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Hepatitis C in prisons: improving awareness, detection and treatment amongst Gypsy, Romany and Traveller (GRT) offenders

NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE COMMISSIONING BOARD (KNOWN AS NHS ENGLAND )

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14 Oct 2021 at 19:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves the National Health Service Commissioning Board (NHS England) as the buying organisation. The tender, titled "Hepatitis C in prisons: improving awareness, detection and treatment amongst Gypsy, Romany and Traveller (GRT) offenders", falls under the services industry, specifically within the research and development services category. The procurement method used is a direct single tender action, with a minimum contract value of £32,500. The contract period commenced on 1st September 2021 and will conclude on 1st March 2022. The research is being conducted within English prisons, particularly targeting GRT populations, while the delivery address is located in Leeds, UK.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in healthcare, community health services, or research and development focused on minority populations. Companies with experience in engaging with vulnerable communities, particularly those from Gypsy, Romany, and Traveller backgrounds, would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. By leveraging their knowledge in HCV and communities' health awareness, these businesses can contribute to increasing testing and treatment access for offenders, ultimately driving growth through tailored healthcare solutions.

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Notice Title

Hepatitis C in prisons: improving awareness, detection and treatment amongst Gypsy, Romany and Traveller (GRT) offenders

Notice Description

There are around 90,000 people within England with the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). Some populations are of higher risk of HCV, including people who were born in endemic countries, people who inject drugs, and those who are in custody. Members of the GRT communities are overrepresented in the prison system, and sometimes even not likely to identify themselves as GRT within the prisons. These populations can therefore be difficult to access, and it is hard to know what their needs are to ensure they are able to access the testing and treatment they might require. There is some research to indicate that NHS England and NHS Improvement must better meet the health and social care needs of GRT offenders as they are potentially at a higher risk of HCV and are less likely to engage with some health services. However, more research is needed to understand the barriers GRT populations face in prison accessing HCV testing and treatment. This contract requires an organisation to design and test Hepatitis C materials - specifically targeted at GRT populations - with GRT individuals. This should be done through at least 20 semi-structured interviews with current offenders who are GRT within English prisons. There should also be the development of GRT peer mentors to increase the understanding of GRT communities, which in turn will increase testing and treatment numbers amongst these communities. There should be at least 8 peer mentors trained for this. The peers must have high levels of knowledge and understanding of HCV, and must be currently in prison and from the GRT community, and have lived experience of HCV testing/treatment. There should also be the creation of a bespoke video resource which will show a member(s) of the GRT community being tested for HCV for dissemination amongst GRT communities. Alongside this should be a communications and engagement campaign targeted at GRT populations around HCV, which will increase testing and treatment numbers. This should all be conducted with lived experience input at the centre. Research must be conducted within English prisons, and so working with Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) research arm will be central.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6cca550-7d4d-4fbb-aa36-c557621bb2c9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

75231230 - Prison services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,350 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,350 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 1 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE COMMISSIONING BOARD (KNOWN AS NHS ENGLAND )
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GYPSYLIFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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