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title: "PRJ4003 SEL ICB - Specialist Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) Service"
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buyer: "NHS SOUTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
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# PRJ4003 SEL ICB - Specialist Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) Service

Buyer: NHS SOUTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0562df

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## Summary

The NHS South East London Integrated Care Board is presently conducting an open procurement for the commissioning of Specialist Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) services for adults residing in Lewisham. Managed by the NHS London Commercial Hub, this process is at the tender stage and aims to appoint a provider to offer IMHA services at Bethlem and Maudsley hospitals. Interested parties must register and submit their applications via the Health Family/Atamis e-procurement portal before 16:00 GMT on 8th August 2025, with inquiries needing submission by 17:00 on 30th July 2025. The contract will commence on 1st April 2026 and may extend up to four years, offering a total contract value range of £270,000 to £360,000.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with expertise in mental health advocacy, to expand their portfolio and gain visibility in public sector procurement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations from the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector are encouraged to apply, as their focus aligns well with the service specifications. The procurement is expected to be highly competitive, with quality accounting for 75% and price for 25% of the award criteria, signalling a strong emphasis on delivering superior advocacy services. The accelerated procedure due to urgency further underscores the importance and immediacy of this opportunity.

## Notice

NHS South East London Integrated Care Board (hereafter referred to as "the Authority") is seeking to commission Specialist Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) services for adults ("the Services") to all qualifying service users and their carers ordinarily resident in Lewisham. In line with the Care Act 2014, the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA 2005) NHS South East Integrated Care Board (ICB) is committed to the delivery of advocacy for adults aged 18 years and over. The aim is to enable Lewisham residents to access high-quality advocacy and exercise maximum choice and control over their care and support, and to achieve the best outcomes in their everyday lives. Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) services play a crucial role in safeguarding the rights of individuals with mental health issues and promoting their autonomy in the healthcare system. The Provider will offer an IMHA service for patients admitted under the Mental Health Act in the Bethlem and the Maudsley hospital for residents of Lewisham. The contract duration will be 3 years (36 months) with an optional extension of 1 year (12 months) at the discretion of the authority. A maximum contract duration of 4 years (48 months) in total. Value of contract: PS90,000 per annum. The indicative value range for the total contract value is between PS270,000 for 3 years and PS360,000 for 4 years. VAT inclusive as applicable. Further details of the Requirements are set out in the Service Specification. The Procurement process will be facilitated entirely online via the e-procurement portal Health Family/Atamis. Interested Applicants wishing to participate in the procurement must register on the portal, express an interest, and complete the online questionnaires hosted on the portal prior to the deadline for submission (16:00 GMT on Friday 8th August 2025). All clarification requests and correspondence pertaining to this opportunity must be directed through the portal. The deadline for any clarification questions is 17:00 hrs on 30th July 2025. Link to Atamis https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome This Procurement is being managed by the London Commercial Hub (LCH), hosted by NHS North East London, on behalf of the Authority.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract duration will be 3 years (36 months) with an optional extension of 1 year (12 months) at the discretion of the authority. A maximum contract duration of 4 years (48 months) in total.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041616-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £288,000 |
| Lots value | £288,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SOUTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Additional buyers | NHS LONDON COMMERCIAL HUB |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 2TZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2025 at 11:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041616-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041616-2025
  21st July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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