DHSC Mental Health Act Culturally Appropriate Advocacy Phase II Pilots
Details
- Supplier(s)
- POhWER
- Value
- £411,260
- Topic
- Research and development services and related consultancy services
- Published
- 24 October 2023
- Source
- uk:find_a_tender
Tender description
A pilot programme of Culturally Appropriate Advocacy (CAA) so that patients from all ethnic backgrounds who have need detained or are receiving care under the Mental Health Act (1983) can be supported to voice their individual needs. Lot 1: Independent Mental Health Advocates are specialist advocates who are trained specifically to work within the framework of the Mental Health Act and provide an additional safeguard for patients who are subject to the Act. The Government committed to launching a pilot programme of Culturally Appropriate Advocacy (CAA) so that patients from all ethnic backgrounds can be supported to voice their individual needs. Phase 1 of this programme has completed and the results from this will be used to shape Phase 2.
Timeline
- Completed: Award published24 October 2023Current notice
- Completed: Award date26 October 2023
About the buyer
The Department of Health and Social Care sets health and social care policy for England, and buys as a central healthcare organisation through contracts tiered by value. Suppliers register on Atamis, the department's e-tendering portal, to see live opportunities. Larger contracts also appear on Find a Tender once government thresholds are passed. Much of this procurement flows through framework agreements and the Crown Commercial Service. Every contract carries a 30-day payment term under the Procurement Act 2023.
UK health spending has nearly quadrupled to £241.8bn in 2024/25, £20bn up on the year before. £140.6bn of that went to procurement, the biggest sector of UK public spending and the fastest-growing.
Over the past 5 years, most of the Department of Health and Social Care's contract awards have been in business services, IT services and health and social work.
Relevant CPV codes
- 73000000 · Research and development services and related consultancy services
Decision makers
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