Award

RTL084 Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) Services at Broadmoor Hospital

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Feb 2019 at 10:53

Award Notice
Tender

15 Oct 2018 at 18:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is undertaking a public procurement process for the provision of Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) Services at Broadmoor Hospital, classified under health and social work services. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with a contract value of £832,000. The contract is set to commence on April 1, 2019, and could last a maximum of four years, including an optional one-year extension. Bidders had until November 16, 2018, to submit their proposals, and the procurement is being managed by the NEL Commissioning Support Unit through an open procedure, in compliance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The location for service delivery is situated in the South East of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in advocacy services, particularly those experienced in mental health care. Businesses that can demonstrate a capacity for delivering supportive, compliant, and innovative advocacy services to vulnerable individuals with complex mental health issues would be well-positioned to compete successfully for this contract. The aim involves enhancing patient involvement and safeguarding statutory compliance, providing ample scope for organisations focused on patient empowerment and engagement in service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RTL084 Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) Services at Broadmoor Hospital

Notice Description

NHS England (hereafter referred to as ''The Authority'') invites completed Invitation to Tender (ITT) submissions from all suitable providers to deliver the independent advocacy services (including non-statutory and Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) for resident patients at Broadmoor Hospital. (hereafter referred to as "the Service"). The service is being commissioned by NHS England (London Region), "hereafter referred to as "the Commissioner". Broadmoor Hospital is one of four high security hospitals in the UK and one part of the pathway of care that is available for those with secure care needs. The other three hospitals are Rampton Hospital and Ashworth Hospital in England and the State Hospital as part of NHS Scotland. Secure services in the UK provide care and treatment for individuals with mental and or neurodevelopmental disorders who are liable to be detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended by the Mental Health Act 2007), and whose risk of harm to others and risk of escape from hospital cannot be managed safely within other mental health settings. Individuals will typically have complex chronic mental health disorders, which are linked to offending or seriously harmful behaviour. Some of the individuals will be involved with Criminal Justice System (CGS), courts and prison and may have Ministry of Justice (MoJ) restrictions imposed. The Generic & IMHA Advocacy Services for the patients in Broadmoor Hospital is based inside the secure perimeter of the hospital. The new service that will be secured as a result of this procurement is expected to commence in 2019. In line with the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended by the Mental Health Act 2007) and the Code of Practice (2015), Independent Advocacy will aim to support Broadmoor Hospital in being fully compliant with their statutory requirements. Including, but not restricted to those relating to enabling the increased involvement of advocacy services in restrictive practices. The advocacy model that is delivered will be proactive, by ensuring that each patient is personally, regularly made aware of the availability of advocacy services, complimented by an approach that is proactive in its response to referrals by patients, carers and hospital staff. Working collaboratively with clinicians it will to help promote innovation and improvement in the hospital by emphasising the engagement of patients and their carers in service delivery. It will provide a service that channels, rather than filters patients' views. Their primary commitment must be to supporting service users, and user groups, in developing towards self-advocacy. The advocacy services will also be available to support patients in making reports on their personal experiences of receiving care and treatment as part of the Care Programme Approach. The contract awarded as a result of this procurement will be for three (3) years followed by an optional one (1) years' extension period. Additional information: The contract awarded as a result of this procurement will be for three (3) years followed by an optional one (1) years' extension period. Therefore the maximum contract duration, if extended, will be 4 years. This Tender process is being managed by NEL Commissioning Support Unit (NEL CSU) 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)). How to use ProContract Procurement portal Searching for Contract Opportunities and Registering your interest - follow web link below: https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/Opportunities1.html Unless otherwise stated in the advert wording, a supplier's "Registration of Interest" will automatically be accepted once submitted. This means once you have clicked "Register Interest in this Opportunity" the green button will be greyed out but you will immediately be able to navigate to the separate PQQ/ITT page for the opportunity in question (see instructions link below) and access the relevant documentation to begin completing your application as required. Accessing the SQ/ITT once interest has been registered - follow web link below: https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ViewingtheDetailsDocuments.html Supplier Help page - follow web link below: https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ For project-specific queries: Please use the Clarification Question process stated within the tender documents published. Direct contact details for the relevant procurement team are also provided within the project area (once the registration of interest has been submitted). Technical Queries regarding the portal: If you experience any technical issues please contact the Procurement portal Support team in the first instance at ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com , and for time sensitive issues, if required, call them on 0330 005 0352

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2cfcc273-f5d6-4076-bb26-e8cc3c82a4c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64c0f051-0d7f-4c9f-a3f8-7c9821176910
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£832,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£832,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ADVOCACY PROJECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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