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NHS England South (South Central) Health Needs Assessments for Thames Valley Prisons

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

18 Jan 2019 at 15:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England South (South Central) is inviting bids for a tender titled "Health Needs Assessments for Thames Valley Prisons." This procurement process falls under the healthcare industry, specifically focusing on administrative healthcare services. The location for this contract pertains to the Thames Valley area, with a total contract value of £45,000. The tendering period is active until 7th February 2019, with the contract period scheduled from 12th April 2019 to 11th July 2019. The procurement method is classified as a Request for Quotation, and this opportunity is managed by the NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare assessments, social work services, and related fields, particularly those with experience in working within secure environments like prisons. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be especially well-suited for this contract, given the focused nature of the health needs assessments required. Firms that can demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of both healthcare service delivery and prison population dynamics may find this procurement a viable avenue for business growth and expansion within public health services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS England South (South Central) Health Needs Assessments for Thames Valley Prisons

Notice Description

NHS England seeks bids from providers who have the capability to deliver Health Needs Assessments (HNAs) for those in adult secure prisons in Thames Valley (HMP Huntercombe, HMP Springhill and HMP Grendon). The Aims and Objectives include: The needs assessments will explore the following: * The Prison population of HMP Huntercombe, HMP Grendon and HMP Springhill. * The current healthcare service provision utilised by HMP Huntercombe, HMP Grendon and HMP Springhill internal and external and wider health promotion of self-care. * To understand complex needs of the older population and care required. * Recommend opportunities for improved health and social care integration and provisions to enable prisoners to live an independent and quality life. * Investigate the full range of health needs and report on the epidemiology of health problems experienced by the men in the establishments. * Gap analysis between current service provisions, needs of the population, best practice, effective interventions and national care standards. * Service User feedback to hear the views of patients who use healthcare - this includes patients that have relatively minimal use and try and understand any barriers of unmet need. * Organisational barriers to the delivery of current/proposed models of care. * Identify and report on organisational barriers to the delivery of current/proposed models of care. * Review escort and bed watch levels and recommend improvements and opportunities to reduce external appointments. * Explore and report on the attitudes towards the delivery and effectiveness of healthcare in each setting. * Analyse and compare the health of those in prison with sensible comparator groups in the community and in other establishments * 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. * Recommendations for future service developments. * The staffing profile against need, business continuity, recruitment and retention and resources. The NHSE Health and Justice team has the commissioning responsibility for the healthcare services of adults in secure and detained settings. The focus for these HNAs is to outline the area profile of adult secure settings in the Thames Valley area in the context of both the local authority and the health landscapes for adults. As a result of the procurement, a single contract will be let to deliver the three HNAs, with a maximum total contract value of PS45,000 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 7th February 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-b5fd17-8900c717-bd99-4a6b-9808-0e31e5237f00
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1f671f3-6c3f-493e-b98c-e400bb2b98dd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Request for Quotation
Tender Suitability
SME
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Apr 2019 - 11 Jul 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
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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