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Provision of Health Needs Assessments for Dorset Prisons for NHS England and Improvement (NHSE/I)

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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07 Nov 2019 at 14:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is conducting a tender for the "Provision of Health Needs Assessments for Dorset Prisons" on behalf of NHS England and Improvement. This procurement process falls under the open procedure and is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by Noon on 22nd November 2019. The contract will be active from 1st January 2020 to 31st March 2020, with a total value of £30,000. The services for this contract are essential for improving healthcare in prisons located in the South West of England, specifically HMP Guys Marsh, HMPYOI Portland, and HMP The Verne, and focus on delivering comprehensive health needs assessments to address various healthcare issues faced by prisoners.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in healthcare service delivery, particularly in administrative and social care services. Bidders should possess the ability to conduct thorough needs assessments and gather comprehensive data, as well as have experience with statistical modelling and analysis. By participating in this procurement, businesses can contribute to significant improvements in the health and wellbeing of the prison population while gaining a contract that may enhance their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Health Needs Assessments for Dorset Prisons for NHS England and Improvement (NHSE/I)

Notice Description

NHS England and Improvement (NHSE/I) seeks bids from providers who have the capability to deliver Health Needs Assessments (HNAs) for those in prisons in Dorset (HMP Guys Marsh, HMPYOI Portland, and HMP The Verne). The needs assessments will explore various aspects of prison healthcare including: * Describing the population of the specified prisons and the current healthcare service provision, and wider health promotion, available to prisoners. * Understanding the complex needs of older prisoners and the care required. * Reporting on the provision of Social Care in the Prisons (commissioned by the Local Authority) and recommend opportunities for improved health and social care integration and provisions to enable prisoners to live an independent and quality life. * Investigating the full range of health needs and reporting on the epidemiology of health problems experienced by the men compared to the general population and compared to offenders in similar establishments. * Conducting a gap analysis between current service provisions, needs of the population, best practice, effective interventions and national care standards. * Gathering service user, carers, family and staff feedback in regard to the healthcare provision. * Identifying and reporting on organisational barriers to the delivery of current/proposed models of care. * Reviewing escort and bed watch levels, recommending improvements to patient pathways as well as opportunities for onsite care to reduce the need for external appointments. * Using robust research methodology, including statistical modelling and analysis. to compare the health of those in prison with sensible comparator groups in the community and in other establishments * Considering the equality of healthcare services access and provision, in relation to core equality strands (e.g. race, disability, age, religion, and sexual orientation) and complete an Equality Impact Assessment. * Making recommendations on future service developments. * Reviewing the staffing profile against need, business continuity, recruitment and retention and resources. As a result of the procurement, a single contract will be let to deliver three HNAs, with a maximum total contract value of PS37,500 excluding any applicable VAT. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view the tender opportunity via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to access the tender documentation you will need to 'express an interest' and register on the system. Bidders are required to respond to the RfQ questions within the system and attach any requested documents separately to the placeholders provided. Responses must be submitted via In-Tend by Noon 22nd November 2019 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-b5fd17-5e229a34-c74c-4a3d-a466-789cb925ac23
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbfcd184-0b22-49d6-8a8d-802ba9847a3f
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
BA22 8HR
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Brympton
Westminster Constituency
Yeovil

Further Information

Notice Documents

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