Scope
Description
To develop "What Good Looks Like" guidance incorporating training resources on MHA s117 after-care assessment, planning and review and the interface with other legislation and frameworks, including statutory guidance on discharge from mental health inpatient settings, the Care Act, the Mental Capacity Act and the NHS Continuing Healthcare framework. This should include clear guidance on roles and responsibilities of the council, ICB and NHS Trusts.
The guidance will be focused on Section 117 of the Mental Health Act, highlighting how Adult Social Care (ASC) services can work collaboratively with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) to deliver high-quality, holistic aftercare. It will provide a clear framework for ASC services to strengthen joint planning, commissioning, and delivery arrangements with ICBs, ensuring individuals discharged from hospital under the Mental Health Act receive person-centred, coordinated support that promotes recovery, independence, and long-term wellbeing'.
A launch event (in the form of a webinar) will be arranged once the guidance is complete.
Other learning events may be held to support the use of the training resources (subject to time availability).
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Total value (estimated)
- £17,000 excluding VAT
- £20,400 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 7 July 2025 to 12 December 2025
- Possible extension to 30 June 2026
- 11 months, 25 days
Description of possible extension:
The Head Contractor will be entitled at its absolute discretion to extend the Contract Period on the same terms for a further period or periods of up to six months, subject to business approval and funds availability. The terms and conditions of the Sub-Contract shall apply throughout any such extended period. The duration of this Contract shall be no longer than eleven months in total.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
25 June 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
3 July 2025, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality |
Quality | 90% |
| Price | price |
Price | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
IMPROVEMENT & DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPLL-6427-QNDD
Local Government House, 18 Smith Square
UK-London: Health and social work services.
SW1P 3HZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)