--- title: "Mental Health Approval Function Services 2025-30" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5a0c29f8-a65c-48e1-810d-4dd26be8ac61" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5a0c29f8-a65c-48e1-810d-4dd26be8ac61" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a0c29f8-a65c-48e1-810d-4dd26be8ac61.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a0c29f8-a65c-48e1-810d-4dd26be8ac61.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON)" published: "2024-07-22" --- # Mental Health Approval Function Services 2025-30 Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a0c29f8-a65c-48e1-810d-4dd26be8ac61 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5a0c29f8-a65c-48e1-810d-4dd26be8ac61) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a0c29f8-a65c-48e1-810d-4dd26be8ac61.json) ## Summary The Department of Health and Social Care (London) is in the planning stage of the public procurement process for "Mental Health Approval Function Services 2025-30." This tender, which falls under the industry category of administrative healthcare services, aims to appoint suitable providers for the delivery of approval functions for Section 12 doctors and Approved Clinicians. The process currently involves market engagement to solicit feedback on proposed approaches and specifications. Key dates to note include the end of the engagement phase on 2 August 2024. The contract term is initially two years, from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027, with an option to extend up to a total of five years. The procurement will be divided into four geographical lots across England, with a total budget of £5,977,820 over five years. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs. Providers specialising in healthcare administration and compliance services are well-suited to compete. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can establish a strong relationship with the Department of Health and Social Care, potentially securing a stable source of revenue for up to five years. Moreover, given the division of contracts into geographically distinct lots, smaller firms may find accessible opportunities corresponding to their operational regions. This procurement method ensures that all competitive bids are evaluated equally, encouraging a diverse range of suppliers to participate. ## 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 looking to appoint suitable providers for the delivery of the approval functions of Section 12 doctors and Approved Clinicians. For avoidance of doubt this is not a call for competition, the purpose is to advise the market on the forthcoming DHSC procurement and seek feedback from the suppliers on the proposed approach and specifications and gain better understanding of the market and appetite for the projects. Contract Project Reference: C286329 Lots and value: The total value of the contract for the 5 year is PS5,977,820. 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. Total value - PS1,421,020 * Lot 2: the area covered by NHS England Midlands and East of England. Total value - PS1,545,600 * Lot 3: London. Total value - PS1,621,000 * Lot 4: the area covered by NHS England South East and South West. Total value - PS1,390,200. Total budget available for each lot and each year is set out in the specifications. 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. This market engagement process do not form part of the formal procurement process. When the formal procurement process commences any supplier may join the competition and all supplier bids will be evaluated on the same basis. Draft Specifications of the Service and Market Engagement Questionnaire is attached to this notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ff37959-911f-4a31-b24f-d39a8c4a2003 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Aug 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,760,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services ## Release History - 22 Jul 2024 at 13:54 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ff37959-911f-4a31-b24f-d39a8c4a2003 - 17 Jul 2024 at 14:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c456141-9b82-4f2d-a74c-809d91c447a2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ff37959-911f-4a31-b24f-d39a8c4a2003 22nd July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c456141-9b82-4f2d-a74c-809d91c447a2 17th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f42581c-943a-4610-b195-29270d43c1dc MH Appproval Panel Specifications17.07.2024 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a998b11-fa6b-4dee-8de2-bf283aa190d6 Market Engagement Questionnaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/592af605-9b32-4fbf-8665-d0a20c778b79 MH Appproval Panel Specifications17.07.2024 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8bbb413c-97f2-441f-bbe7-9fb5f89209ed Market Engagement Questionnaire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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