b5f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dd954fe-45cb-467c-bd2a-d2607bfc0bbf
  10th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bed46585-4bf8-4a9f-a911-ed4199ec4d98
  10th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf596da0-462c-4215-9acf-d465ff427b5f
  10th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4fef6e96-f9af-46fd-87b0-b3c6ec192096
  MHAP_Contract_L3_CNWL_redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e385c8e7-b0d2-49a6-9295-7cb220c8fcc2
  MHAP_Contract_Lot1_TEWV_redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/335fd5b3-aeaf-432c-9957-2038c4381f3b
  MHAP_Contract_L2_Winterhead_redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/479b433d-d101-43d0-99e8-af79dafb3173
  MHAP_Contract_Lot4_Winterhead_redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96f2e0a0-9916-4a90-82c3-89b4d1f50844
  MHAP_Contract_L3_CNWL_redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1bffd93-7eb2-4706-8d84-071f73b3a076
  MHAP_Contract_Lot1_TEWV_redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b141eec-ddd2-4552-8867-4ebb8e33db86
  MHAP_Contract_L2_Winterhead_redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d038f15a-b6cb-4fc7-a066-8ed81bbafec4
  MHAP_Contract_Lot4_Winterhead_redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3853d688-93eb-435a-b9bb-bb20d2e39288
  MHAP_Contract_L3_CNWL_redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f6f52ee9-e0b0-48a9-ad82-0c82f7d80b13
  MHAP_Contract_Lot1_TEWV_redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07d7d8e0-2d9c-40fb-a9a2-16f6478a9c6c
  MHAP_Contract_L2_Winterhead_redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/61d617a3-25f8-437e-b60d-d5e0726327a4
  MHAP_Contract_Lot4_Winterhead_redacted

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