--- title: "Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) All Wales" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-118574" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-118574" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-118574.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-118574.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2022-04-12" --- # 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-kuma6s-118574 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-118574) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-118574.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed a procurement process for the Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) services across Wales. This initiative focuses on ensuring compliant advocacy services in line with the Mental Health Act 1983 and related measures. The procurement, classified under the health services industry, was conducted through an open procedure. The contracts were awarded on 4th March 2022 to various health boards, including Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, and others. Each contract includes options to extend for an additional two years, potentially lasting until 31st March 2027. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health advocacy, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Organisations with experience in delivering mental health support services, advocacy, and compliance with legal frameworks will find suitable prospects to engage in the contracts. The collaborative nature of the health boards in Wales allows for a diverse range of bids, emphasising a focus on quality service proposals, which can open pathways for growth in this vital healthcare sector. ## 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=118574 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Mar 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £8,867,405 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ST ASAPH | | Post town | Llandudno | | Postcode | LL17 0JL | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales | | Local authority | Carmarthenshire | | Electoral ward | Carmarthen Town West | | Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin | | 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=118574 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR394678 Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) All Wales - 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. ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-118574 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-118574. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-118574.json.