# Mental Health Approval Function Services 2025-30

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Department of Health and Social Care \(London\).

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Department of Health and Social Care \(London\)](/buyers/department-of-health-and-social-care-london/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [CNWL](/suppliers/cnwl/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £5,971,710
- Tender value: £1,389,796
- Award date: 5 December 2024
- Published: 10 December 2024
- Contract start: 1 April 2025
- Contract end: 31 March 2030
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: cf596da0-462c-4215-9acf-d465ff427b5f-809393
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18e209cd-e14c-4f39-9ab3-b7cd913629ef

## Description

Under the Mental Health Act, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care is responsible for the approval of Section 12 doctors and Approved Clinicians, roles with specific responsibilities under the Act relating to the assessment for detention and to the treatment of patients\. These functions are collectively referred to as 'the Approval functions'\. The Approval functions have been vested in the Secretary of State since the enactment of the MHA but can be delegated by virtue of regulations made under the National Health Service Act 1977 and directions issued under the National Health Service Act 2006\. Th Department of Health and Social Care is awarding 4 contracts to suitable providers for the delivery of the approval functions of Section 12 doctors and Approved Clinicians\. Lots and value: The total value of the contract for the 5 year is £5,971,710\. The contract will be divided into 4 lots that correspond with clear geographical areas: \(J38370\_NHS\_England\_ICS\_England\_Map\_Web\_May22\_v4\) Lot 1: the area

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf596da0-462c-4215-9acf-d465ff427b5f-809393)