Department of Health and Social Care (London) · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of Mental Health Approval Function Services 2025-30

Awarded 31 Mar 2025

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Awarded31 Mar 2025
Value£5,971,710.00
SupplierCNWL,WINTERHEAD LIMITED,Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust
AgencyDepartment of Health and Social Care (London)
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryHealth & Medical
Expires in 3y 5mo5y term, 32% elapsed
Awarded 31 Mar 2025Expires 31 Mar 2030

About

Department of Health and Social Care (London) awarded a contract to CNWL, WINTERHEAD LIMITED, and Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust for the delivery of the approval functions of Section 12 doctors and Approved Clinicians under the Mental Health Act.

The total value of the contract over five years is £5,971,710, divided into four geographical lots.

Lot 1 (North East and Yorkshire and North West) was awarded to Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust for £1,419,171.

Lot 2 (Midlands and East of England) was awarded to Winterhead Limited for £1,544,345.

Lot 3 (London) was awarded to Central and North-West London NHS Foundation Trust for £1,618,397.31.

Lot 4 (South East and South West) was awarded to Winterhead Limited for £1,389,796.

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