Mental Health Approvals Function Services 25-30

Concepts

• healthcare administration
• business services
• approved clinicians
• health
• mental health approvals function services
• the national health service act
• the national health service act 2006.th department of health and social care
• the mental health act
• mental
• miscellaneous

Location

London

Description

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

Total Quantity or Scope

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 looking to appoint suitable providers for the delivery of the approval functions of Section 12 doctors and Approved Clinicians.Contract Project Reference: C286329Lots and value: The total value of the contract for the 5 year is £5,977,820. 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. Total value - £1,421,020• Lot 2: the area covered by NHS England Midlands and East of England. Total value - £1,545,600• Lot 3: London. Total value - £1,621,000• Lot 4: the area covered by NHS England South East and South West. Total value - £1,390,200.Total budget available for each lot and each year is set out in the specifications.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.

Renewal Options

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.

CPV Codes

• 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services
• 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

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