Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cac-d6d1-7175-8ad4-a2b250990261/idependent-mental-health-advocate-imha-hac5858 closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Idependent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA) HAC5858 [Tower Hamlets](https://tendernation.io/buyers/tower-hamlets) Estimated value £1,300,000 to £1,338,489 Published 17 Apr 2023 Deadline Closed 22 May 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking to commission an Independent Mental Health advocacy IMHA to provide advocacy support to residents subject to restrictions under the mental health act. This service is tendered in partnership with NHS Tower Hamlets Integrated Care Board THICB to promote recovery outcome focused Independent Mental Health Advocacy IMHA service to meet the Council statutory duties under 43 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 by making independent mental health advocates available to support qualifying patients in accordance with section 130A of the Mental Health Act as amended In addition to statutory advocacy, the service delivery will also include a non statutory, inclusive mental health advocacy service MHAS for people with mental ill health in Tower Hamlets. The appointed provider will be expected to deliver the following services Supporting qualifying patients to access information and to better understand what is happening to them. Supporting qualifying patients to explore options and to engage with decision making about their care and treatment. Supporting qualifying patients to articulate their own views. Speaking on the qualifying patients behalf, as instructed by them, and representing them when requested. Accessing records relating to the qualifying patients detention, treatment or aftercare. Providing non instructed advocacy to qualifying patients who cannot clearly instruct their advocate or lack capacity to make specific decisions. Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/0f8c2555-ac1c-4890-bf2e-83b705ff5040) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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