---
title: "Advocacy services for mental health patients"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049bad"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-09-17"
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# Advocacy services for mental health patients

Buyer: BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049bad

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## Summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust intends to award a contract for the provision of advocacy services for mental health patients under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), as regulated by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract, titled "Advocacy services for mental health patients," is classified under miscellaneous health services (CPV: 85140000). This intention to award marks the start of the standstill period with representations by providers due by 27th September 2024. The service, valued at £2,080 excluding VAT, will be provided from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2025 in the UKJ11 region, encompassing areas such as the Royal Berkshire Hospital and Wexham Park.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy and healthcare services, particularly those focused on mental health. Organisations with expertise in providing high-quality, value-driven, and innovative healthcare solutions will find this tender suitable for their portfolio. The contract highlights the continuation with an existing provider, underlining the importance of proven track records and consistency in service delivery. Companies that can demonstrate a commitment to improving access, reducing health inequalities, and delivering social value will be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities within the NHS procurement framework.

## Notice

Advocacy services for mental health patients

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of advocacy services to CAMHS Phoenix and mental health patients under 18 years old either under CAMHS or in the Royal Berkshire Hospital and or Wexham Park under section. The Trust intend to award the contract to an existing provider under direct award process C of the Provider Selection regime. The value of the contract is PS2,080 ex-VAT. The service will be provided 1/10/24 - 30/9/25.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 27th September 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029759-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,080 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRACKNELL |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG12 2UT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Electoral ward | Bullbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Bracknell |
| Delivery location | TLJ11 Berkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE ADVOCACY PEOPLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2024 at 16:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029759-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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