PRJ4003 SEL ICB - Specialist Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) Service
NHS South East London Integrated Care BoardEstimated Value
Up to £288,000
Deadline
8 August 2025
Published
21 July 2025
Type
Not specified
Overview
NHS South East London Integrated Care Board (hereafter referred to as "the Authority") is seeking to commission Specialist Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) services for adults ("the Services") to all qualifying service users and their carers ordinarily resident in Lewisham. In line with the Care Act 2014, the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA 2005) NHS South East Integrated Care Board (ICB) is committed to the delivery of advocacy for adults aged 18 years and over.
The aim is to enable Lewisham residents to access high-quality advocacy and exercise maximum choice and control over their care and support, and to achieve the best outcomes in their everyday lives. Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) services play a crucial role in safeguarding the rights of individuals with mental health issues and promoting their autonomy in the healthcare system.
The Provider will offer an IMHA service for patients admitted under the Mental Health Act in the Bethlem and the Maudsley hospital for residents of Lewisham. The contract duration will be 3 years (36 months) with an optional extension of 1 year (12 months) at the discretion of the authority.
Key dates
- Duration
- 4 years
Regulations cited
- Care Act 2014
- Mental Health Act 1983
- Mental Capacity Act 2005
Additional details
A maximum contract duration of 4 years (48 months) in total. Value of contract: £90,000 per annum.
The indicative value range for the total contract value is between £270,000 for 3 years and £360,000 for 4 years. VAT inclusive as applicable.
Further details of the Requirements are set out in the Service Specification. The Procurement process will be facilitated entirely online via the e-procurement portal Health Family/Atamis.
Interested Applicants wishing to participate in the procurement must register on the portal, express an interest, and complete the online questionnaires hosted on the portal prior to the deadline for submission (16:00 GMT on Friday 8th August 2025). All clarification requests and correspondence pertaining to this opportunity must be directed through the portal.
The deadline for any clarification questions is 17:00 hrs on 30th July 2025. Link to Atamis https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome This Procurement is being managed by the London Commercial Hub (LCH), hosted by NHS North East London, on behalf of the Authority.
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NHS South East London Integrated Care BoardKey Dates
Published
21 July 2025
Submission deadline
8 August 2025
Notice type
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