Tender

Provision of Primary Care Services into Forensic Psychiatry

SOUTH WEST YORKSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

28 Jul 2022 at 18:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust seeking tenders for the "Provision of Primary Care Services into Forensic Psychiatry". This initiative falls under the health services category (CPV code: 85121100) and is being conducted through an open procurement method. The tender is currently active, with submissions due by 29 August 2022. The provision is necessary to ensure that medium secure services can offer equivalent primary healthcare to patients, reflecting the standards mandated by the Department of Health. The contract duration is set for 1080 days and is aimed at addressing health inequalities within the forensic secure population located in Wakefield, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for healthcare providers, particularly those specializing in primary care services catering to vulnerable populations, to expand their operations and contribute to improving health outcomes for individuals within secure environments. Businesses that focus on mental health services, substance misuse treatment, or general practitioner services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this procurement, organisations can help bridge the gap in healthcare access for those facing significant health challenges, while also positioning themselves as key partners in the ongoing effort to enhance public health standards in the region.

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Notice Title

Provision of Primary Care Services into Forensic Psychiatry

Notice Description

Department of Health Standards, which are now a contractual requirement, mandate that medium secure services must have a Primary Care Service provided by a specialist primary care provider in order to allow an equivalence of service to that available in the general population. The medium secure service at Newton Lodge has been designated as a medium secure provider on an interim basis pending the implementation of appropriate primary health care.The decision has been taken to expand the remit of the primary care service to provide equivalent input to the two low secure services on the Fieldhead Hospital site.There is a significant need for the long term care of this service user group, particularly given the lengths of stay for in-patients. There is a need for equity of access to primary care services with the general population and although in the past there has been a perception of this population consisting of mainly young and physically fit men, this is no longer the case.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Department of Health Standards, which are now a contractual requirement, mandate that medium secure services must have a Primary Care Service provided by a specialist primary care provider in order to allow an equivalence of service to that available in the general population. The medium secure service at Newton Lodge has been designated as a medium secure provider on an interim basis pending the implementation of appropriate primary health care.The decision has been taken to expand the remit of the primary care service to provide equivalent input to the two low secure services on the Fieldhead Hospital site.There is a significant need for the long term care of this service user group, particularly given the lengths of stay for in-patients. There is a need for equity of access to primary care services with the general population and although in the past there has been a perception of this population consisting of mainly young and physically fit men, this is no longer the case. There are many factors increasing the risk factors for physical illness within this population group which include the presence of major mental illness, substance misuse and previous patterns of chaotic, dysfunctional and unhealthy lifestyles. There is also significant impact of psychotropic medication, particularly relating to atypical antipsychotics with all the related issues of weight gain and metabolic disorder. The population is increasing with age and all the associated increased morbidity factors seen in the general population will be reflected within the service. The Department of Health Standards for Medium Secure Units require primary care provision to be undertaken by local primary care services. The Trust has been operating with a local primary care service for the past five years but now needs to market test the contract ensuring that the service provided meets all its obligatory requirements, delivers a quality solution and offers best value for money. The Forensic Commissioners aim to reduce health inequalities within its local population. Health inequalities are the result of a complex and wide-ranging network of factors. People, who experience material disadvantage, poor housing, lower educational attainment, insecure employment or homelessness, are among those more likely to suffer poorer health and an earlier death, compared with the rest of the population. Health inequalities are particularly marked within the forensic secure service population. It is the responsibility of the Provider(s) to proactively reduce health inequalities in supplying this service. The nature of secure environments means that the practicalities of delivering healthcare and particularly equivalence can be challenging. For example, security considerations can restrict service user movements, the opportunity for self-care is more limited and there are some restrictions in the degree to which choice can be exercised. The commissioning organisation and the service provider will work in partnership to overcome barriers to health promotion, prevention of ill-health and delivering effective healthcare wherever possible.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035727
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020706-2022
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121100 - General-practitioner services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WEST YORKSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
James Vickers
Contact Email
james.vickers@swyt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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