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title: "Mental Health Approvals Function Services 25-30"
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# Mental Health Approvals Function Services 25-30

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047e28

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care is commencing the tender process for the "Mental Health Approvals Function Services 25-30." This procurement, classified under administrative healthcare services, involves awarding contracts to suitable providers for the delivery of the approval functions of Section 12 doctors and Approved Clinicians. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the call for competition ending on 8th October 2024. The contracts are divided into four geographical lots covering NHS England North East and Yorkshire and North West, Midlands and East of England, London, and South East and South West regions respectively. Key contacts include Ms. Julia Estruga from the Department of Health and Social Care, located at 39 Victoria Street, London.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in healthcare administration, to expand their services within the public sector. SMEs and large organisations alike are encouraged to compete, as the procurement exercise has been designed to be inclusive and considers proposals from a diverse range of suppliers. The contract's total value is approximately £5,977,820 over five years, creating substantial prospects for business growth through the delivery of essential approval functions which ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act. Businesses with expertise in healthcare administration and those capable of handling region-specific healthcare functions are well-positioned to compete successfully.

## Notice

Th Department of Health and Social Care is awarding 4 contracts to suitable providers for the delivery of the approval functions of Section 12 doctors and Approved Clinicians.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 awarding 4 contracts to suitable providers for the delivery of the approval functions of Section 12 doctors and Approved Clinicians.
Lots and value: The total value of the contract for the 5 year is PS5,971,710. 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.
Supplier awarded - Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust.
Address: Flatts Lane Centre, Normanby, Middlesbrough, TS6 0SZ
Value over 5 years: PS1,419,171

Lot 2: the area covered by NHS England Midlands and East of England.
Supplier awarded Winterhead Limited.
Address: Hilldean, Unit A16, Holyrood Place, Holyrood Close, Poole, Dorset BH17 7FJ
Company number: 08791294
Value over 5 years: PS 1,544,345

Lot 3: London.
Supplier awarded: Central and North-West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Trust Headquarters, 350 Euston Road, Regents Place, London, NW1 3AX
Value over 5 years: PS 1,544,345

Lot 4: the area covered by NHS England South East and South West.
Supplier awarded Winterhead Limited.
Address: Hilldean, Unit A16, Holyrood Place, Holyrood Close, Poole, Dorset BH17 7FJ
Company number: 08791294
Value over 5 years: PS1,389,796

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. Additional information: Evaluation was based on Price Per Quality Point Assessment.

Renewal: 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040216-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,977,820 |
| Lots value | £5,977,820 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,096,884 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| 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 | TLI32 Westminster |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | CNWL; TEES, ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS TRUST; WINTERHEAD |

## 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

- 13 Dec 2024 at 10:58 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040216-2024
- 10 Dec 2024 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039697-2024
- 2 Sep 2024 at 08:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027861-2024
- 17 Jul 2024 at 14:49 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022090-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/

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