MH Act Code of Practice – Lived Experience Advisory Groups 2026

Description

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking suppliers to deliver a programme of engagement with people who have lived experience of the Mental Health Act, ensuring their perspectives meaningfully inform the drafting of the updated Code of Practice. This includes recruiting a diverse cohort of participants, co‑producing engagement methods, delivering structured and ad hoc engagement activities, safeguarding participant wellbeing, and providing high‑quality report that include summary of engagement, feedback and views. The contract will be divided into 4 lots: Lot 1: Group 1 - General lived experience Lot 2: Group 2 - Children and young people Lot 3: Group 3 – People with a learning disability and autistic people  Lot 4: Group 4 - Ethnic minority and racialised communities  Term of the contract: A term of twenty-one (21) months. The contract includes an option to add additional hours of engagement if needed.