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Published 05 May 2026

MH Act Code of Practice – Lived Experience Advisory Groups 2026

Department of Health and Social Care · London

Key facts

Estimated value
£383,500
Closing date
01 Jun 2026
Contract ends
12 Jan 2028
Procedure
Open procedure
Buyer type
Central government

Description

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking suppliers to deliver a programme of engagement with people who have lived experience of the Mental Health Act, ensuring their perspectives meaningfully inform the drafting of the updated Code of Practice. This includes recruiting a diverse cohort of participants, co‑producing engagement methods, delivering structured and ad hoc engagement activities, safeguarding participant wellbeing, and providing high‑quality report that include summary of engagement, feedback and views. The service is divided into 4 different lots. Values are exclusive of VAT:  Lot 1: Group 1 - General lived experience £89,000 plus option £20,000 total £109,000 Lot 2: Group 2 - Children and young people £50,500 plus option £20,000 total £70,500 Lot 3: Group 3 – People with a learning disability and autistic people £101,500 plus option £20,000 total £121,500 Lot 4: Group 4 - Ethnic minority and racialised communities £62,500 plus option £20,000, total £82,500 Estimated value of contracts (all lots) £303,500+ options £80,000 total £383,500 excluding vat. The option relates to the possibility to add additional hours of engagement if needed. Term of the contract: An initial term of twenty-one (21) months, with the option to extend for one or more further periods up to a maximum of six (6) months. Tender must be submitted via esourcing portal Atamis.

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