Planning

NHS E South (South Central) - Provision of Liaison & Diversion Services across the Thames Valley

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

27 Apr 2017 at 14:23

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a procurement process for the provision of Liaison and Diversion Services across the Thames Valley area. This service aims to enhance health and criminal justice outcomes for both children and adults that interact with the justice system. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an invitation to tender expected to be issued in July or August 2017, and the contract is planned to commence on 1st April 2018. The area served encompasses a population of approximately 2.4 million, and interested providers must submit expressions of interest by 12pm on 19th May 2017.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those with expertise in providing supportive services within the criminal justice framework. Companies specialising in healthcare, social work services, or those experienced in working collaboratively within such environments will find this tender particularly relevant. The contract is envisioned to be awarded for a three-year term with a possible two-year extension, making it an enticing prospect for organisations looking to expand their service offerings in the public health and justice domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS E South (South Central) - Provision of Liaison & Diversion Services across the Thames Valley

Notice Description

NHS England Health & Justice Team (South Central Region) are seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver Liaison and Diversion services across the Thames Valley Police Force area. The service will aim to improve health and criminal justice outcomes for children, young people and adults who come into contact with the youth and criminal justice systems. Liaison and Diversion (L&D) services aim to provide early intervention for vulnerable individuals (both young people and adults) as they come to the attention of the criminal justice system. L&D services provide a prompt response to concerns raised by the police, probation service, youth offending teams or court staff, and provide critical information to decision-makers in the justice system, in real time, when it comes to charging and sentencing these vulnerable people. L&D also acts as a point of referral and assertive follow up for these service users, to ensure they can access, and are supported to attend, further help. The Thames Valley area has a population of 2,358,564 and, whilst there has been partial coverage of L&D across the force footprint, this has not to date covered the full area for both adults and young people. The procurement is expected to commence with the issue of an Invitation to Tender (ITT) in July/August 2017, for contract commencement on 1st April 2018. It is anticipated that the contract will be for three years, with the option of a two year extension. (NB: any extension is subject to commissioner discretion and confirmation of funding). A single contract will be awarded for the Thames Valley area, but commissioners recognise that providers may wish to collaborate in order to meet the needs of the service user group, across the geographical footprint. Please ensure that you indicate in your response whether your organisation is expressing an interest as a potential contract holder, or in order for your details to be passed on as a potential sub-contractor or collaborator. To express an interest in this project, please register on the In-Tend portal and submit a completed Provider Sounding Questionnaire by 12pm on 19th May 2017. Full details of how to submit the questionnaire can be found at the end of this notice. Additional information: This notice is an information gathering exercise rather than a call for competition in its own right, and therefore publication or response does not commit NHS England or respondents to a future procurement, nor provide any process exemptions or preferential treatment to any parties expressing an interest. NHS England will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party in participating in this exercise. Interested providers will be able to view the opportunity via the 'current tenders' list on In-Tend. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to return the questionnaire, you will need to 'express an interest' and register on the system and then upload the completed questionnaire to the placeholder provided. The Services are healthcare services within the meaning and scope of Annex XIV of Directive 2014/24/EU ("the Directive") and Schedule 3 to the Public Contract Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations"), which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime", (Articles 74 to 76 of the Directive, and Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations). 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec24cfdc-0da2-4f61-b9cf-be2b0176a768
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/785f8c74-2b8c-431c-a14e-92ee4307dee1
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
27 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 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
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Tom Griffiths
Contact Email
tomgriffiths@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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