Section 136 Observations
Description
The provider delivers a dedicated Section 136 Observation Service supporting individuals detained under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act. The service provides:
โข Safe and compliant observation
โข 24/7 staffing cover where required
โข Close working with Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs), Section 12 doctors, police, and acute trusts
โข The service operates in accordance with the Mental Health Act 1983
The provider maintains clinical governance arrangements, including:
โข Observation protocols aligned with national guidance
โข Appropriate risk assessment protocols
โข Escalation pathways
The provider complies with the Mental Health Act 1983 and Code of Practice and is CQC registered and integrated within local crisis pathways.
The workforce is trained in:
โข delivering the Section 136 Observation Service
โข crisis management
โข prevention and management of violence and aggression (PMVA)
โข trauma-informed care
โข safeguarding (adult and child where applicable)
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About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the health and medical services sector, with a focus on Hospitals. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the health and medical services sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.