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title: "Tackling Inequalities in Mental Health Through Personalised Care Development Support Programme"
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# Tackling Inequalities in Mental Health Through Personalised Care Development Support Programme

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc06283d-bc56-4dcb-be09-0d68c7c59c89

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## Summary

NHS England is seeking to commission a development programme titled "Tackling Inequalities in Mental Health Through Personalised Care Development Support Programme," to address health inequalities in mental health services. This public procurement process, currently in the Tender stage, has a value of £93,800 and is classified under business development consultancy services, with additional classifications in health services. The tender period concluded on 1 October 2021, and the contract period will commence on 25 October 2021, lasting until 31 January 2022. Interested parties are to submit their applications as detailed in the published opportunity notice.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialise in health services and community engagement. Businesses that can demonstrate their capability in delivering tailored personalised care solutions and have experience with health inequalities will be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on co-production and transformative support stands to benefit organisations adept at fostering community collaboration and improving mental health service delivery.

## Notice

The Authority is looking to commission a development programme to capture the transformation potential of personalised care in tackling inequalities in mental health and the role of the VCSE sector within that, as evidenced by NHSE and the Race Equality Foundation report building on the report's findings to support practical application of within two NHSEI regions, confirm the need for this to be replicated across local health and care systems, with an upskilled VCSE sector acting as an essential change agent in the transformation of mental health (and allied) services premised on the principles of co-produced, personalised care. This work will deliver the following outcomes for participants: * Increased understanding of how to utilise targeted personalised care and support to address health inequalities within mental health services commissioned and delivered within communities via VCSE organisations. * Enhanced ability to co-produce a personal health budget offer working with communities and groups impacted by health inequalities which addresses inequality in minoritised communities, and the impact of wider determinants of health and wellbeing. * A commitment to a culture of continuous improvement to address health inequalities through the application of personalised care: with a particular focus on the role of personal health budgets. * Personal and professional development and contribution to a national learning set to scale and spread personalised care in addressing inequalities through personalised care planning and support for people with mental health needs, mental illness, and their unpaid carers. Please apply here: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ef987f8-ee4b-42dd-beed-e08e6ae12c6b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £93,800 |
| 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 ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| 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

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2021 at 08:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ef987f8-ee4b-42dd-beed-e08e6ae12c6b
- 20 Sep 2021 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e60516bc-718e-4bfb-8b55-bcaebc1f0c4c
- 17 Sep 2021 at 13:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8528de89-69b8-44be-9414-cea67058fb13

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ef987f8-ee4b-42dd-beed-e08e6ae12c6b
  21st September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e60516bc-718e-4bfb-8b55-bcaebc1f0c4c
  20th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8528de89-69b8-44be-9414-cea67058fb13
  17th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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