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title: "EHRC 1819-39 Accessible information on rights under the Mental Health Act 1983"
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# EHRC 1819-39 Accessible information on rights under the Mental Health Act 1983

Buyer: EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc9c70a4-bd35-413a-bccb-da46b8af227b

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## Summary

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is seeking a contractor for the tender titled "EHRC 1819-39 Accessible information on rights under the Mental Health Act 1983." This project falls under the equal opportunities consultancy services sector and involves the development of accessible materials regarding rights under mental health legislation. The tender is currently in the Award stage, with the procurement method being an open procedure. Key dates include a tender period that ended on 5 December 2018, and the contract runs from 19 December 2018 to 29 March 2019, with a contract value set at £40,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in mental health law and policy, particularly those that can create inclusive materials for diverse communication needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, given the emphasis on accessibility and community engagement in the project. Suppliers should be prepared to contribute creative solutions for disseminating crucial information to individuals detained under the Mental Health Act, thus making a meaningful impact in this vital area.

## Notice

We are looking for a contractor with expert knowledge of mental health law and policy as well as experience of producing and if possible co-producing materials on equality and human rights that are accessible to the general public including people with a range of communication requirements. The work will involve designing: * a series of materials which provide to people detained under the MHA a standardised and accessible statement of their rights; * a process for staff within mental health providers to use relevant materials to notify patients about their rights; and * a strategy for dissemination of the notification of rights materials

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/183ced91-bea1-4717-96e6-d0cf149a0a80 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,198 |
| 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 | EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M4 3AQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RETHINK MENTAL ILLNESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services
- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2019 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/183ced91-bea1-4717-96e6-d0cf149a0a80
- 27 Nov 2018 at 12:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83731b14-349a-4fbd-a75d-58413321a3e5
- 8 Nov 2018 at 08:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac8f365c-0c05-438a-80ac-5b967c3dcb0c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/183ced91-bea1-4717-96e6-d0cf149a0a80
  22nd February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83731b14-349a-4fbd-a75d-58413321a3e5
  27th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac8f365c-0c05-438a-80ac-5b967c3dcb0c
  8th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?resetFilter=True&applyFilter=True&p=c71c7101-720a-e711-80dd-005056b64545&v=1
  To apply for this opportunity please use the following link

## Notice URLs

- http://www.equalityhumanrights.com

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