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Review and Report of Smoke Free Implementation in Prisons for NHS England

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently conducting a procurement process for the project titled "Review and Report of Smoke Free Implementation in Prisons for NHS England." This initiative falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, and it is located within the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period set to close on 23rd October 2017. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st November 2017 and is expected to be completed by 31st March 2018, with considerations for extending the completion date if interim reports are included.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy within the prison service sector, particularly those experienced in working with offenders and implementing user-led methodologies. Companies capable of delivering insights through privileged access interviewing and those that can demonstrate experience in supporting smoke-free initiatives in prisons will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could help such businesses expand their footprint in the public sector and contribute to vital public health initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Review and Report of Smoke Free Implementation in Prisons for NHS England

Notice Description

The Authority seeks to procure a service provider to carry out a review/audit and report into the roll out of the smoke free prison programme across the UK, paying special consideration to the support available to prisoners as a part of the programme delivery. This service is to be procured through a Provider that has significant experience of working with offenders and utilising 'privileged access interviewing' processes to enable maximum access to a wide range of offenders. The review will obtain an honest insight from current and former prisoners on smoke free prisons through a user-led methodology. The findings of this review will help to inform the service model of smoke free support across the adult prison estate going forwards. The successful provider must be in a position to commence the service delivery early November 2017 The Authority seeks to procure a service provider to carry out a review/audit and report into the roll out of smoke free across prisons in England to include the following * Obtain honest insight from current and former prisoners, across the different phases of implementation, on the support available regarding the transition to smoke free prisons, through a user-led methodology * To enable current prisoners to develop skills and confidence by being trained and supported in order to get feedback from their peers * To obtain an understanding of experiences for different populations in a range of prison types across England * To understand prisoner experiences from prisons who have already gone smoke free and support them to sustain a smoke free environment * To get insight on the actual and perceived successes, challenges and impact of going smoke free and how to manage increased risk levels * To identify best practice and solutions to challenges in the further roll out of smoke free prisons * To understand the move to smoke free prisons in the context of other banned substances, such as spice The proposed date for completion of the work is 31st March 2018 although we would consider extending this date as long as there is the inclusion of interim reports. Additional information: To Express your interest and respond to this opportunity please follow the instructions below: This procurement is being managed via the Bravo E-Tendering System https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk. How to Express Interest in this Tender: 1. Register your company on the Bravo eSourcing portal (this is only required once). Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register. Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' Enter your correct business and user details Note the user-name you chose and click 'Save' when complete. You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the user-name/password and Click the 'ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are ITTs open to any registered supplier) . Click on correct tender to access the content (ITT_825) Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT/ Details' box

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7df01ed-1c00-4d73-8eb9-b0c66bf8de45
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 3QT
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

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