Award

Healthcare Services at Heathrow Immigration Removal Centres (IRCs)

N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

This public procurement record has 8 releases in its history.

Award

17 Mar 2022 at 16:30

TenderAmendment

16 Sep 2021 at 17:23

TenderAmendment

16 Sep 2021 at 17:17

TenderAmendment

16 Sep 2021 at 16:51

Tender

16 Sep 2021 at 16:21

Planning

27 Jul 2021 at 09:27

Planning

26 Jul 2021 at 20:25

Planning

26 Jul 2021 at 20:23

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England and NHS Improvement, through the N E L Commissioning Support Unit, is inviting Expressions of Interest and completed Invitations to Tender for Healthcare Services at Heathrow Immigration Removal Centres (IRCs). This procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract expected to commence on April 1, 2022, and run for five years, with a potential extension of up to two additional years. The maximum annual value of the contract is £5,800,000, amounting to a total possible contract value of £40,600,000 if fully extended. The services are to be provided at two sites, Harmondsworth and Colnbrook, located near Heathrow Airport, and fall under the health services category.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for healthcare providers, particularly those specialising in urgent care, primary healthcare, mental health, and trauma-informed care services. Businesses that offer public health services, sexual health services, allied healthcare (such as physiotherapy and optometry), and pharmacy services would be well-suited to compete in this tender. Given the contract's substantial value and long duration, it represents an attractive opportunity for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger service providers looking to engage in the health sector within a secure and highly specialised environment.

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Notice Title

Healthcare Services at Heathrow Immigration Removal Centres (IRCs)

Notice Description

NHS England and NHS Improvement (London Region) (hereafter referred to as "The Authority") invites Expressions of Interest (EoIs) and completed Invitation to Tender (ITT) submissions from all suitable providers for the delivery of Healthcare Services in Heathrow Immigration Removal Centres (IRC). Healthcare services delivered at Heathrow Immigration Removal Centres are commissioned by the Health & Justice team, as part of NHSE/I London's Specialised Commissioning division. Accommodation The IRC Environment is constructed to be equivalent to Category B prisons. Healthcare services are delivered across the 2 sites Harmondsworth and Colnbrook, which are based near Heathrow Airport. Reception Criteria * Male and female adult residents. * Detainees are subject to immigration restrictions. * The site hosts a wide range of nationalities- patient profile is subject to changes in line with Home Office activity. * Currently part of the IRC is being used a Short-Term Holding Facility for Calais Crossing arrivals. Scope of Services The following services will need to be delivered through the contract commissioned through this procurement: * Emergency medical response - 365 days per annum. 24/7 on both sites * Reception healthcare screen - 365 days per annum. 24/7 on both sites * Primary care, including the provision of urgent care within the establishment and the management of long-term health conditions relevant for the adult population * Public health services * Sexual health services * Allied healthcare services such as: o occupational therapy o physiotherapy o radiology o radiography o podiatry o dietetics * Optometry * Pharmacy and medicines management * Mental health and trauma informed services * Inpatient facilities * Trauma Informed Care * Clinical substance misuse services * Psychosocial interventions for substance misuse and mental health * Healthcare administration and support services Contract Length and value: The contract for the Service will be awarded for a period of 5 years (60 months), with an optional extension for a further period of 2 years (24 months). Therefore, the maximum duration of this contract, if all extension options are taken up will be 7 years (84 months). The maximum available annual contract value for this project is PS5,800,000 per annum. Over the 7 years, if contract is extended to its full duration, the total maximum contract value will be PS40,600,000. The annual payments will be subject to inflationary uplifts in line with published NHS national planning guidance. Annual maximum contract value: PS5,800,000 Maximum Contract value for 5 years: PS29,000,000 Maximum Contract value for 7 years = PS40,600,000 Additional information: Bidders must refer to the procurement documentation for full detail about the Services to be delivered. This procurement does not include Dental services which formed part of the procurement for Personal Dental Services in London prisons and the IRC (2020). The new contract for dental services started on 1 September 2021. The Procurement process will be facilitated entirely online via ProContract portal. Interested Applicants wishing to participate in the procurement must register, express an interest and complete the online questionnaires hosted on the portal prior to the deadline for submission. All clarification requests and correspondence pertaining to this ITT opportunity must be directed through the portal. A timetable for the procurement, guidance re: process, and supplementary information relating to each contract opportunity is also available from the portal. This Tender process is being managed by NEL Commissioning Support Unit (NEL) on behalf of The Authority in connection with a competitive procurement exercise that is being conducted in accordance with a process based on the Open Procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations" (as amended)). The services to which this Procurement relates fall within the "Light Touch Regime" (LTR) governing the procurement of Health, Social, Education and Other service contracts. Neither the reference to "Open Procedure", "ITT", "SQ", the use of the term "Tender process", nor any other indication shall be taken to mean that the Contracting Authority intends to hold itself bound to any of the Regulations, save those applicable to LTR provisions. Bidders are also to note that information relating to this procurement is provided in good faith, and may be subject to amendment by The Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1501d400-ad17-4bea-8da2-73041d9e7ab8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f752fc12-4077-47b4-af8f-be4393b86cc2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,600,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,600,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2021Expired
Award Date
21 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 7NT
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRACTICE PLUS GROUP HEALTH AND REHABILITATION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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