Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cd7-20e6-7074-bec9-d6b1b18edd82/mental-health-approval-function-services-2025-30 awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Mental Health Approval Function Services 2025-30 [Department of Health and Social Care (London)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-of-health-and-social-care-london) Incumbent usually keeps it Estimated value £1,389,796 Published 10 Dec 2024 Deadline Closed 4 Nov 2024 ## 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 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 awarding 4 contracts to suitable providers for the delivery of the approval functions of Section 12 doctors and Approved Clinicians. Lots and value: The total value of the contract for the 5 year is £5,971,710. 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. Supplier awarded - Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. Address: Flatts Lane Centre, Normanby, Middlesbrough, TS6 0SZ ### Value over 5 years: £1,419,171 - Lot 2 the area covered by NHS England Midlands and East of England. Supplier awarded Winterhead Limited. Address: Hilldean, Unit A16, Holyrood Place, Holyrood Close, Poole, Dorset BH17 7FJ ### Company number: 08791294 ### Value over 5 years: £ 1,544,345 - Lot 3 London. Supplier awarded: Central and North-West London NHS Foundation Trust Address: Trust Headquarters, 350 Euston Road, Regents Place, London, NW1 3AX ### Value over 5 years: £ 1,618,397.31 - Lot 4 the area covered by NHS England South East and South West. Supplier awarded Winterhead Limited. Address: Hilldean, Unit A16, Holyrood Place, Holyrood Close, Poole, Dorset BH17 7FJ ### Company number: 08791294 ### Value over 5 years: £1,389,796 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. Read full description ## CPV classification Administrative healthcare services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/18e209cd-e14c-4f39-9ab3-b7cd913629ef) 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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