Planning

Advocacy Services for patients at Broadmoor Hospital

N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

17 Jan 2018 at 14:58

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

28 Dec 2017 at 14:08

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 Dec 2017 at 17:54

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Advocacy Services for patients at Broadmoor Hospital" is being conducted by N E L Commissioning Support Unit located in London, England. This initiative falls under the healthcare industry category, specifically targeting health and social work services. Currently, the procurement stage is in the planning phase, with a critical engagement end date set for 28th February 2018. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) serves to inform the market about NHS England's intention to procure advocacy services for patients detained under the Mental Health Act 1983, with expected service commencement in 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the healthcare sector, particularly those offering advocacy services, mental health support, and consultancy for secure healthcare environments. Companies with expertise in working collaboratively with clinical staff and engaging with vulnerable populations will be well-positioned to compete. As the procurement process advances, businesses are encouraged to express their interest and may benefit from developing tailored solutions that enhance patient advocacy within the secure framework of Broadmoor Hospital.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advocacy Services for patients at Broadmoor Hospital

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) notifies the market about the intention of NHS England (London Region) to undertake a procurement to secure independent advocacy (including non statutory and IMHA services ) for resident patients at Broadmoor Hospital. 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 purpose of this PIN is to inform the market of a possible procurement. In Issuing this PIN and engaging with the market, NHS England is not committing to carrying out any procurement in relation to the requirements stated in this PIN. Additional information: Interested parties can express an interest in early engagement by following the link to the procurement portal provided in this advert. Please note this is an expression of interest in market engagement only. Bidders will need to express interest separately when the actual procurement goes live. The draft service specification and other pre-procurement documents will be made available in due course on the procurement portal. Any future procurement activity in relation to the services that are the subject of this PIN may be the subject of a separate notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76b919ae-2a58-4eb0-815d-1c93bc8830a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4819402-0101-43e8-9a80-af9220ff970c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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