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title: "DHSC Mental Health Act Culturally Appropriate Advocacy Phase II Pilots"
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# DHSC Mental Health Act Culturally Appropriate Advocacy Phase II Pilots

Buyer: DHSC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4160c02-88e7-4aaa-956e-1c12b99b7a6b

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for the project titled "DHSC Mental Health Act Culturally Appropriate Advocacy Phase II Pilots", which aims to implement a pilot programme of Culturally Appropriate Advocacy (CAA) for patients from all ethnic backgrounds. The procurement was for research and development services and related consultancy services, with a total contract value of £411,260. The procurement method used was an open procedure (above threshold), with a tender period ending on 17th May 2023. The contract is expected to start on 2nd October 2023 and end on 31st March 2025, with DHSC being the buyer. The project is located at 39 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0EU, United Kingdom.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in research and development services and consultancy, to engage in a project focused on mental health advocacy. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly suitable to participate in this contract. With a focus on cultural appropriateness, businesses that can provide innovative solutions and support to diverse communities will be well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

## Notice

A pilot programme of Culturally Appropriate Advocacy (CAA) so that patients from all ethnic backgrounds can be supported to voice their individual needs. Phase 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc0d9c7-484f-4b50-8364-a15f019cd8de |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £411,260 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £411,260 |
| 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 | DHSC |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | POHWER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2023 at 16:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc0d9c7-484f-4b50-8364-a15f019cd8de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc0d9c7-484f-4b50-8364-a15f019cd8de
  27th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3c92d906-6b7e-47b4-9e54-47517d912d13
  DHSC MHA CAA Phase II Pilots Contract POhWERSigned_Redacted

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