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title: "Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) All Wales"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02aea7"
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# Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) All Wales

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02aea7

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is overseeing a tender process for the "Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) All Wales" service, classified under health and social work services. This procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 15th June 2021. The overall contract duration is three years with potential extensions of up to two years, culminating in a value of £10,145,825. The service areas include multiple health boards across Wales, specifically focusing on regions like Denbighshire, Gwynedd, and Cardiff.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health advocacy, particularly those with experience in NHS contracts or similar health services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the advocacy sector, as well as larger consortia capable of fulfilling multiple service requirements, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The expansion of mental health services, in light of ongoing governmental reviews, may also allow room for innovative approaches that align with the expected legislative changes.

## Notice

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services (NWSSP-PS) are working in collaboration with the Health Boards in Wales to commission an Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) service, in line with the Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Health (Wales) Measures 2010 (Part 4). The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) on behalf of the NHS Wales is appointing suitably qualified contractor/s of Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA) services across: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Hywel Dda University Health Board Powys Teaching Health Board Swansea Bay University Health Board The MHA (1983) has recently undergone an independent review, and the UK Government has responded to this review in the form of a White Paper and provide consultation on is proposal to accept, reject or amend the independent review recommendations. To enable the flexibility to deal with any proposed changes that may come about as a result of the White Paper, an additional clause has been included within the overarching terms and conditions of this agreement. This clause stipulates that should the accepted updates to the Mental Health Act cause a material change to the contract, the contract can be terminated and re-procured in line with the updates.

### Lot Information

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board East Area - Wrexham and Flintshire

Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) services for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, East Area - Wrexham and Flintshire.

Options: Option to extend for a further two (2) years up to the 31st March 2027

Renewal: The initial term of the agreement is for a period of three(3) years, with the option to extend for a further two(2) years in 12 month increments at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Central Area - Denbighshire and Conwy

Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) services for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Central Area - Denbighshire and Conwy.

Options: Option to extend for a further two (2) years up to the 31st March 2027

Renewal: The initial term of the agreement is for a period of three(3) years, with the option to extend for a further two(2) years in 12 month increments at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board West Area - Anglesey & Gwynedd

Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) services for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board West Area - Anglesey & Gwynedd

Options: Option to extend for a further two (2) years up to the 31st March 2027

Renewal: The initial term of the agreement is for a period of three(3) years, with the option to extend for a further two(2) years in 12 month increments at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) services for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Options: Option to extend for a further two (2) years up to the 31st March 2027

Renewal: The initial term of this agreement is for three(3) years, with the option to extend for a further two(2) years, at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) services for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Options: Option to extend for a further two (2) years up to the 31st March 2027

Renewal: The initial term of this agreement is for a period of three(3) years, with the option to extend for a further two(2) years in 12 month increments at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) services for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Options: Option to extend for a further two (2) years up to the 31st March 2027

Renewal: The initial term of this contract is for a period of three(3) years, with the option to extend for a further two(2) years in 12 month increments at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Powys Teaching Health Board

Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) services for Powys Teaching Health Board

Options: Option to extend for a further two (2) years up to the 31st March 2027

Renewal: The initial term of this agreement is for a period of three(3) years, with the option to extend for a further two(2) years in 12 month increments at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) services Swansea Bay University Health Board.

Options: Option to extend for a further two (2) years up to the 31st March 2027

Renewal: The initial term of this agreement is for a period of three(3) years, with the option to extend for a further two(2) years in 12 month increments at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) services for Hywel Dda University Health Board

Options: Option to extend for a further two (2) years up to the 31st March 2027

Renewal: The initial term of the agreement is for a period of three(3) years, with the option to extend for a further two(2) years in 12 month increments at the sole discretion of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009714-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | If the extension option is not utilised a notice will be published circa 9 months prior to the end of this contract 31/12/24. ** The Mental Health Act is currently under review, should there be any material changes to the Act that impact the delivery of this contract the Authority reserves the right to retender the agreement in line with any updates prior to the end date of the contract. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,145,825 |
| Lots value | £10,270,815 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,867,405 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Additional buyers | ANEURIN UNVIERSITY HEALTH BOARD; BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD; CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD; CWM TAF MORGANNWG UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD; HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD; POWYS TEACHING UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD; SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF15 7QZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Newport East |
| Delivery location | TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys, TLL11 Isle of Anglesey, TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL14 South West Wales, TLL15 Central Valleys, TLL16 Gwent Valleys, TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL18 Swansea, TLL2 East Wales, TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham, TLL24 Powys |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ADVOCACY SUPPORT CYMRU; ADVOCACY WEST WALES - EIRIOLAETH GORLLEWIN CYMRU; CONWY & DENBIGHSHIRE MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2022 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009714-2022
- 7 May 2021 at 16:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010038-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

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