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Independent Clinical Reviews into Deaths in Custody, on behalf of NHS England (NHSE) Health and Justice South East

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is procuring independent clinical reviews into deaths in custody for NHS England Health and Justice South East. The contract, valued at £1,458,000, will last for 3 years with the possibility of a further 3-year extension. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested providers can access the notice on the Atamis e-procurement system. The contract is expected to commence in mid/late February 2023, and the tender period ends on January 4, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for healthcare providers with expertise in conducting clinical reviews and investigations into deaths in custodial settings. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality reviews, working collaboratively with stakeholders, and producing accessible reports for families and healthcare professionals would be well-suited to compete. The contract, falling within the Light Touch Regime, aims to improve services and support investigations into deaths in custody within the South East region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Clinical Reviews into Deaths in Custody, on behalf of NHS England (NHSE) Health and Justice South East

Notice Description

NHS England South East (NHSE SE) is seeking a Provider who has the capability and capacity to undertake independent investigations into the deaths, due to any cause, of prisoners in secure and detained settings across the South East region. This includes Thames Valley, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Sussex, Kent and Surrey. The purpose of the clinical review is to assess the healthcare the deceased received whilst in custody and the review will form part of the Prison and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) investigation and subsequent PPO report. The clinical review includes past and current medical history and any significant clinical events leading up to the death of the individual, and particularly examines and assesses the equivalence of quality of care and access to care in custody as compared to what the individual could have expected in the community. The aims of the Service are: * To provide high quality reviews into deaths in custody; * To identify opportunities for learning and service improvement; * To work effectively in partnership with stakeholders including (but not necessarily limited to), the NHSE SE Health and Justice (H&J) Commissioners, SE H&J Nursing & Quality Team, PPO, Healthcare Providers, Custodial Providers - HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS), Youth Custody Service (YCS), HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS), and Private Operators and the Home Office (HO); * To produce clinical reviews that are accessible and meaningful for family members of the deceased as well as healthcare professionals; * To support the overall PPO investigation process into deaths in custody. The service will be provided following the death in custody or detention of inmates and detainees within the South East Detained Estates establishments as listed below: * Prisons * Young Offenders' Institutions (YOIs) * Secure Training Centres (STCs) * Secure Schools * Immigration Removal Centres (IRCs), * Short-Term Holding Centres * Detainees being moved under escort, including to & from Court Premises * Any other setting deemed appropriate by Commissioners For a list of establishments which currently fall within scope (subject to change during the life of the contract, at Commissioner discretion), please see attached document. The estimated whole life contract value is PS1,458,000. This is based on the highest estimated number of clinical reviews that will be undertaken annually. Payments will be made based on an hourly rate of PS81.00, plus expenses. The contract term will be for 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 3 years. The new contract is due to commence immediately after the contract award decision is confirmed (and following the standstill period), anticipated to be mid/late February 2023. Please note that this date is subject to change. Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'Live Opportunities' list on the e-procurement system, Atamis, available on the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Additional information: Clinical Reviewer/s will be expected to conduct three levels of review. These levels are determined by the methodology required of the investigation NOT the type or cause of death. These levels are: Level 1 - Single Clinical Reviewer carrying out a desk-based review of records and report may include telephone calls to the healthcare service for clarification. This is predominantly used for natural cause deaths where in an initial review of the healthcare records no issues are identified that would necessitate interviewing staff. Level 2 -Single Clinical Reviewer carrying out a review of records, interviews with healthcare staff at the establishment and report. Self-inflicted deaths can involve individuals with complex health needs and may require additional subject matter expertise for a particular element of their healthcare. Level 3 - Complex healthcare with multi-disciplinary input requiring a multidisciplinary team review, with a lead reviewer, to review records and interview relevant staff i.e. forensic psychologist or psychology services. While the duration required for each review is subject to the level of the review required, in most cases, this can range from 2-3 days for a Level 1 to 4-6 days for a Level 2 (all days indicative). For Level 3, this would be subject to agreement on a case by case basis. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations"), which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but are instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). The tendering process will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and flexibilities provided by Articles 74 to 76 of the Directive, and Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations. The Authority will run a transparent tender process, treating all Bidders equally. For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority will not be bound by the Regulations or the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union or any other regulations or legislation except for the specific parts or circumstances that apply to the procurement of these Services. Neither the inclusion of a Bidder selection stage, nor the use of any language or terms found in the Directive or Regulations, nor the description of the procedure voluntarily adopted by the Authority ("Open", "Restricted", "Competitive Procedure with Negotiation", "Competitive Dialogue" or any other description), nor any other indication, shall be taken to mean that the Authority intends to hold itself bound by the Directive or Regulations, save by the provisions applicable to services coming within the scope of Annex XIV of the Directive / Schedule 3 of the Regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-033bb01a-3d6e-4cdd-a97a-9536459103b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0edc721a-312d-4b7f-8b3f-e0a6b299d436
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,458,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Feb 2023 - 13 Feb 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Evan Williams
Contact Email
scwcsu.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 4GX
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Millbrook
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Further Information

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