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Provision of Health Needs Assessments for the Liaison & Diversion Services in Kent, Surrey and Sussex for NHS England (NHSE)

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

03 Oct 2018 at 13:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has initiated a tender titled "Provision of Health Needs Assessments for the Liaison & Diversion Services in Kent, Surrey and Sussex for NHS England (NHSE)". This procurement falls under the healthcare services category and is located in the South East of England. The tender is currently in the open stage, with a submission deadline set for Noon on 24th October 2018. The total contract value is capped at £30,000, including any applicable VAT, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st December 2018, lasting until 31st January 2019. The tendering process is classified as an open procedure, which allows any interested parties to participate.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for healthcare providers specialising in health needs assessments and related services. Businesses with experience in conducting health assessments, working with local authorities and health stakeholders, or developing healthcare services tailored to specific populations will be particularly well-suited to compete. The emphasis on identifying service gaps and inequities suggests that innovative solutions and a comprehensive understanding of the local healthcare landscape will be advantageous for bidders aiming to secure this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Health Needs Assessments for the Liaison & Diversion Services in Kent, Surrey and Sussex for NHS England (NHSE)

Notice Description

NHS England seeks bids from providers who have the capability to deliver Health Needs Assessments (HNA) for those accessing the Liaison & Diversion services in Kent, Surrey and Sussex (one HNA per county). The Aims include: * Identify a baseline of current services * Identify gaps in provision and inform future commissioning models of services * Identify best practice and opportunities for development * Identify options for developing and changing services that promote health and wellbeing * Identify health inequalities and implement improvements * Identify health profiles of the user population The Objectives include: * Broad ranging involvement of key local stakeholders including Police; Courts; Users; Public Health and Justice department * Gather information to obtain an overview and understanding of existing health care service and social care needs. Identify the base line to work forward, enabling an understanding of the needs of service users that can be linked into analyses across the stakeholder spectrum * Identify services required and for population capacity and type. Planning also helps identify the effectiveness of services and outcomes and benefits (inclusive of cost) * Equitable service and resource provision-transferrable between prisons, police and courts * Provide information and advice to assist with the development of future commissioning models The NHSE Health and Justice team has the commissioning responsibility for the healthcare in Liaison & Diversion services. The focus for these HNAs is for the healthcare of those persons using the Liaison & Diversion services in Kent, Surrey and Sussex. As a result of the procurement, a single contract will be let to deliver the three HNAs, with a maximum total contract value of PS30,000 including 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 ITT questions directly within the system and attach any requested documents separately to the placeholders provided. Responses must be submitted via In-Tend by Noon 24th October 2018 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 is 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-b5fd17-847d2ef4-63a8-4bef-8b25-c7ea06ce5e1d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/120e69a9-fe44-4734-ac4e-4f8bf9af6478
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 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
Alan Kilham
Contact Email
akilham@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX4 2LH
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Temple Cowley
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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