Tender Opportunity: The Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) ServicesPublished in Email News,Featured,Fundraising,Local News,News,Newsletter,WVA News on 17th January, 2012

Wolverhampton City Council, on behalf of the four Black Country Councils and NHS Commissioners- Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton are seeking suitably qualified organisations to tender for the Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) Services, to cover all the Black Country. The contract to commence in October 2012.

In the Mental Health Act 2007 qualifying patients in England must have access for help from an Independent Mental Health Advocate. This service to be available for people admitted to inpatient services for Adult Mental Health, Older Adult Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, though qualifying patients will be prioritised.

Roles and responsibility of IMHA:
-IMHA must be available to all qualifying users
-The advocate is independent of any professional involvement
-IMHA will help users obtain and understand information regarding the legislation they are subject to, the conditions or restrictions they are subject to, and the medical treatment proposed
-IMHA will help users obtain information concerning their rights and how to exercise them

In addition to evidencing the ability to deliver the required service, potential providers must be able to demonstrate:

-A thorough understanding of mental health legislation
-Detailed Knowledge of the health and social care environment together with key drivers
-Innovation and creativity in the delivery of the service
-Evidence of integrated working with other partners
-Ability to deliver the service from bases within the boundaries of the Black Country locality.

Those who tender will be selected on the basis of the experience, capability, quality and safety standards and financial standing.

The initial process will entail a Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire which is to be returned no later than 12:00 noon on Thursday 2nd February 2012.
Only those that successfully meet the qualifying criteria will be invited to tender, with tender packs to be sent out in March 2012. The contract to be awarded in July 2012 for the service to commence on 1 October 2012.

For more information visit:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/ProjectManage/161

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