Tender

Provision of Health Needs Assessments for Kent Prisons for NHS England

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

25 Feb 2019 at 10:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is seeking proposals for the provision of Health Needs Assessments for various prisons in Kent, specifically for NHS England. The tender, titled "Provision of Health Needs Assessments for Kent Prisons," is currently in the tender stage, with bids due by 15th March 2019. The contract, valued at up to £75,000, will cover a service period starting from 1st May 2019 until 24th July 2019. The procurement will focus on delivering healthcare insights and improvements within the specified prison facilities and will employ a competitive quotation method.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for healthcare and social care providers, particularly those with expertise in prison health systems, epidemiology, and healthcare assessment. Businesses specialising in administrative healthcare services and those registered as small or voluntary community services are encouraged to bid. By engaging in this tender, successful bidders will be able to enhance their service offerings, expand their market reach within the public sector, and contribute to improved health outcomes for vulnerable populations in the justice system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Health Needs Assessments for Kent Prisons for NHS England

Notice Description

NHS England seeks bids from providers who have the capability to deliver Health Needs Assessments (HNAs) for those in prisons in Kent (HMP Elmley, HMP Swaleside, HMP Maidstone, HMP Rochester, HMP Standford Hill and HMP East Sutton Park). 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 six HNAs, with a maximum total contract value of PS75,000 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 15th March 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-b5fd17-90474d45-508b-46ad-a01e-6c615261586a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1ee40df-f99d-478a-a7de-c2b78ddc6f49
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (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
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2019 - 24 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 Email
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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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